njc110381 Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 Right guys. I've been searching the net for a cheap or free method of heating my wood shed. I've come across a home made burner that uses drip fed waste engine oil. It looks simple to make and when I looked on youtube it looks like they're very clean burning. I know that garages have to pay to get rid of their used oil so I was thinking that if I offered a free collection service I could get myself quite a lot of oil for little effort! Here's a link to what I'm looking at. Also check out the modified bit too as it sounds better..... http://www.journeytoforever.org/biofuel_li...rearth/me4.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 Looks a good idea fella, keep us posted on how you get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted December 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 I'll probably burn the shed down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 Its a great idea, but frought with potential problems. Check that you insurance does not preclude the use of such devices. Over the years I've seen a few small business premises reduced to ashes by such self made heater, and no insurance payout. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holly Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 dont forget to source chip shop oil takeaway shop oil chinese takeaway oil they will change more than engine oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted December 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 Webber that's a very good point there. Luckily my wood shed will be far enough from the house to not be an issue, I just want it to dry the wood out a little more quickly. If it burns down I'll be annoyed but it wont be a serious issue. I think all the local chip shops supply a local bio diesel company. It's worth asking but I'm not sure how much luck I'll have. There are a lot of cars on the road. At a gallon of oil per engine and just one service per day I think I could get more than enough oil from just one garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 Let us know how you get on as I for one would be very interested in the adventures of building an oil burning stove. I hope it goes well. If I was more handy I would love to make one for my freezing garage Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy H Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 Have a look for Turk Burner fed with used cooking oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbo. Posted January 1, 2010 Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 Had one in the garage I serverd my time in, it was great, there was always a fight to get near it in the winter, but sorry can't tell you much about it, it was a long time ago, best of luck anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyblanco Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 Whilst I am sure you will be able to get some waste oil, I think it is law for a garage to prove if needed where their hazardous waste is disposed so you should be licenced to take it. It does cost us in the trade a hell of a lot to dispose of though so go and ask a few small independents before you make the burner. Burners do produce amazing heat so good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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