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Leaking Oil Tank Piping

  • 27-04-2012 4:41pm
    #1
    Dhamma
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24 ✭


    Hi,

    As the thread title suggests, I have a very slight leak in the oil piping coming from my oil tank in the back garden. The piping (flexible type) is very old and rusted, exposing the soft flexible tubing inside, and probably needs complete replacement.

    Who should I call - a plumber or an oil tank specialist? And would the latter expect that I replace the oil tank?

    Any advice appreciated.


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  • #2
    .243
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,271 ✭✭✭.243


    Dhamma wrote: »
    Hi,

    As the thread title suggests, I have a very slight leak in the oil piping coming from my oil tank in the back garden. The piping (flexible type) is very old and rusted, exposing the soft flexible tubing inside, and probably needs complete replacement.

    Who should I call - a plumber or an oil tank specialist? And would the latter expect that I replace the oil tank?

    Any advice appreciated.
    have you any pics,sounds a bit strange to be using flexi piping from the tank to the boiler,
    the tank doesnt need to be changed if it isnt leaking


  • #3
    danjo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 589 ✭✭✭danjo


    If I could not replace it myself I would call a plumber.


  • #4
    Southern Dandy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,006 ✭✭✭Southern Dandy


    An OFTEC certified boiler engineer ideally bein a plumber as well is who you should call, he can asses the situation and can either fix or recommend a solution. I did the OFTEC course and all oil tank leakage is covered, Its a fairly serious thing oil leaking.


  • #5
    SmallBalls
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 533 ✭✭✭SmallBalls


    Any plumber should be able to sort it out....doesn't have to be OFTEC either.


  • #6
    DGOBS
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 3,496 ✭✭✭DGOBS


    Make sure the repair (whoever does it) is made using 'pipe inserts' with the 10mm soft copper pipe, or a slightest knock and it will leak again.

    Think that should have been 'a plumber, who IDEALLY is OFTEC certified or registered' , Smallballs is right, there is no requirement for OFTEC, but as with all things, knowledge can only help, well, most times!

    When an oil leak is detected, always turn off the oil at the tank isolation valve until it can be repaired, a small amount of oil can contaminate a very large area or damage buildings etc.


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  • #7
    TPM
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 871 ✭✭✭TPM


    DGOBS wrote: »
    Make sure the repair (whoever does it) is made using 'pipe inserts' with the 10mm soft copper pipe, or a slightest knock and it will leak again.

    Flared fittings could be used which also stands up to knocks and bangs.

    And I also recommend using someone that is OFTEC registered they should be familiar with the regulations and requirements of oil installations and also are required to be insured to carry out work on oil installations


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