Could you make a parts list of the parts you used to set it up for oil burn? Doing this myself and like the way you have it set up and could use a list of parts to get for it. Thanks
@@MrHackflash i have not changed anything. I normally use the oil that’s drips after i shut it off, to help start it again when i use it the next time. I’m not sure if that’s what you’re referring to or not.
You said to just ask and I am wondering how long does 5 gallons last and also the copper tube running down in the pipe does it ever carbon up being over the pot like that? Thank you for any advice and a very good video
@@pauls466 the heat is indirect so it has no problem maintaining and withstanding it. The only thing I will be changing is from a stainless pot to a cast iron pot. It actually got hot enough that the stainless pot started falling apart.
Maybe you could have a storage tank of water you could heat. Then you could take the heat from that for the rest of the day as water stores heat for a very long time.
I know that I am replying to a question asked 3 years ago, and it probably won't be seen by its originator. BUT. they also make a kit where you can stack another barrel on top of the bottom barrel to act as a heart scavenger/exchanger. there are also small heat exchangers that are designed to mount inline with the exhaust pipe that have a temperature controlled circulation fan in them that could be used if you wanted to exit through the wall. The short answer would have been YES you could vent that through the wall because it doesn't rely on natural draft for combustion.
Once the oil burner gets up to running temp, can you turn the blower unit off and let the natural flow of air take over so the unit doen't burn so hot?
Definitely. My shop is really big so I have to keep it running all the time in order for my shop to maintain heat. If you have a smaller shot that is better insulated, it should hold temp very well once it's up and running and after you turn the blower off.
What air pump do you have. All the air mattress pumps I've been looking at only let you run it for 10 minute intervals to prevent over. What do you use?
It's typically about a gallon per hour of its running as for as possible. Keep in mind I've got a 40x50x14 shop that I heat so I am heating a very big area.
@boogarfartboy THAT would all be a function of the rate of fuel flow. heat in btu's is equal to the amount of fuel being burned per hour. incorporating a needle valve into the fuel line would allow for greater control of the fuel flow. However, you must also take into consideration the stoichiometry of air to fuel. To much fuel, and it will be sooty. To little fuel, and it will be weak and you won't get enough heat out of it to sustain combustion.
OR the air/fuel delivery tube should be centered in the pot. Also, a heavy steel heat sink or flame diverted if you wish, like a brake rotor, could be suspended just above the rim of the pot to help with a more complete combustion.
I did something very similar with a typical old style wood burning stove and used an old hair dryer for the air injection. Works very well.
That’s a nice shop you got there!! Maybe, when I grow up, I’ll have a shop like this :-)
Could you make a parts list of the parts you used to set it up for oil burn? Doing this myself and like the way you have it set up and could use a list of parts to get for it. Thanks
Another ? Can you devert the vent tube for a heat vent...like vents in a home? Thanks hope to hear back ..!
thanks for the good info
I got a question; the blower pipe in the top of the hole in front, where is it pointing towards inside ? I think you did it good !!
Do you still sell these I was going to buy one from you I think you lived a little past chicago
did you make any modifications to this setup? i have copied this setup and am getting lots of unburnt oil residue buildup from the drain to the pan
@@MrHackflash i have not changed anything. I normally use the oil that’s drips after i shut it off, to help start it again when i use it the next time. I’m not sure if that’s what you’re referring to or not.
Very nice, considering this project myself. At 11:15.....what is the source of the flames at the bottom of the stainless pan?
Bill Sexton only the oil that’s going into it from my supply pipe from the oil bucket.
You said to just ask and I am wondering how long does 5 gallons last and also the copper tube running down in the pipe does it ever carbon up being over the pot like that? Thank you for any advice and a very good video
mitch seibert it burns about 1 gallon an hour the way I have it set up. So far I haven't had any build-up on the copper pipe.
05judge thank you for your fast reply I really appreciate it.
mitch seibert no problem. Always happy to help.
can you just run the oil feed tube thru the air feed tube and have it come in from a t fitting?
Yes. The oil feed is a small diameter and runs right down through the air pipe.
great job!
