Heat Timer - oil tank gauge
My building is looking to upgrade our Heat Timer (MPC Platinum) to include some of the remote monitoring features (apartment temps, etc). One of the options is a oil tank gauge. Does anyone know how accurate these are? We currently have a glass petrometer, which is only useful for pretty gross measurement.
My building is looking to upgrade our Heat Timer (MPC Platinum) to include some of the remote monitoring features (apartment temps, etc).
One of the options is a oil tank gauge. Does anyone know how accurate these are?
We currently have a glass petrometer, which is only useful for pretty gross measurement.
I have a gauge here in my house and I use it much the same way you use your petrometer; for a guesstimate. Basically, to confirm that the oil folks made their delivery and to be sure I am not below a half a tank.
If you are looking for a way to track use, I would keep a tab on your monthly deliveries and watch it that way over time. Another way to track use is to put a time clock (hour meter) on the burner and by taking into account the gph of your nozzle, you will have a very close accounting of your daily consumption.
Steve
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