[q]I am finding that to get the system to work I have to pressurize the fuel going to the nozzle by cutting back on the valve after the pump. That restriction pressurizes the fuel going to the nozzle. I am using a new Webster biofuel pump to replace the Suntec. Just allowing the siphon to […]
Category: Do It Yourself
Clogged Filters
[q]I am hoping that someone has conquered a problem I am have and could suggest where I can find screened filters that are a reasonable cost. The only veggie oil I have available to me this time is heavy with tiny white or tan particles that clog my filters in seconds. Is there any screened […]
Pressure Nozzle vs Siphon Nozzle
[q]I was contemplating rebuilding my “normal” pressure fed Riello Gulliver to burn SVO, rape seed oil to be specific, by the siphon nozzle principle. From the answers I got from several of you, I’ll be looking at a serious rebuild in which almost all of the original parts will be left. Now I’d like to […]
Use of WVO for Furnaces
[q]Most of the stuff I have been reading about biodiesel and SVO/WVO says that you can either mix it with petrol diesel or convert it to biodiesel. Unfortunately most of the sites are dedicated to running the stuff in cars, or setting up your own little furnace to burn the stuff. My question is, can […]
Combustion Chamber Size Question
[q]I have searched for information for a ratio or some standard size to base a home built furnace body combustion chamber in relation to burner size. So far I have either been overlooking or not looking in the right place if the information is out there. Does anyone have a good ratio for chamber volume […]
Difference Between RMS Voltage and Peak to Peak (Solid State Ignition Question)
[q]Can someone please explain the difference between RMS (root means squared?) voltage and peak to peak. This unit has an output of RMS at 6Kv and a peak to peak voltage of 20Kv. How does this compare to the standard 10Kv transformer? Also I’m assuming that the unit has a high frequency transistor based oscillator […]
Conversion of Riello to Burn SVO
I was thinking about converting a Riello Gulliver RG0.R to burn rapeseed oil. The oil is readily available here and sells for about half the price of HHO and parts for the Riello are easily accessible. The Riello is a “normal” residential burner with a pump operating at 12 bar. I was thinking about removing […]
Questions for Getting My Burner Running Right
I ordered a nozzle (0.5gph) adaptor, and thermal snap switches from Jessie and installed them on an old burner I had lying around although I don’t know who makes it. I am good at building and figuring stuff out, but new to oil burners so I am not sure how to compare my results. I […]
PLC, PID, PIC and the like, Electronic Controllers
[q]There is a lot of talk of PLC, PID and PIC computers for a variety of projects. Would someone who uses these components post where they get them and where I could learn more about them? Also are there many kinds/types and what would be good to control a siphon nozzle furnace.[/q] [a] Do a […]
What is a Good Blend of Waste oil to Diesel Fuel?
[q]I was wondering if anyone found a good ratio of waste oil (engine,transmition,and gear oil) to diesel fuel (#2 or #1 diesel)? Is it dependable as igniting like a regular fuel oil furnace? I have an old sears regular fuel oil furnace and have been starting it on diesel fuel and switching it over to […]