Installing an oil-fired system
Replacing your electric heating with an oil-fired system reduces your carbon footprint by around 2,300 kg of CO2 per year. Naturally, the amount you save depends on the price of electricity and oil but, once you have installed the radiators in your home, you will experience a more even distribution of heat in each room.
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Removal of electric panel radiators
Your installer’s first task is to remove your electric panel radiators and the immersion heater.
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Installation of central heating pipes and radiators
New radiators with thermostatic valves will usually be mounted on the wall in the same locations as your old electric panel radiators.
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Construction of chimney
The chimney is constructed in the location agreed, either adjacent to the house or routed through the roof. Check the building regulations and, when the time comes, ask your chimney sweep to choose and construct the chimney. You can build the chimney yourself as long as you comply with the building regulations. However, in Denmark, your chimney sweep is responsible for inspecting and approving the chimney before it can be used. The sweep will also register the chimney on a database of chimneys that require inspection and cleaning by law.
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Oil tank buried or installed above ground
Depending on the type chosen, the oil tank is either buried or installed above ground adjacent to the house.
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Installation of oil-fired boiler
An oil-fired boiler takes up very little room and can be installed in the utility room, basement or any other suitable room. Last but not least, the boiler is connected to the central heating system, to the oil tank and to the chimney.
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System test
The central heating system is filled with water and tested for leaks. The system is then started up and the installer will perform a full system test for all functions. They will then show you how to operate the system.
Page last updated 14.11.2008