Hi All,

I’m not too sure where to post this, so I’ve opted for the TOOLS section as it’s vaguely related. I want to build an oil fired heater for the “shed”, and can’t find that much detailed “locost” info on the net. Do any of you have any plans/details/knowledge you’d be able to share?

Regards, Ian.

Most people refer to these pages I believe. I wish a had a big enough space to warrant such a device!

Waste Oil Heaters

Cheers

Yup thats the one I am building. (When I ge the "roundtuit" )

I have the bits for the burner plate. I have had the valve out of the gas container for 9 months now, and have blown it clear with air several times. And stored the bottle with the open neck downwards as propane is heavy.
I am concenred about cutting and welding a propane cylinder. So am being extremely cautious in making sure its clear of all gas.

You can always add some plates (Fins) to the main body and the chimney to release extra heat.
Or... put some fins on the chimney and enclose them to make a rudimentary heat exchanger and blow air over the fins to give blown hot air heating as well.

There are lots of things to do with this design.
It also disposes of your waste oil without taking it to the tip.
They are also farily clean burning especially if you get them hot enough,

another alternative is to fit a second hand house boiler (obviously needds checking) since most are getting replaced for condensing boilers . If youcan get them for free , sometimes its worth paying for parts , and convert to propane , run a couple of radiators - and of course you can put the timer on for when you want to come in !

you must observe flue fitting requirements , or youll end up dead .

its easier tho when you have someone in the family who is corgi registered .

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Originally posted by wilkingj
Yup thats the one I am building. (When I ge the "roundtuit" )

I have the bits for the burner plate. I have had the valve out of the gas container for 9 months now, and have blown it clear with air several times. And stored the bottle with the open neck downwards as propane is heavy.
I am concenred about cutting and welding a propane cylinder. So am being extremely cautious in making sure its clear of all gas.

You can always add some plates (Fins) to the main body and the chimney to release extra heat.
Or... put some fins on the chimney and enclose them to make a rudimentary heat exchanger and blow air over the fins to give blown hot air heating as well.

There are lots of things to do with this design.
It also disposes of your waste oil without taking it to the tip.
They are also farily clean burning especially if you get them hot enough,

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Originally posted by NS Dev

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Originally posted by wilkingj
I have had the valve out of the gas container for 9 months now, and have blown it clear with air several times. And stored the bottle with the open neck downwards as propane is heavy.
I am concenred about cutting and welding a propane cylinder. So am being extremely cautious in making sure its clear of all gas.

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I would not cut a propane tank. I'm no health and safety preacher, but its not worth the risk.

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