Homemade Waste Oil Burner Heater for Daily Use DIY

Watch how easy it is to start & run. Full description & dimensions video. Extremely efficient, low maintenance, semi automatic and easy to clean. It took many years of R&D. A used smog pump from a junk yard is 5-10 bucks. (most 1980s car / truck.) IF you would like the same one I have the P/N is 32-212 for a rebuilt at Auto zone. FYI - Might still need a pulley! Using a smog pump PULSES the air @ low pressure atomizes the oil keeping all the heat in the heater NOT out the chimney. (I had tried air compressor & blowers.) FYI - This burner setup can be used in most any wood burning stove. The more air tight the stove is the more efficient it will be. I DID use this setup for many years before the electrics and with the air compressor. It works great like that too. You just should be around to tweak it as required. The best thing about this design is being able to control the room temp, not having to shut it off & re-light it! It don't sound like much but it was a challenge to be able to idle it without a flame out condition. After your room is up to temp it uses very little oil. Thank You for watching - Jeff.

[@teddypike8106]

WOW SIR!!1 What an awesome design and video presentation! Most people would be selling this design and here you are sharing it for free online. The world would really be a better place if there were more people like you in it. Not only are you a very intelligent man, you are also a true gentleman.

[@2jeffs1]

Hi Teddy. I sure appreciate comments like yours. They make all the time & effort invested so worth it. I never dreamed things would go so nice on the YT thing! If you ever have any questions let me know. Glad you enjoyed my vid's and Thank You for your comments, Jeff

[@2jeffs1]

Thank You Chad. I came in after a days shooting of video and had over ~160 scenes. (Lotsa bloopers too.) Next day started editing, wasn't happy with several scenes. Shot a few more the next day! Spent the rest of the week editing. It was a challenge to get things in the best order for viewing & understanding. Glad you enjoyed the video Chad, Jeff

[@dasssme6039]

farm boy engineering- AMAZING- how you worked it all out-down to automatic heat sensor on the fans to circulate the air- your attention to the details---AMAZING- good video

[@trafficjamNY]

I'm an experienced oil burner tech (for heating oil and biofuels), and a long time tinkerer. I can see you spent alot of time to make your device run smoothly and safely. I would love to see you modify one to run on waste cooking oil as well, Nice work Jeff !!

[@benchkey]

Am impressed with your burner set-up. I'm also impressed with how clean you keep your shop.

[@NE42A]

2jeffs1, many city folk love to talk down on people who don't fit their idea of sophisticated. But... You sir, are a example of someone who has a chance when SHTF. When they are sitting in their $3,000,000 homes with no food or heat I'm guessing you'll be sitting in a heated place eating something that you have stowed away or shot. Very well done sir!

[@sizedtoaster0278]

Im from Texas but Married one hell of a Canadian Woman, Hamilton Ontario. 12 years, but sadly she passed from Breast Cancer. You have taught me alot, but mainly you've given me the Nostalgia of my old life. We had the same less Tech Used Oil Burning setup in the Army on Cold nights. We used Kerosene, but same principal. Army Regulations would not allow us to burn Used Motor Oil....that was the Humvees job Lol.

[@jeremycook9659]

Thank you for taking the time to put this video together. It is well filmed and well edited... not to mention that you did a very impressive job explaining everything. This video WILL be bookmarked for future use!

[@2jeffs1]

Jeremy Cook Hey - Your more than welcome. And Thank You for helping explain things to the other viewer. That was a very nice gesture. The nice thing with this setup is using pressure and not volume on the air injection so you don't need an oil truck parked out front! It's easy to make oil burn. To make it efficient, well....Glad you enjoyed the video and Thanks for helping out, Jeff

[@2jeffs1]

Hello Harling. I don't do very many oil changes here. I rely mostly on people who drop oil off. It takes a little time but as more people find out you take oil you'll accumulate more. A farmer is an excellent source to link up with where tractors hold a lot per change. I never tried to figure out how much oil per hour / day but my best guess would be 2~3 gallons on a -10 F day.

