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Waste Motor Oil / Re: Here is a Drawing of my Drip Burner Idea
« on: January 12, 2012, 03:51:11 pm »
Use air to get it up to temp then it will burn off of the oil alone.
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Fuel Oil Furnaces / Re: Beckett Oil Burner Mods
« on: January 11, 2012, 10:23:55 pm »
I turn the screw 3/4-1 turn and it is throwing out pretty warm heat finally!! I plan on getting a gauge and setting it to 150-175PSIG when I get a chance. Thanks Guys!
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Fuel Oil Furnaces / Re: Beckett Oil Burner Mods
« on: January 11, 2012, 01:24:58 am »
Going to try to turn it up a little tomorrow. According to where that manual is showing, the adjuster must be under one of the plugs. How sensitive are these? Would half a turn be too much or one turn?? Or are they all different, I just dont want to be blowing seals like I have read about if they are set too high... Thanks Again
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Waste Motor Oil / Re: Here is a Drawing of my Drip Burner Idea
« on: January 11, 2012, 01:21:20 am »
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Fuel Oil Furnaces / Re: Beckett Oil Burner Mods
« on: January 05, 2012, 12:50:57 pm »
Well I have been looking for a couple hours on google and a Beckett AF & AFG PDF manual, and for the life of me cannot find where to adjust the pressure. I am getting rather frustrated. I know where to install the pressure tester though... Should I convert to a carlin
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Waste Motor Oil / Re: Here is a Drawing of my Drip Burner Idea
« on: January 05, 2012, 12:25:48 pm »
The drip system me and a buddy built, we had a 2.5" intake pipe in the side of the tank
(about 1.5ft long) and had the oil run down the pipe then onto another piece of metal which directed into the middle of the pan/fire.
(about 1.5ft long) and had the oil run down the pipe then onto another piece of metal which directed into the middle of the pan/fire.
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Fuel Oil Furnaces / Re: Beckett Oil Burner Mods
« on: January 04, 2012, 09:54:03 pm »
Thanks Russ I will try that. I am looking up where and how to turn the pressure up now , I will report back with my results!
Edit:
Here is a pic of how it is currently burning. I know it wont tell much but maybe hopefully something is terribly wrong that is easy to see LOL
The tube in the center glows red, while there is visible yellow/orange flame which sometimes the tips of it go around the tube and out the stack, but not often.
Edit:
Here is a pic of how it is currently burning. I know it wont tell much but maybe hopefully something is terribly wrong that is easy to see LOL
The tube in the center glows red, while there is visible yellow/orange flame which sometimes the tips of it go around the tube and out the stack, but not often.
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Fuel Oil Furnaces / Re: Beckett Oil Burner Mods
« on: January 04, 2012, 11:55:07 am »
PS: I am using Offroad diesel with some atf mixed in, not much though...
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Fuel Oil Furnaces / Re: Beckett Oil Burner Mods
« on: January 04, 2012, 11:52:45 am »
Well as much as I would love to say that I am burning WVO or SVO, I am not. I am completely new to this, I would love to check the pressure but I have no idea where to check it. All i know is the bleed ports to get the air out and to set pump pressure at 150 for more heat. The heat is warm at best coming directly out of the unit.
I believe I really do need to remove the burner, not only to verify but to upgrade to a 1.0gph but it probably wouldn't hurt to clean the combustion chamber, although it is a fear that it will never be running again.
I just feel it is taking excessive time heating up the shop. It has been in the 20's lately and it takes about an hr to get warm in there. The shop is not insulated except for where the roof meets the walls, I know this doesnt help. But it is just about air tight, I found all and any drafts I could last week and fixed them, it is really 100% better than it use to be.
Thanks for the help so far!
I believe I really do need to remove the burner, not only to verify but to upgrade to a 1.0gph but it probably wouldn't hurt to clean the combustion chamber, although it is a fear that it will never be running again.
I just feel it is taking excessive time heating up the shop. It has been in the 20's lately and it takes about an hr to get warm in there. The shop is not insulated except for where the roof meets the walls, I know this doesnt help. But it is just about air tight, I found all and any drafts I could last week and fixed them, it is really 100% better than it use to be.
Thanks for the help so far!
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Fuel Oil Furnaces / Beckett Oil Burner Mods
« on: January 03, 2012, 01:24:50 am »
Hey guys, i have finally got my beckett afg going , and while it puts out decent heat, I would like it to put out more. Is there a way to raise the output?? Larger nozzle, pump pressure or?
