Oil pipe joints

[dylsi]

I'm replacing my oil line to the boiler. I am aware I'll need some isolating valves, a fire valve and filters. I have decided on the following:

KBB fire valve - valve outside but sensor in boiler housing inside house
Atkinson Tankmaster oil gauge - on all-in-one isolator/ filter/ gauge
I will also buy (and learn how to use) a pipe flaring tool, if required.

My question is: if I'm not supposed to use compression fittings on the oil line, what fittings are on the equipment mentioned above, and if these are compression fittings, why can these be used?

Ta

 

[oilman]

1. KBB valves sometimes leak.
2. Use a gate valve an seperate filter with no sight glass, fit a dial gauge to the top of the tank. BES sell them.
3. http://www.bes.ltd.uk/products/078.asp fittings at bottom of page. The isolating valve and firevalve usually have 1/4 BSP female threads, sometimes 3/8 BSP.

 

[gasandoilman]

Hi oilman, i think he was askin what fittings you use ON the equipment?
Do you use a 1/4 male-10mm compesion? if so why not use elsewhere