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geo.smc

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just new here
« on: December 09, 2012, 05:51:05 pm »
Hi,i am just new here,i have been reading a lot on waste oil heaters and have now built one.
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Re: just new here
« Reply #1 on: December 09, 2012, 06:02:07 pm »

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Re: just new here
« Reply #2 on: December 09, 2012, 08:52:37 pm »
Geo,

Welcome to the forum. Looks good, you do quality work. What can you tells about your heater?

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Re: just new here
« Reply #3 on: December 09, 2012, 09:51:04 pm »
Yes, for sure, looks good.  Makes me wish I could weld.  Did you follow some plans to make your heater?

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Re: just new here
« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2012, 04:39:10 pm »
hi,
i never followed any plans,just looked at a few on you tube and just went for it,lol.
i have done a few mods since i made it.
i started with a lorry fuel tank to store oil and piped it to the heater.i have now just fitted a 20ltr tank at the side of heater so i have less pipeing in case it clogs up.
the problem i am having is controling the oil flow,im using a ball valve at the moment.
will try and locate a needle valve and see if that helps.

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Re: just new here
« Reply #5 on: December 17, 2012, 06:49:07 pm »
bought a needle valve today and fitted it,seems to regulate the flow better now.

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Re: just new here
« Reply #6 on: December 17, 2012, 09:16:21 pm »
How big of an area are you heating and what kinds of temps are you achieving?
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Re: just new here
« Reply #7 on: December 18, 2012, 03:02:27 pm »
The Garage is two bays,the heater is in the centre and in freezing conditions i can work with a T shirt.not sure of the tempreture but it is really warm.




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Re: just new here
« Reply #8 on: December 29, 2012, 11:07:48 pm »
Man that's a sweet looking fire in the bottom of that thing! Do you mind sharing your burner construction?
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