Industrial Heating Oil
IHO for commercial boiler applications for heat generation.
What Is IHO?
Industrial heating oil (IHO) is a cost-effective alternative to Gas Oil for all heating applications. It has been blended explicitly for boilers, dryers, and heaters. Costing less than gas oil and free from increasing government fuel levies, it saves money for businesses across all industries.
IHO can be used as a drop-in replacement for gas oil without modifications, making the switchover hassle-free.
Benefits Of Industrial Heating Oil
Less risk of plant failure
Biodiesel free – reduce risk of contamination
Virgin product – no waste oil components
No modification is required
Winter grade with reduced chance of waxing
Features Of Industrial Heating Oil
- Compliant with BS2869 Class A2 (except for Cetane Value) – The British Standard for heating oil.
- Same calorific value as Gas Oil and same heat output for less money.
- Same physical properties as Gas Oil, no burner modifications required.
- Miscible with Gas Oil and no need to empty fuel tanks before changing.
- Low CFPP/pour point allows year-round summer/winter performance.
- Reduced sulphur content lowers acidic flue gas emissions by up to 50%.
- FAME/biodiesel free reduces the potential for a bacterial attack of the stored fuel.
- IHO contains multi-functional additives and provides fuel system cleanliness, corrosion protection, reduced emissions, and combustion chamber deposit control.
- Light colour, low odour, sediment-free, and much cleaner than some commercially available products.
Industrial Heating Oil Prices
Heating oil prices change daily due to various factors, including demand and your location. If you are looking for competitive prices for IHO, simply call our dedicated sales team, and we’ll quote you an industrial heating oil price that works best for you and your business.
What Can IHO Be Used For?
Industrial Heating Oil is strictly prohibited in mobile or stationary plant machinery. IHO was made for heating applications that use red diesel without expensive modifications.
Popular heating oil applications include:
Space heating and central heating – apartment blocks, schools & universities, hospitals, government buildings, hotels, factories and commercial buildings
Industrial boiler plants – food and beverage manufacturing facilities, dairies, distilleries and animal feed mills
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Oilfast UK Supplies Fuels And Lubricants Across The UK.
We offer a wide range of fuels to the commercial market. We cover Scotland, England, and Wales and provide competitive prices for Red Diesel, HVO fuel, Industrial Heating Oil, Lubricants, DERV, and Licensed AdBlue.
We understand every business is different, which is why we offer unrivalled personal service from start to finish. Our committed sales team is here to answer any questions you may have about our product list. After you order your products, our delivery drivers will provide a first-class service and get your oil out to you promptly, at the agreed time and place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you interested in Red Diesel/Gas Oil? We’ve put together a series of FAQs to give you a better understanding of the product.
If you have more questions, simply get in touch!
Where can I Buy Red Diesel (Gas Oil)?
You can buy Red Diesel from Oilfast UK. We supply quality A2 Red Diesel competitively to farms, businesses, and industrial sites nationwide. We know how important it is to have a fuel supplier you can depend on, which is why we keep our phone lines open 24/7, giving you the flexibility to order Red Diesel when you need it most.
How much is Red Diesel?
The price of Red Diesel (Gas Oil) fluctuates and changes daily. However, there are many variables that affect the market price of oil, and it is helpful to know which factors and trends to look out for.
What is Red Diesel?
Red Diesel is just white road diesel with a red dye. The red dye is the reason Red Diesel is sometimes called ‘Cherry Juice’ and distinguishes it from regular road diesel.
What is red diesel used for?
Red Diesel is used in off-road vehicles, such as tractors and diggers, and is cheaper than regular diesel because it benefits from a reduced fuel duty rate. The reduced rate is necessary so businesses in construction, fishing, forestry, and agriculture can make profit.
Why Is Red Diesel Cheaper Than White?
Red Diesel is cheaper than White Diesel because it benefits from a reduced fuel duty rate. Red Diesel receives a lower tax rate because it is used for off-road vehicles only, such as tractors in farms and bulldozers on building sites. The reduced rate allows businesses in construction, agriculture, forestry, and fishing sectors to make profit.
Who can use Red Diesel?
Red Diesel (Gas Oil) is used as an off-road fuel in vehicles and machinery. It is commonly used for off-road vehicles in the construction, agriculture, forestry, and fishing sectors.
For example, a farmer would use Red Diesel to power their tractor.
HMRC has compiled a full list of the vehicles that can use red diesel.
How do i store Red Diesel?
The safest way to store your Red Diesel is in a Bunded Storage Tank.
Bunded Tanks are tanks with two skins, essentially a tank within a tank. The outer-bund provides added protection and collects spilled oil in the event of a leak. This prevents environmental damage and allows you to reuse the spilled fuel.
Storing your Red Diesel in a Bunded Tank gives you extra security and peace of mind.
You can benefit from a 10 Year Manufacturer’s Guarantee, British Kitemark Approval, an OFCERT-accredited installation, and a range of Finance Options with any of our Harlequin Fuel Points and Fuel Dispensers.
Do you pay tax on Red Diesel?
Red Diesel is not entirely tax free. You do pay a 5% VAT charge on Red Diesel up to 23,000L. However, this is an extremely reduced rate when you consider the 20% VAT charge on regular, white diesel.
What Happens If You Use Red Diesel Illegally?
If you are caught using Red Diesel in an on-road vehicle in the UK, you will face charges for tax evasion. HMRC will seize your vehicle and charge you £250 for each offence related to Red Diesel misuse and charge you the duty owed.
Repeated or more serious offences of Red Diesel misuse can lead to unlimited fines and prison.
Who Checks for Red Diesel?
HMRC and the police can spot check for Red Diesel by dip testing your fuel tank. The red dye in Red Diesel will stain the dipstick and identify the fuel as Red Diesel. The red dye is stubborn, which means previous Red Diesel misuse can be determined years later.
How long can Red Diesel be stored?
Red Diesel does expire. However, it can last around 12 months if it is maintained and stored correctly.
To keep stored Red Diesel fresh, you should keep it in a dry, cool environment and use fuel additives (LINK) to prevent bacterial growth, water contamination, and build-up.
Can I use Red Diesel in a tractor?
Yes, you can use Red Diesel to power a tractor. You can also use Red Diesel in a tractor if you are gritting, cutting plants, or hedges, on public roads.
Can I mix Red with normal diesel?
Red Diesel and normal diesel are the same fuel, so are chemically identical, so they can be mixed and utilised the same.
Does Red Diesel Smell Different Than Regular Diesel?
No, Red Diesel is the same fuel as Regular Diesel. The only difference is the red dye and the cost. So, Red Diesel and White Diesel smell the same.
Does Red Diesel Produce More Smoke Than Regular Diesel?
Red Diesel and regular diesel are chemically the same, so Red Diesel will produce the same amount of smoke as normal, regular diesel.
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