Oil Tank to Boiler Line Damage

LurkerNo1

I damaged the oil line today between the oil tank and boiler, I managed to hit it with the garden fork. It does not appear to be leaking any oil at this time. I would like to know what I need to do or if it will be OK. Thanks

Wearb

Hard to be sure from the pic, but I think its ok. You could leave it as it is or put some waterproof gunk just to stop water getting in between the plastic and copper. Depending on how its piped, water may be able to follow along to reappear at either end of that pipe. Maybe in a boiler house of utility room.

noel100

Turn oil off cut the pipe and put a joiner on to rid the damage no more leaking

LurkerNo1

Thanks for the replies, il keep an eye on it over the coming days. There is nothing leaking right now thankfully.
Just a question, I'm useless at DIY so if it needed fixing would it cost much ?

Wearb

It wont be an expensive repair. I don't expect it will need a repair other than what I said already.

agusta

noel100 wrote: »

Turn oil off cut the pipe and put a joiner on to rid the damage no more leaking

Not quite,joints in buried pipework should be avoided if at all possible,if a joint has to be made a permanent mean of access has to be provided for inspection.op, the oil pipe should be 400 to 450 mm below ground

agusta

Wearb wrote: »

Hard to be sure from the pic, but I think its ok. You could leave it as it is or put some waterproof gunk just to stop water getting in between the plastic and copper. Depending on how its piped, water may be able to follow along to reappear at either end of that pipe. Maybe in a boiler house of utility room.

+1

LurkerNo1

Thanks again everyone, all the input is really helpful.
As I said il keep an eye on it, it is in an area that is easy for me to inspect.

400-450mm Jesus that's wishing, the bloody thing is about 5-6 inches max underground