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No matter what you use to heat your home here in Northern New Jersey, you most likely have an interest in using something that is going to keep you, your home and your loved ones safe. Well, Fredericks Fuel has some good news. The heating oil that we deliver throughout the area can do just that! In fact, there are many qualities that make heating oil a safe fuel choice that home and business owners can feel comfortable using.
There is always the chance that a heating oil tank will leak, spill or overflow. These leaks and spills can cause contamination that poses a risk to the environment, your oil tank and to your safety.
In an effort to prevent leaks from a heating oil tank, there are certain regulations issued by the United States Environmental Protection Agency that have to be followed by the heating oil industry as well as homeowners who have their own oil tanks on their properties.
Per these regulations and guidelines, all tanks have to be properly designed, constructed and installed. Heating oil tank owners and operators have to adequately protect their tanks from corrosion, overfilling and spills. Correct filling practices have to be followed carefully and the installation of a new underground tank on a property has to be reported.
When followed, these regulations can help reduce releases from storage tank systems and this, in turn, promotes safety.
The fact that there are regulations when it comes to heating oil is wonderful, but these regulations are not the only things that contribute to the fuel’s safety.
Heating oil does not release dangerous fumes that pose a suffocation risk.
Additionally, heating oil is non-explosive when it is in liquid form. It actually will not ignite if exposed to a lit match. For heating oil to ignite, it has to be vaporized and heated to 140 degrees Fahrenheit within a specialized burner.
On top of all that, modern heating oil tanks are designed with advanced safety features such as double-bottom construction and monitoring systems that make them virtually leak-proof.
If you have a heating oil tank on your property you should be able to recognize the signs of an oil leak. These signs include:
You can help prevent heating oil leaks by booking annual maintenance appointments for your oil tank with the team here at Fredericks Fuel. We can help ensure your tank is working properly and that it doesn’t have too much wear and tear that can lead to serious issues.
Fredericks Fuel is also available for heating oil deliveries.
In fact, you can consider us your full-service heating company!
If you are looking for a heating oil company that you can truly count on, contact Fredericks Fuel today.