[@canoebelue]

I heated a big drafty house for almost 20 years with a Lanair 110,000 btu waste oil heater in the basement. Using clean oil is the secret. Also I put a 5 minute time delay on the gun pre-heater so it didn't cook the oil all the time the heater wasn't running. When the thermostat called for heat the strips came on and 5 minutes later the furnace kicked in. Worked like a charm. No smell at all unless something was amiss.

[@rabbycacker]

I've watched a lot of these videos on waste oil burning and of all of them yours is the most well thought out, cleanest and safest set up. Really liked the upside down sediment bulb as a drip monitor and the smog pump for air and the electric controls with thermal limit on the flue. Nice job on the presentation. Thank you.

[@2jeffs1]

Your welcome. It has been really cold here lately, then it is appreciated so much more. It's a great charging station when one comes in from outside. Burr! ;>)

[@davidbeseda2974]

This is one fine unit. I've been looking at these for some time now and I have to say if I build one, this will be my choice. Gold medal winner hands down. Thanks for sharing this with everyone.

[@2jeffs1]

Hi David. I've been running this burner setup for over 30 years now and so glad that that I perused the build!

[@2jeffs1]

Thank you very much. It's nice to know the video is being enjoyed, Jeff

[@2jeffs1]

Hi there Jamie. Years ago when I first started on this it reminded me of when you rebuild an engine and get to hear it run for the first time how exciting that was! Good luck on your build, Jeff

[@crminalminds12]

This is just about the best DIY waste oil heating setup I have ever seen. It's actually Safe, Well thought out, and efficient! NICE JOB!

[@2jeffs1]

Hello Shawn. Thank You. Yeah after the electrics were installed that eliminated the worry factor. A few times I forgot to shut it off at night, come out in the mourning and things were going just fine!

[@E.force89]

This is by far the best video for an oil burner setup I have ever seen, phenomenal job

[@zbip]

Jeepers, that is truly impressive! Dang, people like you make me realize just how lazy the rest of us become and how much we depend on gizmos other people think up while we just happily pay through the nose. Your pioneering spirit and self-reliance are something you should be proud of; and thanks for sharing!

[@2jeffs1]

Hello Coma Bob. Thank You --- Part of the reason I post these is in hopes to influence people to believe in them self. If you wish to build / do something - make it happen. Multiple times through the years I'd tell someone an idea I had and would get a response of "that wont work". Then you hit it all the harder. This project WAS one of them! I wish there was the internet when I grew up. There are so many great people here and one can learn about the desired subject without having to leave home (and no cost). I will be sharing more things I learned & built through the years with my SUPER viewers to possibly utilize, save some money on your projects & daily life.......

[@robertfricke3037]

I'm just amazed with what you have built, you are one smart cookie! Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge.

[@buggsyspam]

Wow, this is a really nice setup. Looks professionally engineered.

[@2jeffs1]

buggsyspam Thanks buggsyspam. I like to get all projects to look store bought as much as possible. Actually that probably keeps the insurance company & fire inspector from pestering me on this one! :>)

[@2jeffs1]

Hi Jayson. I read your comment multiple times to make sure to obtain the total concept you are going to create. I tried many variances of mine but nothing close to your vision. One thing to tell you is the more air tight the stove is, the more efficient it will be, you want mostly rely on the injected air & very little outside air in. Yours sounds very interesting. Some of my first designs had a ton of bugs. You just keep refining until desired results are obtained, Jeff

[@pauljordan3064]

Definitely one of the coolest things I've ever seen on KZbin. Really impressive build and excellent video. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@2jeffs1]

Paul Jordan Hello Paul. Thank you for your kind comment! Glad you enjoyed the video. This was one of the more beneficial projects here!

[@2jeffs1]

Hey there Joel - Got a chuckle out of your comment! Glad you enjoyed the vid. It's neat when people say what area they are from too! I'm so glad that I posted this because it seems like it's helping a lot of people out :>)

[@memy9687]

THIS IS GREAT FOR THE CAR SHOP , NO HEAT OR INSULATION IN IT , WE GOT TONS OF USED OIL , VERY NICE

[@2jeffs1]

357MAG GOES/BANG! Thank you much. This unit has served me well for many years!

