Cooler weather has arrived! The last couple of mornings have reminded me that Fall is just around the corner. So a few thoughts for Clean Burn waste oil furnace and boiler owners before we head into September:
1) Make sure you have cleaned your furnace, or that you schedule Eco Heating Systems to come do it for you. Periodic annual maintenance is essential to the long term operation of your furnace, and your overall happiness with the furnace! Just as a car or truck needs regular oil changes, your waste oil heater must be cleaned properly on a regular basis (annually for most Clean Burn owners, bi-annually for owners who burn waste oil very heavily such as quick lubes). Clean Burn recommends you have your waste oil furnace cleaned out every 700 hours (for smaller furnaces) to 1000 hours (325,000 btu's and up). Putting off periodic maintenance can cause expensive damage to the furnace and components.
2) Establish a waste oil management program: train your employees on the proper handling of waste oil and the operation of the furnace. It is best to have one employee in charge of the furnace, and a backup in case of illness. It is also important to make sure they understand that clean used oil makes a happy furnace. Contaminants in the used oil supply such as chlorine, anti-freeze, water and brake fluid can cause the furnace to shut down or can damage the waste oil heater parts. Eco Heating Systems can train your employees on the proper operation of the furnace at your next periodic maintenance appointment.
3) Do not let the oil level in your used oil storage tank go below 12"!!! If you are below 12" of waste oil in your tank, you are essentially out of oil. This is the NUMBER ONE reason we get service calls during the heating season. The oil pickup line is typically installed 8" - 10" from the bottom of the tank to help prevent drawing any sludge or contaminants into the oil supply line to the furnace. To avoid paying for a service call, make sure you advise your waste oil hauler to keep about 1/4 of the oil in the tank when they come during the heating season.
And finally, here is the list of acceptable fuels for your Clean Burn used oil heater: Crankcase oil, Transmission Fluid, New Fuel Oils #2, #4 & #5, Synthetic Used Oil, Hydraulic Fluid (up to 90 weight), Diesel Oil and Diesel Fuel (new or used)
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Eco Heating Systems to Attend WMDA Mega Show 2011
Eco Heating Systems will be attending the WMDA Mega Show in Ocean City Maryland. The show runs from September 29 - October 1st 2011.
Robert Bennett with Eco Heating Systems will be hosting a seminar on the Benefits of Recycling Waste Oil For Heat Recovery. Waste oil is a valuable resource produced by many industries, including Automobile Repair Shops, Service Stations, Quick Lube Shops, and Fleet Maintenance Facilities. The seminar will focus on the financial and environmental benefits of burning used oil for heat recovery.
Robert has over 25 years experience in the waste oil heating industry. He served as service manager for Clean Burn for 15 years and was involved in the successful UL listing of Clean Burn waste oil furnaces. Robert also assisted in writing the NFPA 31 Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment, Chapter 12: Used Oil Burning Appliances.
Eco Heating Systems will be at booth #309 on September 30th and October 1st. Stop by to see us and to learn more about Clean Burn waste oil furnaces and boilers. Or you may visit our website for more information or to hear about our current offers. http://www.ecowasteoilheaters.com/
Robert Bennett with Eco Heating Systems will be hosting a seminar on the Benefits of Recycling Waste Oil For Heat Recovery. Waste oil is a valuable resource produced by many industries, including Automobile Repair Shops, Service Stations, Quick Lube Shops, and Fleet Maintenance Facilities. The seminar will focus on the financial and environmental benefits of burning used oil for heat recovery.
Robert has over 25 years experience in the waste oil heating industry. He served as service manager for Clean Burn for 15 years and was involved in the successful UL listing of Clean Burn waste oil furnaces. Robert also assisted in writing the NFPA 31 Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment, Chapter 12: Used Oil Burning Appliances.
Eco Heating Systems will be at booth #309 on September 30th and October 1st. Stop by to see us and to learn more about Clean Burn waste oil furnaces and boilers. Or you may visit our website for more information or to hear about our current offers. http://www.ecowasteoilheaters.com/
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Man Has 2.9 Million Miles On His Odometer!
Check out this link. This is an amazing testament to the power of maintenance on your vehicles and equipment!
http://autos.yahoo.com/news/the-first-car-to-3-million-miles-.html
http://autos.yahoo.com/news/the-first-car-to-3-million-miles-.html
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Clean Burn Waste Oil Heater Parts - What Clean Burn Owners Need To Know
Clean Burn used oil furnaces and used oil boilers are unique in the waste oil heating industry. Clean Burn waste oil heaters are built from the ground up to burn used oil, unlike other cheaper brands of furnaces. So it is very important that a Clean Burn owner only use factory authorized Clean Burn parts when doing service or periodic maintnenace on their own heaters.
1) Clean Burn Factory Authorized parts will not void your warranty: Your Clean Burn used oil burner must be properly maintained according to the instructions in section 9 of your operators manual. This includes using the correct, factory authorized Clean Burn parts. Using unauthorized parts can damage your furnace, and possibly void your remaining warranty.
