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  • Sunshine in Galway

    by Pat Hegarty
    The boiler's location and the weather can sometimes put a dampener on his day ..... but not this week!! The sun was shining on Pat in Galway🌞 See ...

  • Oil Tank Replacement

    by Pat Hegarty
      This is a great example of a before and after oil tank replacement. Can you spot the differences: 1. The "before" tank was very faded looking wi...

  • Van Loaded

    by Pat Hegarty
    Tank replacement checklist for the van: - new oil tank ✔ - lintels ✔ - concrete blocks ✔ - cement ✔ - OFTEC registered technician ✔ 
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  • What is underneath your oil tank?

    by Pat Hegarty
    This is the bottom of an oil tank that has just leaked! Can you see the dark patch with a lighter patch inside? This is where a stone was under th...

  • Oil Leak Contaminated Soil

    by Pat Hegarty
    An oil tank leak is not only devastating for the financial loss but also the environmental damage it causes. This is the area under an oil tank th...

  • Check your oil tank lid is in place!

    by Pat Hegarty
    The fine weather finally arrived but with it came some heavy rainfall. We advise checking that your oil tank lid is in place. Water and oil do not...

  • Corroding Outlet Pipe

    by Pat Hegarty
    Corroding outlet pipes can lead to an oil tank leak. Did you know that oil tanks should be inspected yearly? We carry out oil tank checks as part ...

  • Is your oil tank secure on its base?

    by Pat Hegarty
    During storms, tanks can move off their base if there is not enough fuel in them to keep them steady. Trees growing in close proximity to the tank...

  • Soot Build Up and Carbon Monoxide Levels

    by Pat Hegarty
    Dirty boilers with a build up of soot release more toxic carbon monoxide fumes.  Carbon monoxide is called the "silent" killer as it has no smell ...

  • Concrete Base

    by Pat Hegarty
    We don't just supply and fit the oil tank - we can install a new concrete base also. A concrete base provides a clean modern look to your oil tank...

  • Soot Build-Up

    by Pat Hegarty
    Dirty boilers with a build up of soot are more costly on fuel. Soot build-up can lead to the brass jet in the centre of the burner becoming partia...

  • How does water finding paste work?

    by Pat Hegarty
    Water finding paste works by changing colour from orange to bright red on contact with water.  SIMPLY: rub the paste onto a dipstick and lower it...