What are the pros and cons of the siphon nozzle design over the pressurized waste oil nozzle design? It appears also that the oil must be heated to a much higher temperature with the siphon design, is this true? Also, how long does it take for a preheat using the band type heaters? I think you are confused: the siphon nozzle IS the pressurized waste oil nozzle. Depending on the temperature of the room, the […]
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Running B100 Call for Information
Running biodiesel in a home heating system is definitely one area I want more info about, but primarily information on using only B100 A Northeastern heating season use of B100 would be preferable but I’ll take any info on burning B100 over a long period of time at this point. I know there are a lot of members here who are making biodiesel for their vehicles and would like to transition it over to home heating as […]
Building/Modifying Existing Burner for WVO
I have a new Thermodynamics boiler installed last year. It has a new Beckett Burner on it with clean cut shut off on the pump. I’m looking at running either Bio-Diesel (home brew) or using WVO. Leaning more toward WVO, because less processing involved, but looks like more modification needed to run. So here are my questions: 1. Nozzle type. I experimented with the original nozzle in the burner, and it would not ignite with […]