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Pete C.

Banty wrote:

In article , Pete C. says...

"Floyd L. Davidson" wrote:

wrote:
On Sat, 02 Feb 2008 20:54:48 -0900, (Floyd L.
Davidson) wrote:

(One effect of the above is that if you buy heating oil
in bulk it is *essential* to make sure the supplier is
aware that fuel bought in the summer will be stored and
used in the winter. Otherwise it is possible to get a
great deal on "summer grade" stove oil, and have a tank
full of jelly come cold weather.)

While this makes sense, why would anyone use heating oil in the
summer? Anyone working for an oil supplier company, should know it's
for winter use........ Otherwise they need to get another job, or
apply for mental health care.....

I'm sure you meant that kindly, but it *is* hilariously
ignorant!

Summers in some places continue to require heat on many,
though probably not all, days. Plus, if you order a 3
month supply of stove oil in a place like Fairbanks
Alaska, it might be 95F on the day you order it in
August, but it might be -45F on the day in November when
the next order is delivered.

On the other hand, in many locations around Alaska the
order is place before the end of July, arrives in August
or September... and is a 1 year supply.

Some folks also like to have hot water as well, and if they heat the
house with oil they usually also heat the hot water with oil.

Right. Either tankless coil or indirect tank.

Banty

Or oil fired standalone water heater, for a bit better overall
efficiency.