Ian Pearson
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| posted on 20/11/07 at 07:26 AM |
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WORKSHOP HEATER
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.
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SeaBass
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| posted on 20/11/07 at 08:02 AM |
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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
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wilkingj
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| posted on 20/11/07 at 08:34 AM |
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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,
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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Volvorsport
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| posted on 20/11/07 at 11:26 AM |
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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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getting dirty under a bus
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NS Dev
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| posted on 22/11/07 at 12:33 PM |
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quote:
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,
I would not cut a propane tank. I'm no health and safety preacher, but its not worth the risk.
Go to your local tip and you should be able to find some large high pressure cylinders from various inert gases.
I have cut up and used several CO2 bottles, and you can get pretty big helium bottles which are thinner like propane ones, used for balloon gas and
are safe to weld.
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retro car restoration and tuning
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wilkingj
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| posted on 22/11/07 at 02:04 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by NS Dev
quote:
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.
I would not cut a propane tank. I'm no health and safety preacher, but its not worth the risk.
Thanks for the concern. Dont worry... I am EXTREMELY cautious about this. The Valve has been removed for many months, and every time I go to the
garage the Compressor tank is vented through it. Its been stored upside down as propane is heavier than air (I think) for many months, and the right
way up, in case it isnt heavier than air!.
The problem at the tip is finding a bottle as big as a 47kg propane one.
I have looked.
I will be checking it for gas before I cut or weld it. I have access to a Gas Tester and even know how to use it!
As you rightly point out, its not something to be taken lightly.
Thanks for your concern.
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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