central heating with oil instead of water

[gerry young 123]

Hi There,

A quick question to those of you who know more than me....

Can a central heating system be filled with oil instead of water?

If yes what type of oil is best?

I understand that the expansion tank in the attic would need a reservoir filled with oil.
I also understand that a leaky system with oil is more messy and possibly dangerous but apart from that is it possible and is it better?

Thanks in anticipation,

Gerry

 

[JCSPLUMBING]

central heating with oil usually means the boiler is fuelled by oil rather than gas. I've never heard of the heating system filled with oil. I know you can get oil filled radiators heated by electric.

 

[kozak1968]

Messy and expensive, bigger pump required, fire risk ect, ect... Generally a no

 

[mache]

Heat transfer oils are used in process and industrial applications, would be expensive and provide little benefit in domestic or even commercial space heating installation. Cost would also be extensive I would imagine