[@NewRiverRepair]

Jeff, very clever design. I could have used this back in Minnesota all dem years! Thanks for your generosity

[@nezarsweiti7459]

It is relay nice job, design is great , think it is the most efficient design of waist oil stove ever seen on KZbin. So clean around.

[@2jeffs1]

Thank You. Glad to know you enjoyed the video, Jeff

[@newtonmenlo]

I had a landlord who spent most of his time in his garage. He had a wood burner that he rigged to burn crankcase oil. Simple set up with a storage tank, gravity fed to a feed tube that dripped onto a metal plate. He only burned the oil at night because the black smoke PO'd the neighbors during the day. Kept it nice and cozy.

[@2jeffs1]

I remember when I first started on mine a few friends told me there were a few guys with a similar set up in our area. Never seen them though. Yeah I could see why ya would call them after hour heaters.....

[@semco72057]

I don't think that I could build one of those without a diagram, but it is a good idea to save money on heating the home. Thanks for sharing this with all of us.

[@2jeffs1]

+Sidney Mathious Your welcome Sidney. Nice of you to take the time to leave a comment and thanks for stopping by.

[@nicnslwone]

I was in the navy and you have one hell of a design here my friend. Their is so many country folk that really do have a great ideal and very simple plans, have you thought of trying to use a defusser or atomizer on the end of this, it would really make a nice fire place. We have like a stationary turbine blade that spins the air and with the proper tip would make a big difference. I really enjoyed your video and would like to see more from you again thanks and have a great day James.

[@2jeffs1]

Hi James. That's an interesting concept / thought you had there. I can't believe all the different design video's out there that people put up on these waste oil burners! This KZbin thing sure is additive! Thank You for your thoughts & kind comments James, Jeff

[@2jeffs1]

Hello. Once a year I remove that chimney section and blow the pipe and chimney with a air gun. It is a dust that forms in the pipes and stove - No brushing is needed. Also once a year I put a drywall bag in the shop vac and totally vacuum the entire inside of the stove, there is never any scraping needed on any of these parts, just the burner. Jeff

[@2jeffs1]

Hi dp, Yes you do get a tad of soot dust. Once a year I remove the chimney section (from the stove to the ceiling ) and blow it out from both directions. I also blow compressed air up the building chimney section while the other is removed. Nothing sticks to the pipes because they don't get hot. No scrubbing with a chimney brush is ever required. At that time I vacuum out the stove with a shop vac with a drywall bag installed too.

[@OP8Mike]

great job mate. After watching practically all the waist oil burner stove projects on youtube,your system is the only one I seen that was self regulating. All the projects I've seen so far were straight valve so the the level in the holding tank goes down so does the flow rate. I solved that problem with a simple float valve and a tupperware container to act like a basic carburator. Thanks for your awsome video. Cheers Mate

[@williamweesner1191]

whew, that is a finished product there my friend. the time invested is obvious..

[@2jeffs1]

Time passes so fast on certain projects. There is an abundance wasted - but one never knows the outcome until executing the thoughts! Thank You William, Jeff

[@robm679]

Sweet Jeff, Thanks for sharing and educating. KZbinrs posting videos should take a notes on this video and how to do one. You sounded nonchalant on the whole operation and then I see what you wrote on what lead to it. Smart guy going smart work. I'll have to take notes and re watch several times to get it down. Thanks again.

[@2jeffs1]

***** Hi Rob. It still has been quite cold in the am so it gets fired up daily yet. Where this winter got abnormally cold it was appreciated more than usual. Even if the building is warm I like when you come in from outside and can stand next to the stove to get charged up quicker!! :>) Glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for your comment, Jeff

[@2jeffs1]

Hi & Thank you much for the compliment The shop is 30 x 84 but usually keep part of it closed off and heat 30 x 50 with 10 foot ceiling. My best guess would be ~ 3 gallons in a day if it's 10 below zero out. The biggest thing is keeping the temp set at 60 ~ 70 where I used to run at 80 don't leave much cycling time and of course consumes more oil. I don't do many oil changes here and mostly rely on people dropping oil off. This should give ya a general idea - Jeff

[@kevinwatts3123]

Very clean well thought out design ,impressed on how you utililized different parts from the industry,oh ya and a positive attitude rounds off this video,well done.