What size tubing and black pipe are you using. Nice setup ive already ordered my kit
How is the barrel holding up? I want to add waste oil to my barrel stove, but also burn wood..
After 2 years it’s still doing pretty well.
simple and effectif Nice
It's very effective. I had the surface temp of the barrel up to 1100F last winter. It puts off some major heat.
Thanks for the reply ! just one question , how long will that mild steel barrel hold that temp . Good luck sir
@@pauls466 the heat is indirect so it has no problem maintaining and withstanding it. The only thing I will be changing is from a stainless pot to a cast iron pot. It actually got hot enough that the stainless pot started falling apart.
Maybe you could have a storage tank of water you could heat. Then you could take the heat from that for the rest of the day as water stores heat for a very long time.
does it smoke black out the top of the stack or clean my neighbors might hate me if i build one for my barrel stove,
LIVE FREE it smokes black on initial fire up but once it’s burning hit it doesn’t really smoke much at all.
@@Tornado_Alley_Adventures ok thanks . i have have near 55 gallons of wast oil and looking forward to heating the shop with less wood.
It’s so much less cleanup with this than wood. And much much hotter.
@szemtrs
Very nice design, I just bought the exact same barrel setup.
Could you vent this out the wall instead of the roof?
Isaiah Langlois I’m sure you could.
You could, but all that extra stove pipe is helping you recover heat that would otherwise go up and out..
I know that I am replying to a question asked 3 years ago, and it probably won't be seen by its originator. BUT. they also make a kit where you can stack another barrel on top of the bottom barrel to act as a heart scavenger/exchanger. there are also small heat exchangers that are designed to mount inline with the exhaust pipe that have a temperature controlled circulation fan in them that could be used if you wanted to exit through the wall. The short answer would have been YES you could vent that through the wall because it doesn't rely on natural draft for combustion.
nice
How long does a bucket last you?
It goes through about 1 gallon per hour depending on how hot you want it.
Once the oil burner gets up to running temp, can you turn the blower unit off and let the natural flow of air take over so the unit doen't burn so hot?
Definitely. My shop is really big so I have to keep it running all the time in order for my shop to maintain heat. If you have a smaller shot that is better insulated, it should hold temp very well once it's up and running and after you turn the blower off.
I BELIEVE 900 degrees is the temperature where the steel drum will begin to decarburize.
What air pump do you have. All the air mattress pumps I've been looking at only let you run it for 10 minute intervals to prevent over. What do you use?
It came with a Coleman air mattress that I've got.
nice GTO
David MacLean thanks. There's lots of videos of it on my channel. Just about done with my 5.3, 88mm Turbo build.
Hey how much oil does it burn a day
My estimate is about a gallon an hour at the most.
How many liters do you need per full day?
It's typically about a gallon per hour of its running as for as possible. Keep in mind I've got a 40x50x14 shop that I heat so I am heating a very big area.
@@Tornado_Alley_Adventures thanks for the reply.
Keep up the good work.
I saw a video and they calculated 1qt/hr
@@boogarfartboy In a smaller building that's probably pretty accurate.
@boogarfartboy THAT would all be a function of the rate of fuel flow. heat in btu's is equal to the amount of fuel being burned per hour. incorporating a needle valve into the fuel line would allow for greater control of the fuel flow. However, you must also take into consideration the stoichiometry of air to fuel. To much fuel, and it will be sooty. To little fuel, and it will be weak and you won't get enough heat out of it to sustain combustion.
what fitting did you use for the bucket?
It's a bulkhead fitting that lowes and home depot carry. It's made for a bucket to fit a spigot.
You did not let us see the air pump?
Barrel ever turn cherry red got to hot
@@timhills4808 it’s never gotten to where it glows but it’s been really close.
Do not use a rubber boot on the roof. It will burn. Sheet metal only.
Too much smoke, air should be delivered with holes drilled on two ring tubes around the edge of the pot for better combustion
OR the air/fuel delivery tube should be centered in the pot. Also, a heavy steel heat sink or flame diverted if you wish, like a brake rotor, could be suspended just above the rim of the pot to help with a more complete combustion.