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Waste Motor Oil / solid state relay
« on: January 24, 2018, 11:50:01 am »
   Can anyone tell me if I can replace my electromagnetic relay with a solid state relay? Will there be any issues? My heat  controller is a TCG612. I'm on my third relay and wanting to improve the dependability of my set up. Thanks

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Waste Motor Oil / Re: Transfer Pumps?
« on: December 26, 2017, 01:42:01 pm »
Russ, Thanks for the chart. if I'm reading the chart right I believe a lower rpm should have more torque. Who knew.

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Waste Motor Oil / Re: Transfer Pumps?
« on: December 22, 2017, 01:34:16 pm »
3450rpm is asking a lot for that sbc pump. Slowing down the rpm the motor may not need as much the horse power. If that makes any since.

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Waste Motor Oil / Re: Transfer Pumps?
« on: December 21, 2017, 12:55:35 pm »
Thanks for the suggestion. Does a lower rpm motor of the same hp have more torque?

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Waste Motor Oil / Re: Transfer Pumps?
« on: December 20, 2017, 08:43:25 pm »
 I was thinking a slower motor 1725rpm like you suggested would be better. I still think it needs more power maybe 1hp. As it is now it will really pulls the motor down to where the motor stalls. The pump is a high volume with 3/4" fitting welded to the pump with 1" suction and discharge hoses. This was built to move large quantizes of 100gal +. Not sure a drill would stand up to that.

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Waste Motor Oil / Re: Transfer Pumps?
« on: December 20, 2017, 06:28:18 pm »
 I had diaphragm pump similar to the Northern pump. I never got that much volume of that pump. It also took a enormous amount of air that my compressor could not produce. I have a small Craftsman compressor. I currently have a hydraulic pump powered with a 3/4hp 1725rpm electric motor. it moves oil at around 5gpm + when it's warm and of course less when cold.

 This summer I did the small block chevy  oil pump mod to turn it into a waste oil transfer pump. My current electric motor 3/4hp 3425rpm has trouble moving the oil in cold weather. I need to find a bigger motor.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkBIYcT6j8U




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Waste Motor Oil / Re: Waste Oil Boiler install
« on: December 11, 2017, 06:43:43 pm »
  i ran an open system on our corn boiler for four years and when it was removed I was surprised how much rust had built up in the plumbing in that short of time. our water here has a high iron content.
  i agree a good cleaning of the boiler will help with heat transfer







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Waste Motor Oil / Re: Waste Oil Boiler install
« on: December 11, 2017, 09:33:55 am »
Austin, nice looking set up. twenty gallons per day seems like a lot of fuel. are you running an expansion tank and is your boiler system a closed loop?

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User Projects & Pictures / Re: Waste oil stove update after Photobucket paid images
« on: December 06, 2017, 07:54:16 pm »
Have you ever run your stove without the air pump? Just wondering what kinds of temps the stove is capable without air.

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Fuel Oil Furnaces / Re: Do I need some sort of valve inbetween (switching from below to above ground tan
« on: December 03, 2017, 10:36:54 am »
ask your heating contractor the same questions and concerns you asked us. if you do have a problem with fuel leaking past your pump the contractor may suggest a solenoid valve on the fuel supply line

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Waste Motor Oil / Re: New to the forum/ thinking about burning waste motor oil...
« on: November 23, 2017, 08:34:20 pm »
 Forced air furnace with heat exchanger also a heat exchanger for domestic hot water. Most of the time 180f. Early fall late spring 170f just to save a little fuel.

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Metering Pumps / Re: More pump information needed
« on: November 23, 2017, 09:32:34 am »
Which method did you decide to use to feed your 'frankenmonster'?

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User Projects & Pictures / Re: Waste oil stove update after Photobucket paid images
« on: November 23, 2017, 09:23:30 am »
I like your burner. Simple, heavy duty, and functional. Thanks for sharing

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Waste Motor Oil / Re: New to the forum/ thinking about burning waste motor oil...
« on: November 22, 2017, 07:47:04 pm »
Burning waste motor creates ash build up in the burn chamber. I clean mine about every three week for efficiency. I suggest raising the boiler up for convenience when cleaning,

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Waste Motor Oil / Re: New to the forum/ thinking about burning waste motor oil...
« on: November 22, 2017, 07:26:56 pm »
South central Michigan.  I start using the boiler in the fall when temps start dropping below freezing and stop using it in the spring when temps stay above freezing. I normally use around on average 50 gallons a week. So during the dead of winter probably over 50 gallons a week. Yes the circulation pumps do run 24/7.

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