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Actually, oil can and is in fact used for heating purposes. There are many home heating companies out therethat allow you to purchase oil as an alternative to heating your home.
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What kind of oil is used for home heating oil?
Home heating oil is a liquid petroleum product with a low viscosity that is used in furnaces to supply heat to the home. In the United States, home heating oil is known as "No. 2 heating oil".
Why should the yellow Bunsen burner flame not be used for heating?
because it isnt hot enough and will leave soot on the bottom of the thing you are heating
Can car diesel be used as a heating oil?
It has a very similar viscosity to heating oil but is thinner, It does not have the same lubricating quality as heating oil and will burn out the oil pump prematurely, so not recommended.
Can tubular heaters be used to heat oil?
Tubular heaters are not specifically made for the purpose of heating oil. There are tubular heaters that use oil as a means of heating but they are not made to heat oil.
Can diesel fuel anti gel additive be used for heating oil?
Yes, home heating oil and diesel fuel are almost identical and can be used interchangeably. Home heating oil used in a diesel vehicle is subject to road tax and you can be fined if caught using it to avoid road tax.
What are uses for oil and oil products?
oil is used for running cars, heating homes, it products electricity
What kind of oil used for heating or lighting?
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How is domestic heating oil converted to electricity?
Heating oil is typically not converted to electricity. It is burned in the furnace to create heat. Heating oil is less commonly used as an industrial fuel or for power generation. Oil fueled Turbines can be used to convert the heat energy of combustion into mechanical energy, which then operate an electrical generator.
Where can one find home heating oil?
Home heating oil can be purchased through a home heating oil company. To find home heating oil, find a local home heating oil in your area and contact them to find out more information on purchasing home heating oil.
What is crude oil used for?
Most of the crude oil is used to obtain... Motor Gasoline, diesel, heating oil, jet fuel, and liquefied petroleum gases.
What function does oil heating serve?
Oil heating is a form of fuel which is an alternative to electric powered heating. More information about oil heating can be found online on Wikipedia.
How do you put heating oil in your oil tank?
Contact a local residential heating oil supplier in your area. Websites for heating oil distributors should offer you a price quote on the current cost of home heating oil. A residential heating oil supplier will deliver directly to your home and usually offer emergency heating oil delivery if your tank is completely empty.