[@2jeffs1]

+Kevin Watts Thank you Kevin. Many times the things that get used for a project luckily are things that were laying around. That way one isn't out anything if it don't work! That second floor here has a lot of hoard on the shelf's. A simple walk thru the isles and many times there lies the answer. :>)

[@MothKeeper]

Propper top notch video... Great guy and doesn't do drawings and plan's before the build!! Just THE way it should be done, That's how you learn by your mistakes... SUPERB keep it up fella.

[@2jeffs1]

Hello & Thank You Steve! Kind comments such as yours make me so glad that I spent the time to put this video together and share with with everyone! And yes to think many years back when I first started on this project that I almost gave up....

[@gr8fuljer]

I can't believe 13 minutes went by so fast Jeff--Excellent job and VERY informative!

[@veterandd214]

Thank you so much for watching my video. I'll take your advice and do some lighting changes

[@2jeffs1]

Hi Daniel, Might seem like a bit of work at first, but the thrill of the first startup on something home built is huge!!

[@rexmorgan72]

Fantastic work. I wish I had the skill set to put this together. This is a sweet rig. Thermostat controlled, timers, relays, fault lights, pumps, fail safes. Great work dude.

[@2jeffs1]

Hi Rex, Glad you enjoyed the video. Sure glad I posted it now!!

[@jerryenebak204]

I am really impressed with this system and how cheap it can be built. I'm thinking of how to make it look a little more cosmetically appealing with some shields or some thing so it could be used in the house. Put one supply tank right on the outside in an enclosure with the air pump etc. Inside all you would have is the Thermostat and small control panel somewhere. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@2jeffs1]

It's a pleasure to read these comments Jerry. It actually took a little shy of a week to put that video together. Wanted to make sure all the details needed were presented. Some things were worded poorly so I'd go out and do a re-shoot! Am I too picky? Naaa, always enjoyed helping others out! ;>)

[@jerryenebak204]

Thanks for the shout back. Wish I still had the energy and stamina to do all the thing I see you guys doing. I have one last project I'm determined to finish before I get too old to do anything. My '53 Willys Wagon. Going to put a video up about it after it warms up a bit.. If your into taking vitamins you should check my website out, jdenebak.com I just spotted part 2 of the stove video. I'm going to shoot over there and get the rest of the story.

[@2jeffs1]

Hello, Wiring can be a challenge but here are a few possibility's. Make sure your system works without the thermostat. @ TS jumper the blue in and the red out. Ypu should be able to cycle the system this way. Where I didn't have a p/n for the solonid maybe yours draws too many amps especially if you aren't using a relay. The one I used is app 750Ma (3/4 amp) Maybe to keep things simpler ignore the anticipater hook up. That isn't required, it just makes it cycle more often. Hope this helps, Jeff

[@cb3778]

Awesome video. Very well thought out and extremely informative. I really appreciate anyone that puts their design on KZbin, but your design is built like I would want mine to be built. Thank you for sharing all of your years of experience, I doubt anyone could come up with a system this nice their first time around and you have saved me a great deal of time and head scratching. Its 5 deg F right now where I am at, and I am ready to start building!

[@2jeffs1]

CB Hi there CB. Thank You for your nice comments. That makes the efforts so worth it on my end. Where there is so little heat going out the chimney by using a smog pump instead of a blower I believe it to be the most efficient use of oil out there. But hey - have fun on your build and Thankx again CB, Jeff

[@2jeffs1]

Hello there, glad you enjoyed the video. I hoped it played OK for you - earlier today I checked and some of my video's on YT were compressed on the top and bottom. They played fine before. Sent YT a message - no idea what's going on, but Thank You very much, Jeff.

[@thecnwcaboose]

Totally kick butt!!! I heat my shop with a home built wood stove now and when I build a new shop this is definitely something I will look into doing. Thank you for your video. Outstanding.

[@johncunnington3914]

I have just finished my own version of your burner. I have a couple tweaks to do to it to get it operating correctly. I will post a video on it soon. Thanks for the idea Jeff Wisconsin winters will be a little warmer for me.

[@2jeffs1]

John Cunnington Nice to know this video is helping out. Let me know when you get a vid up. I'll have to check it out!

