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M asked in EnvironmentOther - Environment · 8 years ago

How long with two feet of heating oil (in a 550 tank) last if the thermostat is set at 50 F and nights are 29?

Update:

1200sqft. nine standard windows, one bay window, one picture window, two garage doors, a slider door

How about a guess. :D

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    Lv 5
    8 years ago
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    That is impossible to answer with any accuracy, because one would need to know how many BTUs the building would require based on square footage, quality of insulation, number of windows and other factors.

  • 8 years ago

    4-7 days. even longer if u cover up the areas with draft with tape, plastic and/or calk

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