Opinion
The future of liquid fuels in Ireland
By David Blevings, OFTEC Ireland Manager – There are around 1.2million oil-fired homes in Ireland and the market and legislative framework is different to that operating ...
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When is a fire barrier required?
Contrary to general opinion, a fire barrier is not there to stop an oil tank fire spreading to a neighbouring building or adjacent boundary but ...
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James serves a niche market – and looks forward to a prosperous future for oil
Because of his rural catchment area, ten years ago James Mead saw a gap in the market for a professional installation and maintenance business, specialising ...
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Underground oil storage
The problems of underground oil storage.
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Promoting the low oil price – OFTEC on BBC Radio 4
OFTEC director general, Jeremy Hawksley
The continuing low price of oil heating is becoming a story of considerable interest to the media. BBC Radio 4’s ‘...
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The future is burning bright for oil
Martyn Bridges, director of marketing and technical support at Worcester, Bosch Group
Worcester, Bosch Group is urging installers working in off-mains gas areas to stick ...
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The ‘Oil is cheaper’ campaign in Northern Ireland
With oil prices at a six-year low, boiler manufacturers Firebird, Grant and Warmflow, together with tank manufacturers Harlequin and Kingspan and burner manufacturer Riello, have ...
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Oil now beats all other home heating fuels on cost
Latest industry figures show that heating oil prices have fallen even further, with oil now 13% cheaper than mains gas to heat the average home.
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New chairman predicts a long term future for oil
Nick Hawkins takes over as OFTEC chairman on the 23rd June at the association’s next annual general meeting. He spoke with Oil Installer ...
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Total solution from Grant
Property developer Colin Goodwin alongside his new Spira wood pellet boiler
Grant UK recently provided a total solution for a new residence in Grimsby.
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Oil industry stars recognised
The 2014 OFTEC Awards for Excellence winners
The best talent in the oil heating industry was showcased at OFTEC’s 2014 Awards for Excellence event last month.
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Are your customers energy smart?
Around 68% of households in Northern Ireland use oil. A recent ComRes Energy Study found that 63% of consumers are concerned about how they are going ...
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FREE tank safety checks – get involved
Support OFTEC’s tank safe campaign
OFTEC has teamed up with several tank manufacturers to promote safe storage of heating oil.
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OFTEC rings the changes
“An un-notified installation can be a real headache,” says Adrian Lightwood, registration services director
OFTEC has made it easier for its technicians to register installations ...
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Installers must join fight against oil theft
The Kingspan Watchman Anywhere App
With oil theft on the rise, Colin McGregor, Parts Center’s category director for pump, parts and controls, tells installers ...
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Oil tank fire causes devastation
Fire crews from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue were called out to a property in West Alvington, near Kingsbridge in Devon following reports that ...
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Capital break for tank manufacturer
The Tuffa girls – Marlene, Amy, Charlie, Jackie, Sue, Kerry and Cheryl
To celebrate their hard work over the past year, the ladies from tank manufacturer ...
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Gold service key to success
When you think of the West Country you think of thatched cottages, cream teas and rolling hills, but what’s it like for oil installers ...
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Filtration innovation
The Sockit system in action
Adler & Allan (A&A) has launched Sockit, an innovative filtration system. The system is a simple and economical ...
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Oil and Renewable Energy Show – sponsor news
Harlequin’s easy to use technology
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FAME solution
Anglo Nordic products – solving problems caused by FAME
With the introduction of up to 7% FAME in normal fuel, Anglo Nordic has seen an increase in ...
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New tank generation – Carbery
New specifications from Carbery
Carbery has announced new product specifications across its range of single skin and bunded heating oil tanks. All tanks are now ...
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Installer rewards
American comedian Rich Hall will entertain award winners and dinner guests
OFTEC’s awards for excellence 2012 will be presented at a gala dinner at the ...
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Moorland grows its boiler service division
Mark Quelch , a member of Moorland Fuels’ servicing division
At a time when many fuel distributors are abandoning boiler servicing, citing cost and time issues, ...