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My Fuel Line is 3/8" Copper and it is gravity fed to a Webster M34DJ Pump, Stock 75gph 70 hollow nozzle.
The unit is only rated for 85,000 btu but it is in a 3 bay garage, its not like its trying to heat a whole house. I figure it would heat it up quick but so far I believe my 60,000 btu kerosene torpedo heater works better.
Any help would be appreciated as im new oil burning furnaces, I can provide pics or whatever needed if it will help, Thanks WOHF
......My Fuel Line is 3/8" Copper and it is gravity fed to a Webster M34DJ Pump, Stock 75gph 70 hollow nozzle.
The unit is only rated for 85,000 btu but it is in a 3 bay garage, its not like its trying to heat a whole house. I figure it would heat it up quick but so far I believe my 60,000 btu kerosene torpedo heater works better.
Any help would be appreciated as im new oil burning furnaces, I can provide pics or whatever needed if it will help, Thanks WOHF
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Waste Motor Oil / Re: Beckett AFG Burner Install opinions (PICS)
« on: December 31, 2011, 06:34:04 pm »
I do have an old 80 lb propane tank i can convert.....
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Waste Motor Oil / Re: Beckett AFG Burner Install opinions (PICS)
« on: December 30, 2011, 11:55:56 pm »
Ok so to run the pressure system (budget orientated) I will need a metal fuel cell right?? Or can i run an inline fuel heater with the plastic cell? Also if i can do this, would I have to alter anything internal??
Keep in mind the most fuel this thing sees is 5 to 10 gallons at a time. Now if it can be made to run on waste oil then I will have enough to fill the container all the way up
Sorry for all the questions lol
Keep in mind the most fuel this thing sees is 5 to 10 gallons at a time. Now if it can be made to run on waste oil then I will have enough to fill the container all the way up
Sorry for all the questions lol
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Waste Motor Oil / Re: Beckett AFG Burner Install opinions (PICS)
« on: December 30, 2011, 07:48:15 pm »
Are you burning fuel oil for now?
Yes just Diesel for right now.
I had read a couple threads where they converted and needed new retention heads on the burner and larger nozzles as well as compressed air. That is just not in the budget right now...
BUT I also seen where some run oil as is but they heat it up to 160 or so before it gets in the pump... I honestly get more confused the more I research
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Waste Motor Oil / Re: Beckett AFG Burner Install opinions (PICS)
« on: December 30, 2011, 11:25:04 am »
I purposely put the pickup as low as possible so it will have the most pressure in the line and so it will have to be pretty low to run out. I only use the heater when im working in the shop, which is not too often lately, maybe 2 -3 days a week.
If you still suggest I move it then I guess I will have to change plans and the plastic container is the only thing I could think of that was large and had a cover at the time...
Thanks Guys
If you still suggest I move it then I guess I will have to change plans and the plastic container is the only thing I could think of that was large and had a cover at the time...
Thanks Guys
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Waste Motor Oil / Re: Beckett AFG Burner Install opinions (PICS)
« on: December 29, 2011, 11:43:20 pm »
I got it working today!!! I had to use what I had, also I am not a carpenter of any sort nor have i ever messed with one of these furnaces before.
I am running a fuel filter off of one of my cars (3/8" Clear)... I Hope its ok, it works good so far. Also dont laugh at my REDNECK fuel tank please lol
Here some pics. I had to make new lines inside because the previous line was kinked and leaked when hooked up.
I also ran into one more issue which I am still working on fixing. The cover on the bottom, when on, blocks all the airflow to the snailshell fan. I don't know if this unit was designed to be ran laying down or what. I also want to run a filter for it
Heater
New Lines and Valve
Fuel Tank
Fuel Cell Fitting (inside)
I am running a fuel filter off of one of my cars (3/8" Clear)... I Hope its ok, it works good so far. Also dont laugh at my REDNECK fuel tank please lol
Here some pics. I had to make new lines inside because the previous line was kinked and leaked when hooked up.
I also ran into one more issue which I am still working on fixing. The cover on the bottom, when on, blocks all the airflow to the snailshell fan. I don't know if this unit was designed to be ran laying down or what. I also want to run a filter for it
Heater
New Lines and Valve
Fuel Tank
Fuel Cell Fitting (inside)
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