[@2jeffs1]

Thank You for the nice comment. Sure saved a lot of $ through the years running this!

[@enyha]

At first sight looks complex, but for safe running- this is the one to go for. Plus most of the parts can be sourced from re-cycle or scrap.

[@2jeffs1]

Thanks, I try real hard to produce videos that flow, has good lighting, not shaky & hopefully covers everything!

[@JodBronson]

A lot of SAFETY, I like it :D... Functional and useful for sure. Oh, by the way, a 12V DC Solenoid can be used from a Lawn Mower Part. I am going to make one soon... Although I will keep it simple, but I will use a Cheap Solenoid just for Safety Purposes.

[@henryrollins9177]

Jod Bronson Laundry machines also have solenoids, if the valve itself - originally made for water - starts to leak, one can still adapt the solenoid coil or modify the valve to withstand oil.

[@2jeffs1]

That sure is a totally different design. Looks like you get some pretty good heat off it too! Keep up the R&D, Jeff

[@LFOVCF]

You're like the MacGyver of heating systems!! Very cool

[@ChrissTrainsandMore]

this is THE TOP OF THE LINE waste oil burner I have made a test burner in pot belly wood stove and I am very happy with the turn out couple things to fine tune. I used a 6 inch well casing for my burner works great but I need 2 supple lines or more volume above stove right now I have 4 gallons about 4 feet above and when the garage is cold I cant get the oil to flow to keep good fire burning. I have 1 3/8 line still working on it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! love the videos keep up the good work

[@2jeffs1]

Cool. The well casing should last a long time! Sounds like you have a pretty good handle on things. In my experimental stages years ago I made burners out of tin. They only lasted maybe a week. But when your on a hunt for the best dimensions they were just fine!!

[@RichRotorhead]

Jeff makes it sound like any and every Joe Blow can make this 😂 Nice setup though 👍🏾

[@2jeffs1]

Hi Dave. I would like to thank you for the nice comment, and yes if you were my neighbor you would be welcome over anytime to learn about many different things here!

[@brandonh8910]

This is a wonderful video. I really like your build. I hadn't thought of using a smog pump, thank you.

[@2jeffs1]

+Brandon H Thanks Brandon!

[@maikeljegerings6123]

This looks great!!!!!!!!!! I might try this in my workshop in the Netherlans.

[@2jeffs1]

The dimensions don't have to be machinist perfect. If your in the area things will work just fine. Once your up & running fine tune the 1/4" air in burner line for the flame swirl and your rocking! Sounds like your not quite next door to me!! I like when folks say where they are from. Do you watch mastermilo82? I believe he is from the Netherlands. But hey, Happy NY, Jeff

[@2jeffs1]

Hello NE42A and yes you got me smiling on this one! I do have the house tricked out a bit in the event of all utilities loss for some time. I Thank You for your kind comment, Jeff

[@slrs3908]

Clean, neat, professional. Very impressive. Love the thermostat.

[@2jeffs1]

Hi Ron. Hey ~ Thankx. Yeah I just started this channel a bit ago & there is so much more original idea stuff here that I'll be producing vid's on as time permits.

[@danross344]

I think you are a very smart man, I prefer a simple heater, but I only use mine when I am working in the garage. It has a heat exchanger bullt into the freon burn tank, and I use a microwave fan, to blow more air around the shop. I did mount mine on the wall about 4 ' above the floor, becuse gasoline is more heavy than air.Dan

[@2jeffs1]

Hi Dan. I like hearing about other builds. That was a nice description of what you did and it sounds like you created a sweet heater!

[@tjcorcoran4298]

Had to watch it twice! Lots of great info in it, well done! You help a lot of us out by showing your hard work, I appreciate it!

[@Simon-xr5nk]

Well done!! I am in the process of making my Rayburn Novelle range run on waste oil. Its going to be much like your set up. Its funny that you said ask a few friends for oil. I did this with used cooking oil and ended up with about 400 gallons inside a month. That little lot is running the generator (11kva Lister TR2) that I supplying the power to write this comment. Again ,well done!!!