2) Most Clean Burn parts are interchangeable: Do you own more than one Clean Burn boiler or furnace? Then you have the opportunity to have some parts on hand that will work with ALL of your models. Common parts that people have on hand for emergencies include an electric igniter (Clean Burn part #33189), 9-5 Nozzle (all models except for CB-5000, Clean Burn part #32002), 9-11 Nozzle (CB-5000 model only, Clean Burn part #32000), single piece electrode (Clean Burn part #33183), and a check valve screen (Clean Burn part# 32061).
3) Availability: Clean Burn parts are always in stock with your local distributor. Beware of purchasing unauthorized parts! The best way to make sure you are getting factory authorized parts is to call Clean Burn at 800-331-0183 and ask for your local distributor's phone number, or visit the Clean Burn website at http://www.cleanburn.com/ and fill out the distributor locator form. Note: Clean Burn does NOT sell parts factory direct. You must contact your local distributor.
1) Clean Burn Factory Authorized parts will not void your warranty: Your Clean Burn used oil burner must be properly maintained according to the instructions in section 9 of your operators manual. This includes using the correct, factory authorized Clean Burn parts. Using unauthorized parts can damage your furnace, and possibly void your remaining warranty.
2) Most Clean Burn parts are interchangeable: Do you own more than one Clean Burn boiler or furnace? Then you have the opportunity to have some parts on hand that will work with ALL of your models. Common parts that people have on hand for emergencies include an electric igniter (Clean Burn part #33189), 9-5 Nozzle (all models except for CB-5000, Clean Burn part #32002), 9-11 Nozzle (CB-5000 model only, Clean Burn part #32000), single piece electrode (Clean Burn part #33183), and a check valve screen (Clean Burn part# 32061).
3) Availability: Clean Burn parts are always in stock with your local distributor. Beware of purchasing unauthorized parts! The best way to make sure you are getting factory authorized parts is to call Clean Burn at 800-331-0183 and ask for your local distributor's phone number, or visit the Clean Burn website at http://www.cleanburn.com/ and fill out the distributor locator form. Note: Clean Burn does NOT sell parts factory direct. You must contact your local distributor.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
What is Used Oil? Am I a Used Oil Generator?
What is Used Oil?
According to the EPA's definition, Used oil (or waste oil) is "any oil that has been refined from crude oil or any synthetic oil that has been used and as a result of such use is contaminated by physical or chemical impurities". This includes petroleum based and synthetic materials that are used for transmission fluid, crankcase oil, hydraulic fluid, heat transfer, or lubrication in vehicles and equipment. The terms used oil and waste oil are used interchangeably in the industry.
To meet EPA's definition of used oil, a substance must meet each of the following three criteria:
Origin — the first criterion for identifying used oil is based on the origin of the oil. Used oil must have been refined from crude oil or made from synthetic materials. Animal and vegetable oils are excluded from EPA's definition of used oil.
Use — the second criterion is based on whether and how the oil is used. Oils used as lubricants, hydraulic fluids, heat transfer fluids, buoyants, and for other similar purposes are considered used oil. Unused oil such as bottom clean-out waste from virgin fuel oil storage tanks or virgin fuel oil recovered from a spill, do not meet EPA's definition of used oil because these oils have never been "used." EPA's definition also excludes products used as cleaning agents or solely for their solvent properties, as well as certain petroleum-derived products like antifreeze and kerosene.
Contaminants — the third criterion is based on whether or not the oil is contaminated with either physical or chemical impurities. In other words, to meet EPA's definition, used oil must become contaminated as a result of being used. This aspect of EPA's definition includes residues and contaminants generated from handling, storing, and processing used oil. Physical contaminants could include metal shavings, sawdust, or dirt. Chemical contaminants could include solvents, halogens, or saltwater.
Your business generates used oil if you: handle waste oil through commercial or industrial operations or from the maintenance of vehicles and equipment. Farmers who produce less than 25 gallons/month of used oil are excluded from generator status, as are individuals who produce waste oil from the maintenance of their personal vehicles.
Source: Managing Used Oil: Advice for Small Businesses http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/materials/usedoil/usedoil.htm#note
According to the EPA's definition, Used oil (or waste oil) is "any oil that has been refined from crude oil or any synthetic oil that has been used and as a result of such use is contaminated by physical or chemical impurities". This includes petroleum based and synthetic materials that are used for transmission fluid, crankcase oil, hydraulic fluid, heat transfer, or lubrication in vehicles and equipment. The terms used oil and waste oil are used interchangeably in the industry.
To meet EPA's definition of used oil, a substance must meet each of the following three criteria:
Origin — the first criterion for identifying used oil is based on the origin of the oil. Used oil must have been refined from crude oil or made from synthetic materials. Animal and vegetable oils are excluded from EPA's definition of used oil.
