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Waste Motor Oil / Re: question about a waste oil burner
« Last post by coldblooded on March 21, 2023, 12:12:36 pm »
What happens if you don't have an air solenoid on the air inlet?  I should get a NC (normally closed) one right?  And any advice on wiring it up?

I bought a 2660 vacuum pump, but it doesn't have a capacitor.  Any advice on finding the right capacitor for it?

Thanks
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User Projects & Pictures / Re: New Burnham Boiler Project
« Last post by Russ on March 16, 2023, 08:50:31 pm »
The pump works wonderfully.  It is quiet and power efficient and produces more than enough air for the heater.  I would never think of going back to a full size compressor.
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User Projects & Pictures / Re: New Burnham Boiler Project
« Last post by Russ on March 16, 2023, 08:49:14 pm »
No tank, just straight from the compressor to the regulator.  I use a needle valve on a T connector coming out of the pump so I can bleed off the excess air.  The pump does produce more air than is needed, so you could add a tank and on/off pressure switch, but it was simpler just to add the T and needle valve.
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User Projects & Pictures / Re: New Burnham Boiler Project
« Last post by coldblooded on March 12, 2023, 09:52:36 pm »
I'm going to try this Thomas 2660 vacuum pump for my air source.  Matt (Mschindler300) is working on getting his burner attached compressor done, but in the mean time I wanted to get something quieter than my big compressor.  I was also having problems with my big compressor blowing the breaker.  Unfortunately everything is plugged into the same circuit, so hopefully this will prevent the breaker from blowing.  I have heard that these pumps (they work as a vacuum or compressor) will easily provide enough air for a burner.  I will report back how it works.

Hi Russ,
I was wondering if we could get a picture showing how you got the 2660 vacuum pump set up and any comments you have about it?  Was wondering if I should use a little tank with it or does it pump air straight to the nozzle and what's the max rating on the regulator you use?
Thanks!
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Waste Motor Oil / Re: question about a waste oil burner
« Last post by coldblooded on March 12, 2023, 04:57:59 pm »
Ok.  I'm going to get a steel drum and weld a 3/8 nipple on it and attach a shutoff and line.
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Waste Motor Oil / Re: question about a waste oil burner
« Last post by Russ on March 12, 2023, 04:39:27 pm »
It's been so long that I don't remember what I used.  I think I used something like 3/8.
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Waste Motor Oil / Re: question about a waste oil burner
« Last post by coldblooded on March 12, 2023, 03:39:17 pm »
What is a good size line to use between my steel drum oil storage tank and the ammo box?  Can I go with 1/4 inch, or is a different size better?  Thanks
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Drip System / Re: Return-Stack orchard heater - smudge pot/choofa
« Last post by Oilburner on March 09, 2023, 10:23:33 pm »

I have wondered about the purpose of that pipe myself.
I cannot figure out what it is suppose to do.
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Hello,
I am rebuilding an old 1989 Blackgold heater which has a newer Energylogic burner and pump that the previous owner installed.  I want to replace the original insulation in the cabinet that is on the burner end of the unit inside the cabinet.  It is a thin insulation with foil that faces the burn chamber.  The insulation against the inside of the burn chamber wall is very close to the burn chamber and is exposed to high heat. Do you guys have a recommendation on a good replacement insulation? 
Thanks,
Jonny
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Drip System / Re: Return-Stack orchard heater - smudge pot/choofa
« Last post by Fly on February 28, 2023, 09:56:08 pm »
I don’t understand what that down pipe unless it is causing more draw. I wish someone could explain?

     Fly
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