To find out how much your oil tank holds, you typically need to inspect the tank itself for markings or labels indicating its capacity.
Determining Your Oil Tank's Capacity
Finding the exact capacity of your heating oil tank is crucial for ordering the correct amount of fuel and understanding your usage. Tank capacity is usually stamped, embossed, or labeled directly onto the tank during manufacturing.
If your oil tank is plastic, the details about its capacity are often readily available on the tank body. Look closely at the sides of the tank for a metal plate or check if the information is embossed directly into the plastic material.
Here's what to look for based on common tank markings:
- Identifying the Capacity: Many plastic tanks have a code or number that includes the capacity in litres. For example, as noted in the reference:
- If your tank has H2500 on the side, this typically indicates a horizontal tank (H) that can hold 2500 litres of heating oil.
- Understanding the Markings: Look for a number, usually in the hundreds or thousands, often preceded by a letter indicating the tank's shape (like 'H' for Horizontal or 'V' for Vertical, although 'V' is less common for standard domestic tanks). This number is the capacity in litres.
By locating these markings on your plastic oil tank, you can quickly and accurately determine its total holding capacity.
