15 Nov 2026
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Good answer to burning question

How long workshops can continue to heat up using small waste oil burners is anyone’s guess as the debate over whether they should be subject to the same licensing rules as waste incineration plants rages on. However, GSF has come up with a cunning, future-proof solution.

The firm now exclusively supplies Hiton dual fuel heaters which can be run on universal oil (including waste oil) but has the option of running on a variety of fuels so you don’t need to worry about the future SWOB legislation.

The four models of vapourising heaters range from 15Kw to 42Kw, use mains power and have built-in fuel tanks. They do not need compressed air and a toggle switch changes the settings from waste oil to heating oil with a just a flick.

The company estimates it takes just 12 months to pay for itself, when comparing it to other fuel sources.