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Single Skin 1000L-Class Oil Tank: The Most Practical Domestic Choice (Carbery Rectangular)

For most Irish homes, the best all-round option is a single skin tank in the 1000L class. It gives you solid capacity without needing a huge footprint, and the rectangular shape suits the majority of typical side passages, gardens, and concrete bases.

On our own tank range page, the rectangular single skin is the go-to domestic format, because it’s easy to position and straightforward to pipe in.

Why this tank format works in real houses

Rectangular shape, sensible footprint
It sits neatly against a wall or boundary, and you don’t lose as much space compared with bulkier shapes.
Practical capacity for normal heating use
This size is a common match for domestic usage without overbuilding the install.
Simple installation and future servicing
Standard fittings and a familiar layout make future work easier, whether that’s a filter change, line adjustment, or a full replacement later.

Carbery rectangular single skin specifications

A very common version of this tank class is the Carbery 1100L rectangular single skin (this is the most popular rectangular single-skin option listed on your catalogue page).
Key manufacturer specs (Carbery):
Length 1750mm
Width 670mm
Height 1260mm
Weight 72kg
Nominal capacity 1115L
Brimful capacity 1174L
Outlet 25.4mm (1) BSP, bottom outlet

See the tank catalogue and options

All sizes and types you supply (single skin and bunded) are listed here: https://oiltankreplacement.ie/oiltanks

Book fitting or get the right tank confirmed

Call Brian on 086 806 8776. Send a photo of the current tank and location and you’ll get the correct size/type confirmed quickly (single skin vs bunded, base suitability, and access).
2026-03-30 13:33 Knowledge base