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Energy Savings Options :: Waste Oil Heaters
Waste Oil Heaters:
A Guide to Buying or Building Waste Used Oil Heaters
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Waste oil heaters are designed to burn waste oil, either used vegetable oil or waste motor oil.
They’re increasing in popularity as an affordable way to heat work spaces, outdoor spaces, garages or shops. In fact, most waste oil heaters can output close to 70,000 BTUs.
Typically, most people build their own waste oil heaters or commission a welder to build a custom unit. They’re not widely available on a commercial basis, though there are some manufacturers selling them.
For more information on where you can access plans for building your own waste oil heater or where you can purchase one pre-made, keep reading.
Mother’s Waste Oil Heater
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This site shows you step-by-step how to build a massive, $500 waste oil heater for as little as $36. You have to have some metal welding knowledge and an old water heater (which most people give away for free).
The plans are simple enough and fairly straightforward, but the instructions lack pictures or useful how-to drawings. If you can follow directions without pictures, this guide could be perfect for you.
Industrial Solutions (1-877-283-7635)
This company makes custom-order waste oil heaters for anything from small single rooms to full-sized warehouses and company headquarters. Their large units are perfect for food manufacturers who may have waste oil already on site.
Their large-scale units start at $4000 though, so be prepared for a hefty, up front investment.
Reznor Waste Oil Heaters & Boilers (1-800-695-1901)
Reznor is another company specializing in large-scale used oil heaters. Their target market is predominantly vehicle shops who have a lot of waste automobile on hand and a lot of open space to heat.
The company also sells a smaller portable waste oil heater which is ideal for the home garage or workshop.
Clean Burn (1-800-331-0183)
Clean Burn is one of the world’s biggest manufacturers of second-hand oil heaters. They specialize in making oil heaters that are designed to burn as cleanly as possible, without smoke or odors and they do it well.
They make six different models of waste oil heaters, each targeted towards different sized shops, bays or warehouses. Their units produce between 175,000 and 350,000 BTUs and come with a service guarantee.
Murphy’s Machines (http://www.murphysmachines.com/waste_oil_heater.html)
Murphy’s Machines is an online store that specializes in design plans – including their plans for waste oil heaters. The plans sell for $55 for online access and teach you how to convert a drum holding 55 gallons and a tank used for propane to a basic, no smoke, free heating unit.
These DIY waste oil heaters emit between 70,000 and 200,000 BTUs per hour depending on the fuel feed. They’re also designed for at-home builder with construction costs ranging from between $200 and $500 depending on the materials chosen.
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