[@reidnichol9255]

I like your C & C Bike setup. A dead giveaway on your roots. I've been burning waste oil with a drip for a few years. Built my first one 57 years ago to heat the bike club house. I learned from your video that I was running my current Roger Sanders system with too little oil and too little air. Got it humming now with the heater shell @ 650°F and the smoke stack @ 220°F a foot above the heater. I did not figure out what the dial gauge on your control is indicating? Thanks for the videos.

[@2jeffs1]

It almost seemed harder to produce the video than building the stove, LOL Glad you enjoyed, Jeff

[@douglasyoung3992]

Very high quality build. Thanks for the lesson.

[@2jeffs1]

The sensor for that gauge is mounted on the tab right behind the gauge. I use it for a reference on how the stove is operating. If it is in the 3 o'clock area you need to turn the high speed oil flow down or it will kick out the high limit on the chimney. (the high limit does reset automatically after several minutes) This comes in handy on stove start up when I come inside from snow shoveling for if a tweak is necessary.

[@lorendaoust4443]

I was inspired enough to do a build myself. I have done a couple of changes though. I want to run this in a shed outside of my shop for insurance reasons - as soon as I explain there's a fireplace in my shop/house, my insurance doubles or they just won't insure me. To get around this, I have decided to run this set up in a small shed outside about 20 feet away and I am going to use a water boiler setup. I am more familiar with this type of heat anyways. I built a oil delivery tube with a water jacket for cooling rather than using the air pipe as you have suggested. I am going to make a heat exchanger tube system run above the fire - replacing the steel baffle plate with 3/4 black iron pipe. I have the expansion tank and 30psi blow off valve worked into the design so no worries about a scalding explosion. I have run into an issue however, I have called a few auto wrecking yards in the area and can't seem to find a smog pump for a reasonable price. I have several 110 volt computer fans that I acquired from a computer server rack. I was thinking of installing a couple three on a small box with the tube running into the fire pan in the fire place to get the swirl. Do you think there would be enough air coming from these fans to accomplish the same volume as a smog pump?

[@2jeffs1]

Computer fans will not work as hoped. That's air volume and not pressure. Somewhere in the comments I had a P/N for the smog pump and where to purchase. I think they were only like 50 - 60 bucks. Where you would never have to mess with it again that is probably the best bang for your buck.

[@lorendaoust4443]

@@2jeffs1 Got it up and running. I ended up using a squirrel cage fan. As far as I can tell it's working great. Its currently -17 degrees centigrade out and I have warmed up my 40x80 shop up about 4 degrees in 2 hours. Instead of running it out in a separate shed, i decided to just put it in the shop and only run it when i am around. It still has the water boiler setup so I run it to a fan coil in a separate area. I'm pretty happy with it so far. Thanks for the info Jeff!

[@2jeffs1]

Sounds great! Thank you too for your feedback!

[@TheMissingnut]

hello, great stove design. I have built this works great and i added 2 features to allow it run unattended. I put a solenoid valve on the main line oil feed. this will be turned off to stop oil flow under 2 conditions : 1 in the tray under the stove where overflow oil is collected i put a sensor which when it senses oil ir will shot off the valve and second is where the temperature of the stove exceeds a pre determined temperature,,,

[@2jeffs1]

Those are some nice additions/ideas you have added if one wouldn't be around keeping an eye on things!

[@mymorristribe]

Fascinating build. That's probably beyond my skillset for now, but I'm definitely looking to build a waste oil heater

[@diyalaskanlifestyle]

Very cool, I’m going to add this to my list of things to build. Thanks for sharing

[@88s10Durango]

By far the most interesting waste oil vid I`ve watched on KZbin so far !! great job ,,..

[@2jeffs1]

Hi 88s10Durango, Thank you for your kind comment. I remember working on those 88 s10 trucks. They were very nice. Sadly the road salt took so many off the road in my area.

[@tommyholcombe7388]

Great looking unit. I would love to have detailed plans to build one for my shop.

[@2jeffs1]

TJ - Thank You so much for your very nice comment, Jeff!

