Cheap fuel oil, should last me years

[wolfie770]

I ordered fuel oil since it is only $2.99/gallon right now. This is only my second year with the pellet stove. I'm estimating that this tank of oil should last me five years or so, since I basically only use it in the cold season during cleaning shutdowns. Very happy with my pellet stove as it heats our whole house with our floor layout.

 

[TimfromMA]

I use 300 gallons per year but only for hot water.

 

[fmsm]

I was told to turn my oil over every 2-3 years at the most. Told it could go "stale", not sure if it's true or not.

 

[Pellet-King]

I've been at 3/8 for 4 years, bought 100 gallons friday $285.90 to keep the wife happy. I installed a Hybrid Water heater year ago, cost me $199 after rebates
I'm looking into a 98% oil furnace for cheap and might go that route.......been burning pellets for 17 yr's, wood 10 before this 52 yr old man is getting tired of the work involved.
Was all set to switch to NG in august, until Yankee Gas says because I live on a State road the Free hookup will be $6000...........Bullshit!

 

[lessoil]

I use 300 gallons per year but only for hot water.

We use about 257 gal/year for hot water. 40 gal BoilerMate...
About $75/month with oil at $3.50/gal

 

[Pellet-King]

300 gallons of oil even at $3 a gallon is $900 a yr just to heat hot water!!....That's ALOT of $$$ wasted, even a electric water heater is rated for under $500 a yr use, Dont know your situation If you have a boiler or standalone oil water heater but i'd ditch that oil hog!

 

[peakbagger]

If you are planning to keep it that long you may want to add some biocide. It can be purchased from boat dealers. Unfortunately they recommended pouring in the biocide and then filling the tank to mix it in.

 

[TimfromMA]

300 gallons of oil even at $3 a gallon is $900 a yr just to heat hot water!!....That's ALOT of $$$ wasted, even a electric water heater is rated for under $500 a yr use, Dont know your situation If you have a boiler or standalone oil water heater but i'd ditch that oil hog!

My electric rate is $0.2424 per kwH. Unless we either start showering once a week or learn to love ice showers, I just dont see electric as being more economical.

 

[Pellet-King]

My electric rate is .0767 until end of year, going up to .0999......whats your generation/delivery charges?

 

[Pellet-King]

My electric rate is $0.2424 per kwH. Unless we either start showering once a week or learn to love ice showers, I just dont see electric as being more economical.

Get a GE Hybrid Water Heater like i did, installed myself and Energy Guide sticker on the side says $195 a yr cost's, cost me $199 after 2 rebates....love it never had such hot water before

 

[TimfromMA]

Main problem I have is space. I have no place to put it. My entire downstairs is completely finished except for a tiny room that houses our washer, dryer, oil tank and boiler.

 

[Seasoned Oak]

I use 300 gallons per year but only for hot water.

Sounds like a lot ,almost a gallon a day or about $75 a month. Electric would be about half that. Even for family.

 

[Pellet-King]

Main problem I have is space. I have no place to put it. My entire downstairs is completely finished except for a tiny room that houses our washer, dryer, oil tank and boiler.

Bummer, Also it doubles as a Dehumidifier, sucks the warm moist air in, converts it energy to hot water, cool dry air like a/c blow's out, never had my dehumidifier on all summer!

 

[Seasoned Oak]

My electric rate is $0.2424 per kwH. Unless we either start showering once a week or learn to love ice showers, I just dont see electric as being more economical.

Yikes, your paying hawaii rates. mine is about 10c Kwh.

 

[TimfromMA]

Google National Grid rates for Massachusetts.

 

[nailed_nailer]

Wolfie,
Look at it this way.....when you run out of that Oil...the replacement cost will probably be over $20 a gallon 5 yrs from now.

---Nailer---

 

[fmsm]

If you are planning to keep it that long you may want to add some biocide. It can be purchased from boat dealers. Unfortunately they recommended pouring in the biocide and then filling the tank to mix it in.

Thanks for the info. Looks like I need to burn a few hundred gallons this year. Tank is full, only 71 gallons last fill up.