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Treating your fuel with additives

In this guide we have provided you with information on additives to apply to your fuel. We stock a wide range of additives to protect fuel from contamination and to treat microbial growth.

Microbial growth

How does microbial growth develop?

Microbial growth can be caused by a number of factors. One of the most common reasons for fuel contamination is when water enters the tank.

When water enters the tank it combines with the oil and affects the state of the heating and cooling process inside the tank. Oil tanks often collect water through condensation due to the daily temperature changes, which can cause; water build up inside the tank and microbial growth. If left untreated it will continue to grow, contaminating the oil and heating system. Another way water can enter the tank is through split vents and caps.

For more information:

READ OUR 'WATER ACCUMULATION IN THE TANK GUIDE'

Anti Bug Protect

Anti Bug Protect is designed to clean the fuel which prevents microbial growth such as bacteria, fungi and yeast.

When to use Anti Bug Protect?

Anti Bug Protect can be applied with each delivery of heating oil. This will keep the oil and tank healthy and protect it against microbial growth.

Key features of Anti Bug Protect

Formulated to protect the fuel against microbial growth

Avoid costly tank repair or replacements

Eliminates plugging of filters and gauges

Protects against tank and pipe corrosion

Cleans within 24 to 36 hours

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Anti Bug Protect

Anti Bug Kill

Anti Bug Kill is formulated to treat contaminated fuel.

When to use Anti Bug Kill?

Treat your fuel immediately if microbial growth has been detected inside the tank.

Key features of Anti Bug Kill

Takes immediate effect and does not add to sludge or slime build up

No adverse effect on waste water systems or municipal sewage treatment

Fully compatible with steels, aluminum and zinc and with polyethylene and polypropylene

Does not adversely affect fuel combustion or emissions quality

Protects against tank and pipe corrosion

Eliminates plugging of filters and gauges

Clean up rate of 24-36 hours

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Common signs of microbial growth

Common signs of microbial growth

What to look out for:

  • Build up of water inside the tank

  • Formation of sludge blocking filters

  • Heating system or aga (fired range cooker) malfunction

If you’re unsure about the condition of your tank, call us on 01543 506117 for expert advice or contact your Registered Engineer.

How to prevent microbial growth?

  • Use Anti bug protect to clean the fuel on a regular basis

  • Get your tank serviced by a Registered Engineer

  • Carry out visual inspections and contact your Registered Engineer if you notice anything unusual

For more information:

read our 'Servicing your heating oil tank guide'

How to prevent microbial growth

Anti wax features

Anti-wax

Anti-wax is designed to prevent fuel from freezing and waxing up during colder temperatures.

When to use Anti-wax

Apply Anti-wax to your tank before temperatures begin to drop. We recommend keeping up to date with the latest weather news in you area.

Key features of Anti-wax

Protection against cold weather

Fuel remains fluid and will pass through filters

Inhibits formation of wax crystals blocking filters

Common signs of wax formation

What to look out for:

  • Cracked pipes and vents

  • Blocked filters

  • Boiler and aga malfunction

Common signs of wax formation

Prevent wax formation

How to prevent wax formation

  • Apply Anti-wax before temperatures are forecasted to drop

  • Get your tank serviced by a Registered Engineer

  • Carry out visual inspections and contact your Registered Engineer if you notice anything unusual

If you require further information, give our friendly team a call today on 01543 506117, for help and advice on contamination, tank preventatives and treatments.

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How does microbial growth develop?

Microbial growth can be caused by a number of factors. One of the most common reasons for fuel contamination is when water enters the tank.

When water enters the tank it combines with the oil and affects the state of the heating and cooling process inside the tank. Oil tanks often collect water through condensation due to the daily temperature changes, which can cause; water build up inside the tank and microbial growth. If left untreated it will continue to grow, contaminating the oil and heating system. Another way water can enter the tank is through split vents and caps.

For more information:

water accumulation in the tank GUIDE

Anti Bug Protect

Anti Bug Protect is designed to clean the fuel which prevents microbial growth such as bacteria, fungi and yeast.

When to use Anti Bug Protect?

Anti Bug Protect can be applied with each delivery of heating oil. This will keep the oil and tank healthy and protect it against microbial growth.

Key features of Anti Bug Protect

Formulated to protect the fuel against microbial growth

Avoid costly tank repair or replacements

Eliminates plugging of filters and gauges

Protects against tank and pipe corrosion

Cleans within 24 to 36 hours

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Anti Bug Kill

Anti Bug Kill is formulated to treat contaminated fuel.

When to use Anti Bug Kill?

Treat your fuel immediately if microbial growth has been detected inside the tank.

Key features of Anti Bug Kill

Takes immediate effect and does not add to sludge or slime build up

Fully compatible with steels, aluminum and zinc and with polyethylene and polypropylene

Clean up rate of 24-36 hours

Protects against tank and pipe corrosion

Does not adversely affect fuel combustion or emissions quality
Eliminates plugging of filters and gauges

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Common signs of microbial growth in the oil storage tank

What to look out for:

  • Build up of water inside the tank

  • Formation of sludge blocking filters

  • Heating system or aga (fired range cooker) malfunction

If you’re unsure about the condition of your tank, call us on 01543 506117 for expert advice or contact your Registered Engineer.

How to prevent microbial growth?

  • Use Anti bug protect to clean the fuel on a regular basis

  • Get your tank serviced by a Registered Engineer

  • Carry out visual inspections and contact your Registered Engineer if you notice anything unusual

For more information:

Read our 'servicing your heating oil tank guide'

Anti-wax

Anti-wax is designed to prevent fuel from freezing and waxing up during colder temperatures.

When to use Anti-wax

Apply Anti-wax to your tank before temperatures begin to drop. We recommend keeping up to date with the latest weather news in you area.

Key features of Anti-wax

  • Protection against cold weather

  • Fuel remains fluid and will pass through filters

  • Inhibits formation of wax crystals blocking filters

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Common signs of wax formation in the oil storage tank

What to look out for:

  • Cracked pipes and vents

  • Blocked filters

  • Boiler and aga malfunction

How to prevent wax formation

  • Apply Anti-wax before temperatures are forecasted to drop

  • Get your tank serviced by a Registered Engineer

  • Carry out visual inspections and contact your Registered Engineer if you notice anything unusual

If you require further information, give our friendly team a call today on 01543 506117, for help and advice on contamination, tank preventatives and treatments.

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