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Waste Motor Oil / Re: question about a waste oil burner
« Last post by coldblooded on March 21, 2023, 07:55:04 pm »
thank you sir
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Waste Motor Oil / Re: question about a waste oil burner
« Last post by Russ on March 21, 2023, 07:09:55 pm »
I only used a solenoid when I used my big compressor.  You need something to cut the air off when the furnace is shut down or it would continue to blow air and siphon fuel along with it.  I just left mine in when I got my vacuum pump because I was lazy, but really wouldn't need it because the pump switches on and off with the burner with no storage tank to keep supplying air so it quits just as soon as the pump stops.

I am no expert on capacitors, but mine has an Amrad R2000/37-156 on it.

Hope that helps.
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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 »
Quote from: Russ on January 28, 2013, 09:45:40 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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