[AT] OT Heating with wood/now waste oil

[Mike Sloane]

Based on my experiences over the years with particles blocking the 
nozzle, even with brand new filters, I would be very, very cautious 
about adding unfiltered oil. At the very least, I would add another 
filter to the line at the furnace.

Another problem is that oil furnaces are (supposed to be) set up to work 
efficiently with No. 2 heating oil. Diesel is essentially the same as 
heating oil, and kerosene is not problem. But I would be reluctant to 
put hydraulic fluid into the tank, except in very small amounts.

Mike

charlie hill wrote:
> Does anyone have experience with burning waste oil in a regular oil 
> furnace? I wonder if small amounts of waste motor oil and or hydraulic 
> oil can be blended in with diesel or kerosene without causing problems?  
> I have about 40 gals or so I need to get rid of.
> At todays fuel prices I'd like to burn it if possible.
> 
> Charlie
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