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Waste Oil Heater => Waste Motor Oil => Topic started by: BubbaGump on November 13, 2015, 06:31:03 pm
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I have a Thermobile at307. It is a dripper onto the burn pan. I have had it a few years and the last couple have been adding 5 gallons of diesel to a 55 gallon barrel of oil. It really helps it burn better. I came across a barrel of old gas. Like really old gas I wouldn't try to run even in my old 82 Chevy. I was wondering if anyone has mixed gas in with oil for a dripper system and how it turned out. I was thinking like 5 gallons in a barrel like I do with the diesel.
Thanks
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Welcome BubbaGump!
Thats a good question. I dont really know the answer, but I would think you would be fine as long as you dilute the gas with enough oil. I would start with a small amount first and work your way up to be sure things dont get out of hand.
Good luck and thanks for stopping by!
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Hi,
I have been using a drip system for years now, I mix all my old gas with my oil. I would not be afraid the mix 5 gallons of gas into a 55 gallon drum of motor oil.
If you are concerned, as the previous poster stated, mix a little less. ALSO, a drip system burns waste veggie oil real well too, I also cut that with motor oil, but i have burned straight veggie oil too