Consumers
OFTEC defines consumers as “users of oil-fired equipment in home or responsible for it at a place of work”, and “specifiers of oil-fired equipment for new and reburbished buildings”
OFTEC Home Guides and Information Sheets
OFTEC has produced a number of Home Guides and Information Sheets for users of oil-fired heating and cooking appliances. These explain what is involved in installing and maintaining this type of equipment and are available as free downloads
You may also find additional information from our useful information page or FAQs page.
Oil technicians may purchase printed versions of the guides from OFTEC Direct .
See Also
Download OFTEC Home Guide to:
Domestic Oil Storage
About tanks up to 3,500 litre capacity and their location for supplying oil to a single family dwelling
Flues, Chimneys and Ventilation
Requirements for any domestic oil-fired appliance used in the home
Domestic Oil Supply Pipes
Applies to pipework systems supplying kerosene to oil-fired equipment (under 45kW output) serving single family dwellings
Domestic Oil Fired Appliances and Systems
Overview of all oil-fired appliances and general principles relating to them
Renewable Energy and your Oil Heating System How integrating your current oil heating system with renewable technology can help reduce your fuel bills
Why an oil fired boiler should be serviced regularly
How to make sure you remain safe, what happens during a service and advice on carbon monoxide
Download OFTEC Information Sheet on:
• Landlord oil installation check (info sheet 28) – information for tenants, letting agents, landlords and rental property insurers
• Introduction to bio-liquids for home heating and cooking (info sheet 56)
• OFTEC consultancy services (info sheet 61) – information about on-site safety inspections, expert advice for legal and professional organisations, and training courses and seminars offered by OFTEC