It's All About The Oil

Disposal of used oil is an important aspect of operating many businesses.  Burning your waste oil on-site in a Clean Burn waste oil furnace is the most economical way of dealing with disposal of your used oil.  There are some things you need to keep in mind after installing a Clean Burn heater at your facility:

1) Don't Run Out of Oil - Many waste oil haulers are in the habit of just stopping by your shop and sucking out the waste oil you have on hand.  If you don't have oil, your furnace will not operate!  It is essential that you do not let a hauler take your used oil at any point during the heating season.  If you are overflowing with oil, and must have some hauled off, only allow the hauler take half of your oil.  We recommend at least 12" of oil be available at all times, preferably 1/4 - 1/2 tank.

RUNNING OUT OF OIL IS OUR #1 REASON FOR SERVICE CALLS!

2) Keep contaminants out of your waste oil supply.   Water, Anti-Freeze and Brake Fluid - these are the three most common oil contaminants that will cause your furnace to stop operating, and can cause major damage to your furnace.   Other contaminants including biodiesel, Oil-Dri or cat litter, dirt and sludge in your oil tank can all cause your furnace to shut down and cause costly repairs.

Feeding your Clean Burn furnace or boiler with "Clean" used oil is important!

3) Establish a used-oil management procedure for your employees.

4) Get your used oil storage tank emptied and completely cleaned out in the summer by your waste oil hauler.  It is important to get rid of the sludge in the bottom of your tank each year.

By following these simple steps and getting proper periodic maintenance, your furnace will be happy and continue to provide reliable, economical heat all winter long!

For more information about Eco Heating Systems and Clean Burn, please visit our website at http://www.ecowasteoilheaters.com/