[@TheBlackzodiac76]

Very impressive setup! Well thought out and great walk through explanation! This will be my go to video when i build mine this summer. Thanks so much for publicly sharing!! MUCH APPRECIATED

[@2jeffs1]

TheBlackzodiac76 As expected I did have a ton of time invested thru the years to get it to this point. It still has been very cold here and it gets run daily. I do like how quickly it is to get going and you can go about your way. Sometimes one can look at a project like it's a bit of work. I like when things get done and one look back as I'm really glad to have done that!!! Good luck on your build and thank you for your comment, Jeff

[@aarons8421]

Loved your video , THANK YOU for sharing your design with us all. I cant wait to show this to my brother for his garage.

[@2jeffs1]

Aaron Stidham Thank You Aaron. Glad you enjoyed the video & sharing. It might seem a bit overwhelming at the time of the build - But once operational all the time invested seems irreverent...

[@2jeffs1]

And Thank You serger2010 for your kind comment. That's what makes it so great to do this, Jeff

[@kwsurfer]

Great job - greetings from Austria.

[@2jeffs1]

+Wo Kr Thank you Wo Kr. I always enjoy hearing where folks are from! KZbin sure is a great tool for bringing people with similar interests and different places together!

[@2jeffs1]

Hello, I like checking projects out that others create. Your blower into the burner setup looks real close to my earlier design. Actually I even tried 2 - 180 degrees apart that spun the flame in a clockwise direction. On your video's I think better lighting might be beneficial. Y tube has a video editor which you can add lighting to your vid's. They have a duel screen to compare & it's easy to revert back. I used on a few of my first uploads (Too dark) & it helped a lot! Good lock, Jeff

[@1974ih]

Jeff, Thanks for putting together such a well thought out video. I really appreciate the time you put into this and it shows in your final product. Your burner design inspired me to try a few things. I made a quick version of what you have shown, and was suprised at just how well it worked for a very quick prototype. Due to the design of my wood stove (made from an old 40 gallon water heater laying down) I decided to try a horizontal elongated version of what you had made. I gave it a test run tonight and it seems that with some more work it could be a very workable unit. Thanks again for the insperation!

[@2jeffs1]

Quite interesting on what you are creating there. It's neat to hear about your set up. Sounds like you are likely to utilize things that are at hand like here too. Glad to be of assistance to help you toward your project, Jeff

[@AdvanceServicellc]

real nice nice explanation, thank you for sharing your knowledge ... I am an HVAC tech and very impressed with the simplicity of the design ... could almost take it to market ... if not for the oil / gas companies... lol take care!!!

[@2jeffs1]

Enjoyed reading your comment! There were so many changes thru the years and it's great when things get to the desired operation point.

[@sampolainen]

Wow this is a really nice DIY-setup!

[@2jeffs1]

Hi sampo, got it running in the shop as I'm typing this. When your outside for a bit it is nice to come in & stand by it to get charged up again!

[@tcmtech7515]

Converting a fuel oil furnace burner is rather easy. If you can get the used oil up to around 200 - 240 F at the nozzle it will ignite and spray just like fuel oil and diesel fuel do. I just made a preheater unit out of a 3" long 1"dia copper tube that has a simple 1/4" x 2" 200 watt cartridge heater and a thermocouple. The oil passes through one passage that is 5/16" dia with a 5/16" dia threaded rod inside it to keep the oil flow to the outside off the passage. For temp control I used a off the shelf programmable temp controler unit. Other than that I have a solenoid valve that bypasses the oil flow from the nozzle (Keeps it from dripping) until the preheater temp reaches ~190 F then applies full pump pressure above that.

[@2jeffs1]

This is a nice writeup you did to explain what you are doing. It's nice when all the hours of R&D finally produces the desired product!

[@tcmtech7515]

Pretty slick design! I like the wood burning stove redesign. I have a more advanced fully automatic design on my boiler that uses a common fuel oil furnace burner with a oil preheater unit just ahead of the nozzle. Burns anything from gear oil on up even with the 2000 gallon tank sitting out in -30F whether all winter!

[@2jeffs1]

Sweet - Sounds like you have a nice setup too. Never seen how a fuel oil furnace is setup or works I just kinda remember there was one in the basement when I was a youngster!

[@SecurityisaMyth]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. What a great job- you've got me interested now.

