06/12/2023

What size oil tank do i need

Does Oil Tank Size Really Matter

Yes, bigger is better! Domestic oil tanks range from around 500 litres to 10,000 litres, and although that sounds like a lot, you don’t want to be cut short during those winter months; less really is less. We recommend sizing up to get the most out of your oil tank. Keep reading to understand more about how to pick the right oil tank size for you.

How do you choose the right size of oil tank?

Domestic Oil tank sizes range from between 300 litres and 10,000 litres. Before you decide on a size to install, take a look at size of your property and the area in which you are planning to store the tank. Even if your storage area is large, you must ask can your tank be installed safely in this space.

Other than property and storage area size, here are the main aspects to consider when choosing your tank size.

• You must also consider that it takes around 300L of oil to heat 1 room per year, with the same amount lasting roughly 3 months to heat the whole house during a cold winter. Take a look at your current usage of oil or energy, and come up with a rough estimate of how much you use in a year. This is your starting point.

 

• Once you think you have chosen the correct size for you, evaluate its cost and time efficiency. Will you need frequent deliveries of oil throughout the year with your selected size? If so, it is worth looking at a larger size; oil deliveries can be expensive.

 

• Oil is a resource that can fluctuate in price and availability. If your tank runs out and you can’t access any, you could be without an energy source for an unknown amount of time. For this reason, we suggest selecting a tank at a slightly higher capacity than you need.

 

• You must consider the number of people you have living in your property. Naturally, the more people you have, the more oil you will need.

 

• Remember, you cannot completely put a number on the amount of oil you will need for a year; therefore, predicting a higher estimate is the most sensible option.

Benefits of installing a larger tank

Now we have established that larger tanks are the more sensible option, we have put together the top 3 benefits they offer.

• Large Oil tanks require less frequent deliveries. They are more time and cost-efficient as they need less maintenance.
• If you go for a bigger tank, you are less likely to run out and be left without heating.
• Oil is a resource that can fluctuate in price and availability. Large tanks allow you to stock up on oil when it is cheaper, and the quantity is high. Again, this highlights more time and cost-effectiveness than its smaller counterparts.

Conclusion

Oil Tank Change can advise further on any queries you have surrounding the sizes of oil tanks. With a great range of domestic tanks, we have options for all property sizes. Even if you only require a much smaller tank, we are happy to help.