Yukon Oil Furnace User Manual download pdf (Page 34)

Tips for replacing your

home-heating oil tank

When it is time to replace your home-heating oil tank, consider the high environmental and

ﬁnancial cost of an oil spill when making your new purchase. All homeowners, including First

Nations governments and communities, are urged to place a high priority on quality.

Consult with your insurance company to determine what type of professional installation they

will cover. Contact a certiﬁed oil burner mechanic for advice on the most appropriate home-

heating oil storage system.

This guide recommends replacing your old tank with one that meets the new Canadian

Standards Association (CSA) standards for home-heating oil tanks, such as a double-wall or

double-bottom tank. Some installations are using ﬁbreglass tanks, which come in single and

double-wall conﬁgurations, both of which are acceptable.

When Replacing Your Home-heating Oil Tank, Several Options Exist:

Single-wall Steel Home-Heating Oil Tanks are not recommended.

These tanks are susceptible to corrosion from both the outside and the inside of the tank.

Double-wall or Double-bottom Steel Home-Heating Oil Tanks

Double-wall steel tanks are more expensive than single-wall tanks, but are more durable. If the

inner wall corrodes, oil will ﬁll the outer tank and not spill onto the ground. Water must still be

drained from the inner tank on a regular basis to minimize corrosion. A double-wall tank must

be ﬁtted with an inspection port to allow for easy, regular monitoring of the interstitial space

for any signs of leaks. A double-wall tank may last longer than a single-wall tank, but will still

eventually fail and need replacing. Keep an eye on the inspection port.

Single-wall or Double-wall Fibreglass Home-Heating Oil Tanks

Fibreglass home-heating oil tanks have many attractive features but are more expensive

than typical steel tanks. These home-heating oil tanks do not rust and corrode like steel

tanks and typically last longer. Fibreglass tanks come in both single-wall and double-wall

construction and are lightweight compared to steel tanks. As with all tanks, accumulated

water should be drained on a regular basis to help prevent the formation of sludge in the oil

storage system. Double-wall tanks should be ﬁtted with an inspection port.

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