[@2jeffs1]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Watch out - If you build one you'll wish ya would of done it sooner!! Jeff

[@jasoncottier4910]

That is amazing. You have thought of everything and solved it with simply. You make it look easy!!! Awesome!!

[@drwarner9]

Man I hope to build a stove just like this

[@hvacman2009]

love them yankees! nice job......my girlfriend is from michigan....great folks

[@2jeffs1]

joe blow Haha, Thank you Joe, Jeff!

[@bloneyo1]

Nice Work, it inspires me to use my old oil for my family. Big Thanks Jeff

[@2jeffs1]

bbrown, Glad you enjoyed the video. It's neat to see things working - then you know if it can assist your own need's!

[@Inspironator]

Liked and subscribed! I can see how a manual setup is possible, but an automated setup like you show is so much nicer. I am amazed how clean the glass remains. You've got a really nice setup with all the precautions -- just add an oil tank full sensor/light/buzzer and you'll likely never need the oil overflow trough upstairs, but you probably have enough capacity up there to last 18 mo. of oil collection. Awesome!

[@2jeffs1]

Welcome & Thank You. The glass was my favorite part vs the old pot belly stove. It's great to sit & watch it work on a Friday night & have a beer with some friends! Aah - Actually now that you mentioned it I did over flow a tank years ago. (not much but before the overflow catch!) The sensor/light or buzzer is a great idea for the future!!

[@Inspironator]

2jeffs1 I use waste veggie oil as an alternative fuel in a diesel. So I thought, why not drip it into a wood-burning stove. I modified an umbrella holder into an oil tank with a small ball valve, a multi-turn valve to regulate flow and a copper pipe into the top of my wood stove. I inserted a large rectangular pan in the bottom to catch what might not burn. It is dripped onto wood and saves so much in wood consumption and ash removal. Half of the BTUs come from wood, much more results in an inefficient burn of the oil and smoke.

[@dennisrobson6436]

Very impressive. you have done a lot of work on this!

[@2jeffs1]

This was a challenging project but - It would be neat to know how many hours were invested in R&D......

[@reidnichol9255]

Man, I need a limit switch. Heater body got to 950°F last night, and stack was over 300°F, shop was almost 100°F. LIke you, I let the heat into the house. I built a new burner pot this morning out of a 3" high slice of 6"D pipe. I put 4 curved 1.5" high blades made from 4" pipe flush with the top side of the pot. Just using the 4" down draft old drip design, no forced air. Hey there is some scary looking burners in the right hand column here. I can snuff mine out in seconds, if I need to.

[@shannonnaylor]

amazing job and thank you for your generous nature on giving your hard earned knowledge away.

[@2jeffs1]

Shannon Naylor I Thank You! Comments like yours make me so happy to share this and be helping folks out.

[@pedalcarguy]

Hi Jeff, thanks for sharing this video and plans for the burner! This kind of burner will be very useful at my neck of the woods :) I am sharing this with my friends. All the best, keep on rockin'!

[@2jeffs1]

Hello Ira - I've been heating with waste oil since ~ 1982. Can't imagine how much this saved me through the years. The majority of my oil is still dropped off from friends & some even collect it from there neighbors too. If ya have too much - who cares if the overhead door is open too long - LOL. Seems everyone is always happy to be rid of it! But hey, Stay warm, Jeff :>)

[@yourtuberr]

You seem like a very good guy. Great vid. Thanks!

[@2jeffs1]

I Thank You for your kindness & glad you enjoyed the video,Jeff

[@14kellie]

great job mate love it, very professional bit of kit you have made there, well done.

[@2jeffs1]

All the hours invested in the stove seem so worth it just from the kindness of the viewers!

[@lescassady9181]

Thanks Jeff. This is awesome. I will be building one this spring for my garage.

[@2jeffs1]

Hi Les. This unit is so easy to light and clean. After a while things can be taken for granted. It has been much colder here this winter than normal. This was a great year to have this unit!

[@2jeffs1]

Hi Jon, did experiment with that quite some time ago. Yes it seems it could be beneficial but worried about the flame going out. Sometimes this is unattended for quite a long time. If one were to spend some time on that it could be a great idea. Guess I was just content on how it worked now.