Heating oil additives are a great way to keep your system working efficiently for longer. They are designed to reduce any build-up of carbon and soot in the tank, whilst improving thermal efficiency. Your heating oil Shropshire supplier may have options of oil, including one with an added blend of beneficial chemicals, lubricants and stabilisers.
Why do we need additives in our heating oil?
As heating oil comes from crude oil, it will have gone through a refining process to get it in the state which it is in. The additives do not affect the chemical properties of the oil, but they help to aid the impurities made during the refining stage.
Refined kerosene is a go-to, and it is already very efficient. However, the addition of heating fuel additives will aid your fuel tanks efficiency and protect against damage even further.
What types of heating oil additives are there?
Water controllers – These additives help by controlling condensation in your tank. This can build up and damage the system if not addressed.
Stabilisers and antioxidants – This option helps protect your tank against any external influences and aids storage life.
Biocides – these work to kill microbes which may be growing in your tank.
Surfactants (line and oil gun cleaners) – Slow the build-up of sludge in the tank and clean the ‘delivery lines’.
If you are constantly battling sludge and clogging in your heating oil tank, or you often find your fuel gelling or your fuel consumption rate rising, you may benefit from using fuel additives. They can help alleviate these issues and improve the overall performance of your system.
What is premium kerosine?
Premium kerosene is one of the options you may be able to access from your fuel supplier. This is a type of heating oil which has already been treated with additives to stabilise the fuel and enhance the system.
If you are concerned about sorting out the additives yourself, then buying premium kerosene is an easy way to get the benefits with little interference from yourself.
Using additives win your heating oil should never be an alternative to the proper maintenance of your fuel tank. Make sure that you are still having your tank serviced regularly by a registered technician, and receiving annual health checks which make sure your tank is in order and safe.
