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Welcome Center / Re: Hello
« on: February 04, 2011, 12:57:34 am »
Thanks,

I used to own a boat with a Reflex stove. This used the boat fuel, red diesel, through a control valve to control the flow. It was just what you describe, a drip feed. I used to light it with meths or firelighters.

I thought the same sort of arrangement might be OK with waste oil but thought there might be a knack getting it to burn cleanly.

Mike

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Waste Motor Oil / Spiral/coil waste oil burner
« on: February 03, 2011, 01:25:06 am »
Complete beginner here!

While googling I came across a design for burning waste oil. I did not save it and cannot find it again!

It used small gauge copper pipe twisted round a broom shaft then turned back so an oil jet (gravity only) was directed back through the centre of the spiral. The idea is that the flame preheats the oil and by the time it reaches the discharge point it ignites readily. Obviously this needs pre heating to get started. This could be done with butane/propane or wood fire etc

Obviously many of you will be fully aware of what I am trying to describe.

I look forward to replies.

Thanks

Mike

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Welcome Center / Hello
« on: February 03, 2011, 01:17:15 am »
Currently have a large wood burner in my workshop but am considering possibilities of a diy waste oil burning heater. I am hoping to convert my existing stove.

Mike

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