The potential damage & expense of an oil leaksubmitted on 29 June 2016
Using oil as your main source of fuel might seem like it’s your only option when you live in the country, but that’s not necessarily the case. In fact, sticking with oil could leave you open to a potentially disastrous oil leak.
Everyone thinks it’s something that won’t happen to them, but unfortunately oil leaks do happen and if you use oil to heat your home you’ll always be at risk. According to research by Mid Suffolk District Council, the investigation and clean up costs associated with an oil leak can often be in excess of £20,000. What’s more, many people find that their home insurance doesn’t cover them in the event of an oil leak, leaving them financially responsible for that cost.
When oil tanks leak, the oil can find its way into the groundwater or mains drainage system, polluting the local water supply. It could also damage your property, in some extreme cases leaving you without a home temporarily whilst a clean-up is conducted. Due to extreme seasonal weather changes, many leaks occur in winter, which could potentially leave you and your family without a roof over your heads in the coldest months, and possibly even over Christmas.
Even small oil leaks can cause big problems, with associated health issues including feeling sleepy or light-headed, nausea and skin rashes. These are things that you may not even notice at first, and almost certainly wouldn’t associate with a potential oil leak. So not only could an oil leak put your home and your financial situation at risk, but you could also be putting your family’s health in jeopardy.
Fortunately, there are much safer alternatives to oil. Most rural homes can benefit from LPG heating in place of an oil tank and accompanying boiler. LPG is a much safer form of fuel, with leaks being practically unheard of. LPG heating provides a cosier, safer alternative to oil central heating and will give you the peace of mind that you need.
Having an LPG tank installed is not as complicated or difficult as you might think. There are many LPG suppliers to choose from. The leading LPG suppliers in the UK, Calor can guide you step by step to an ideal LPG installation for your home.
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