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Homemade waste motoroil burner

video Homemade waste motoroil burner
Working, homemade, automatic burner. No smoke, no pollutions.
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Jul 23, 2008. 3:51 AMkillerjackalope says:
What is that actually a setup of, a pump or a pump and blower? it's kinda hard to tell from the video. I've been interested in making a decent oil burner for something, to use waste for a purpose...
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Jul 23, 2008. 4:46 PMmieszalniapasz (author) says:
That is a regular burner for light oil (diesel) but upgraded. Changed nozzle, the oil-fired path, electric connections, warming up, compressed air - it is not that simple to made it - very 'choosy' thing. Lot of hour of adjustments, but after this... very cheap energy, full automatic.
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Jul 24, 2008. 1:55 AMkillerjackalope says:
I'm quite good a building stuff anyway, seeing as it's based on a proper burner I may build one from scratch, make it cheap to run and powerful... I can see a lot of ways to get extra energy out of it...
Dec 26, 2009. 6:45 PMsillywilly says:
killerjackalope,
Go look at my lengthy reply to sillioh. That way I don't have to retype it!
sillywilly
Oct 11, 2008. 1:50 PMbjooske says:
Very interesting. I've found a shop where they sell these burners, but they are using a source of compressed air for it. It doesn't seem very comfortable to have a compressor roaring day and night.... How about yours? Have you got instructions ready for interested persons? Grtz
Dec 26, 2009. 6:43 PMsillywilly says:
bjooske,
Go look at my lengthy reply to sillioh. That way I don't have to retype it!
sillywilly
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Oct 11, 2008. 5:30 PMmieszalniapasz (author) says:
Ykhm... roaring? My burner needs compressed air too... try to use old compressor from refigrator - it's silent and low power device :) Regards.
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Feb 27, 2009. 5:45 PMlukeyj15 says:
My neighbor has an old fridge sitting out on the nature strip so how do I remove the compressor without dying??
Dec 18, 2008. 1:12 PMtzhauling says:
Don't know if anyone is still looking at this but there is an easier quicker way to make a waste oil burner out of a regular home hot air heating furnace or boiler. only need a couple of tools, 2 or three parts and the plans to do it. I've made a few and my first one is still working after 3 years.
Jan 16, 2009. 3:00 AMallsure says:
PLEASE PUT YOUR OILBURNER ON . I WOULD LIKE TO BUILD ONE MY SELF. WILLIE FROM SOUTH AFRICA
Dec 26, 2009. 6:42 PMsillywilly says:
Willie,
Go look at my lengthy reply to sillioh. That way I don't have to retype it!
sillywilly

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Jul 22, 2008. 7:00 PMsilliou says:
I thought Instructables were supposed to have instructions... this is just a video of the unit running, how do you build one?
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Jul 23, 2008. 6:17 AMxACIDITYx says:
I have to disagree.

What kind of videos can I post?
Submit your how-to videos, show off what you have made or are currently making. Just make sure the videos are your own.
Straight from the Submit page.

He was showing off what he has made.
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Jul 23, 2008. 12:36 PMmieszalniapasz (author) says:
Sorry for that, I'm here since yesterday and you should help me (i would). I made this burner and many others from 20 kW output up to 300 kW an 1,5 MW. I wanna show you this movie first and later i'll made instructional movie. It is not that simple to make it. I need more time. For this time I published this one. I am able to remove if you don't want it... ;o( Greetings.
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Jul 23, 2008. 5:13 PMsilliou says:
I wasn't being grumpy about it. I was seriously asking how to make one. I am very interested as I am currently collecting parts to make a waste oil burner, but yours looks absolutely amazing, and I would love to know how to make one.
Dec 26, 2009. 6:34 PMsillywilly says:

If you really want to build a automatic wasteoil burner, go join the Yahoo group called "altfuelfurnace" then study the archived messages along with the files, photos, and links sections. Don't start off like 90% of the newbies and ask where the complete instructions on "how to build one" is located as no two burners are exactly alike! When I say study it I mean STUDY it! Only then will you ask intelligent questions and get good answers. Building a complex burner like this takes time, so consider it a journey and enjoy the trip! You will start by gutting the donor burner except for the blower, blower motor, oil pump, the high-volt starting transformer, the fire eye, and some controls. You will add heated waste oil container, heated filters, and heated siphon nozzle. Air pressure (for atomizing the oil) is also needed as this type burner atomizes like a paint gun, not by pressurizing the oil. I have built burners but none automated and as professional as this site will teach you to do. My Yahoo handle is "tinkerrbill".
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Jul 23, 2008. 3:53 PMkillerjackalope says:
How is it actually working? is it just a powerful pump and filter? I can't really tell from the video... I've been looking in to something like this for a project...
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Jul 23, 2008. 12:59 PMxACIDITYx says:
No, it's not a problem on your part, it was a part on silliou's part. This is perfectly fine, and is perfectly fine here.
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Jul 23, 2008. 1:04 AMmieszalniapasz (author) says:
I'll try, but its wery hard to make a movie. That's a lot of work on many machines (about 10-12 days)...
Aug 30, 2008. 7:14 PMrustaholic says:
How about just giving the instructions and adding a movie later? I have a complete / never used fuel oil burner assembly from 1977 when I built this house. I even have the manual for it. It would be great to get some idea on how to convert this unit to burn used motor oil!!!!
Dec 26, 2009. 6:47 PMsillywilly says:
rustaholic,
Go look at my lengthy reply to sillioh. That way I don't have to retype it!
sillywilly
Dec 27, 2009. 5:22 AMrustaholic says:
Thanks SillyWilly,
I read the comment and I am already a member of that group.
It seems I am on too many groups to keep track of them.
Next good chance I get I will dig out my 1977 gun and see what I have.
Sep 13, 2009. 11:13 AMinz.konstruktor says:
Faktycznie niezle!
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Jan 29, 2009. 12:59 PMmieszalniapasz (author) says:
Hi!
Another device:

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/2354550/homemade_waste_oil_burner_without_buffer_preheater_container/
Oct 12, 2008. 1:18 PMbjooske says:
Does such compressor give enough quantity and pressure? Is your burner using such one too? You are very welcome to send me instructions how you made yours...
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Oct 13, 2008. 4:09 PMmieszalniapasz (author) says:
Hi! It needs compressor for work... You can use compressor made from old refrigerator. It needs only 1 BAR of pressure, but it needs lot of air. Useful can be compressor made for pools - it's silent but... expensive :)
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Jul 22, 2008. 3:13 PMGjdj3 says:
That's two Instructables one right after the other! Congrats. Do you use it to burn your biodiesel?
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Jul 23, 2008. 1:05 AMmieszalniapasz (author) says:
No, I use it to burn a biodiesel waste - glycerol. My bio is for my BMW 2,5l TDS ;o)
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Jul 23, 2008. 7:31 AMGjdj3 says:
Haha. Nice car.
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Jul 23, 2008. 3:48 AMPazzerz says:
I have to agree with silliou, videos are just cheap entertainment on a site like this.
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Jul 23, 2008. 2:52 AMthematthatter says:
I was hoping you would lick your finger after you stuck it in the oil.
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Jul 22, 2008. 8:19 PMTool Using Animal says:
No smoke does not equal no pollution. And Whale Oil? You have got to be kidding!
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Jul 23, 2008. 1:02 AMmieszalniapasz (author) says:
"No pollution", I mean equal to light oil (diesel). Measured by special device. Yes - whale oil, palm tree oil - i'm not kidding.
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Jul 22, 2008. 3:27 PMJohn Smith says:
very cool

please please post here and share how you did it!

http://backyardmetalcasting.com/forums/

pictures are loved.

its alright if your english isnt the best

very cool

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