Heating oil is a very popular fuel used in many homes for heating. It has gained especially recently during the energy crisis, when the prices of many fuels have increased very dynamically. Before the heating season comes, it is worth thinking in advance whether this solution will not be the best for us. Taking this into account, we cannot forget about choosing the right tank for heating oil!
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How much does oil heating cost?
Costs are of interest to everyone, because after all, it is the most important factor determining how much we have to spend during the long autumn-winter period, and sometimes even in spring, when the weather is not good. This is undoubtedly a key issue that cannot be forgotten when deciding on the choice of such a heating source. Heating oil prices can vary depending on many factors, such as the market situation or the region in which we live. Of course, there are other expenses, i.e. the purchase and installation of a heating oil furnace with a tank.
If we were to take into account the average monthly cost of maintaining such an installation, it ranges from PLN 850 (or less, about PLN 710, if we take advantage of the government subsidy) to about PLN 1,250 (especially in uninsulated houses). These costs apply to a house with an area of 150 m2. However, as we mentioned, there are so many factors that determine the final expenses that it is difficult to determine one measure for each case. For the sake of order, let us add that the price of a furnace ranges from about PLN 8,000 to PLN 12,000 (for a single-function furnace) and from PLN 25,000 to PLN 30,000 (for a good quality condensing furnace). As for heating oil prices, they are so variable that it is difficult to say how much this fuel will cost at the time of purchase.
How many liters do heating oil tanks have?
There are different sizes of tanks, smaller ones, which have a capacity of several hundred liters, and larger ones, which hold several thousand liters of this fuel. Remember that the choice of tank depends on factors such as the amount of fuel used in the season, the size of the property or the availability of heating oil in our area.
The heating oil tank is undoubtedly one of the basic elements of the entire oil heating system. It will serve us for a long time if we use and store it correctly. In this way, we can be sure that together with the condensing boiler, it will provide safe and efficient heating for the entire building. For the entire system to function well, you must of course choose a heating oil tank with the appropriate capacity. This depends on individual needs and preferences, and especially on the furnace we have.
How many liters of fuel can you keep at home?
At the same time, it is important to remember that the purchase 
heating oil tank is related to safety issues, because it is a fuel that is a product of refining (distillation) of crude oil. This raises questions about how, and above all, how many liters of this substance can be legally stored at home. The most important thing to know is that heating oil with a flash point above 55 degrees Celsius should be stored in specially adapted non-pressurized, permanent above-ground and underground tanks at the building or in a technical room designated for this purpose, or on the lowest above-ground floor of the building.
Equally important, they should be properly equipped, especially with a system of pipes for filling, venting and drawing oil. A filling level indicator is also important. In a battery of tanks in a heating oil warehouse, it is important that they are all of the same type and size. Their total volume cannot exceed 100 m3.
Which heating oil tank to choose? Product overview at the Onninen wholesaler
When deciding on the right type of tank, we need to consider several key factors. One of them is the tank material, with options such as stainless steel, carbon steel, plastic or composite. Another very important issue is safety. Tanks must be equipped with various safety systems such as ventilation, leak sensors, and fire protection systems. You also need to assess whether the supplier offers installation and service services, which is very helpful for the tank to function flawlessly.
Various products are available at the Onninen wholesaler 
types of heating oil tanks. An attractive choice is the Roth DWT 1000L double-wall heating oil tank , where the inner walls are made of plastic, while the outer walls are protected by a steel cover. The offer also includes two types of single-wall tanks - compact and battery.
The former, such as the Roth COEX PLUS CT 1000L compact single-wall heating oil tank, are available in two capacities (750 and 1000 l), and up to 25 1000 l tanks can be connected into a battery, thus obtaining a storage volume of 25,000 l.
Another interesting solution are KWT double-wall tanks , combining the advantages of single- and double-wall tanks. They are made entirely of polyethylene, lightweight for transport, easy to install and inexpensive.
Choosing a heating oil tank is a good solution, but before we do it, we should take into account all the advice contained in the article.