To burn used motor oil, you need a specific type of furnace designed for this purpose, known as a waste oil burner.
What is a Waste Oil Burner?
A waste oil burner is a specialized furnace that is engineered to safely and efficiently utilize used waste oil as its primary fuel source. Unlike conventional furnaces that use standard fuels like natural gas, propane, or clean heating oil, these units are built to handle the unique properties of used oil.
According to the reference, a waste oil burner is a type of furnace that utilizes used waste oil as its main fuel source. This means you cannot simply pour used motor oil into a standard furnace designed for other fuels. Doing so would be unsafe, inefficient, and likely cause damage.
Fueling with Waste Oil
Waste oil burners are versatile and can repurpose various oil byproducts. These can include:
- Used motor oil
- Used fuel oil
- Used hydraulic oil
- Used transmission fluid
Using a waste oil burner provides a way to responsibly dispose of and gain value from these used oils by converting them into heat, often for heating commercial buildings or workshops.
It is crucial to use a certified and properly maintained waste oil burner unit and adhere to all environmental regulations regarding the storage, handling, and burning of used oil.