Use — the second criterion is based on whether and how the oil is used. Oils used as lubricants, hydraulic fluids, heat transfer fluids, buoyants, and for other similar purposes are considered used oil. Unused oil such as bottom clean-out waste from virgin fuel oil storage tanks or virgin fuel oil recovered from a spill, do not meet EPA's definition of used oil because these oils have never been "used." EPA's definition also excludes products used as cleaning agents or solely for their solvent properties, as well as certain petroleum-derived products like antifreeze and kerosene.
Contaminants — the third criterion is based on whether or not the oil is contaminated with either physical or chemical impurities. In other words, to meet EPA's definition, used oil must become contaminated as a result of being used. This aspect of EPA's definition includes residues and contaminants generated from handling, storing, and processing used oil. Physical contaminants could include metal shavings, sawdust, or dirt. Chemical contaminants could include solvents, halogens, or saltwater.
Your business generates used oil if you: handle waste oil through commercial or industrial operations or from the maintenance of vehicles and equipment. Farmers who produce less than 25 gallons/month of used oil are excluded from generator status, as are individuals who produce waste oil from the maintenance of their personal vehicles.
Source: Managing Used Oil: Advice for Small Businesses http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/materials/usedoil/usedoil.htm#note
Thursday, May 26, 2011
A Bit Of Relief At The Pumps
Prices at the fuel pumps are down a bit, an average of about 5 cents/gallon in Maryland, Delaware and Lancaster County PA. However, average fuel prices in these areas are up an average of $1.04/gallon over last year!
For more information about current gasoline and diesel prices in your area, visit The AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report http://www.fuelgaugereport.com/
For more information about how you can save money on your heating bills next year with a Clean Burn used oil heater, call Eco Heating Systems at 866-888-1103 or visit our website: http://www.ecowasteoilheaters.com/
For more information about current gasoline and diesel prices in your area, visit The AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report http://www.fuelgaugereport.com/
For more information about how you can save money on your heating bills next year with a Clean Burn used oil heater, call Eco Heating Systems at 866-888-1103 or visit our website: http://www.ecowasteoilheaters.com/
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Guest Blogger Marty Bennett Writes About Her Recent Travels Thru The USA
Trip Blog Installment 1
Eco Heating Systems owner Robert Bennett and his wife Marty recently took an “end of the heating season” trip to visit their children in the western United States. They drove cross country starting in Pennsylvania’s mid state and going as far west as Wyoming. Follow our blog for some highlights and insights from their trip.
Wow! This is a big country with lots of diversity and beauty. We decided to take the lower route out west and the upper route back home, so we saw some country that was familiar and some not so familiar. Apparently we made the right decision: we missed the snow in the north on our way out, and we missed the tornados down south on our way back.
Our first stop on the trip was Deep Creek Lake in western Maryland. The leaves were just starting to come out and the lake was very high. It looks like they will have plenty of water for a great summer of boating, skiing and fishing. Deep Creek is one of our favorite places to get away from it all. Besides the lake, one of our favorite places to go is the little town of Oakland. Oakland is the county seat, but it still has managed to keep a charming small town feel about it. Every time we go there, I get the sense that I have stepped back in time. This is especially true when we visit the local soda fountain and grill. I don’t think this place has changed since it first opened. It has a cute U-shaped counter with booths flanking either side. Overflow seating can be found at table and chair sets that look like they came right out of the fifties. I don’t mean that they look like they were made to look like the fifties. They truly look like they were there in the fifties. The grill makes delicious burgers and the thick and creamy shakes are served right in the milk shake can the waitress makes them in. Dottie runs the joint and adds to the 50’s ambience.
At the front of the soda fountain is an antique shop. It is always fun to look around after lunch. Again there is a sense of nostalgia as one browses through the antique dishes, books, jewelry, and paintings. Like most antique stores, there are items that aren’t worth your time, but hidden among these, you can often find little treasures. A word to the wise—make sure to get there before 3 pm as that is the time they close the soda fountain. Also, I believe Wednesdays are their busiest day of the week due to activities in town.
While we are on the subject of burgers and shakes, we found a couple of other great spots. The first was Hires which is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are a local hamburger joint with two or three locations dotted around the city. My daughter swears that these are the best burgers in the world. I have to admit they are really good and their buns are particularly yummy. They also make great root beer floats with their legendry Hire’s root beer. Robert, on the other hand, claims that the best burger he found in Utah was at Crown Burger. He raved about the house burger, called the Crown Burger, which includes pastrami, cheese and lots of goop on it. He likes goop on a hamburger. I had a bite, and I have to admit it was pretty darn good too. But for the real hamburger lovers out there, you might want to try the King Kong burger we saw advertized outside of Lincoln Nebraska. They made the claim that it is made with 2 pounds of beef. To me that isn’t a burger, that is dinner for eight.
Eco Heating Systems owner Robert Bennett and his wife Marty recently took an “end of the heating season” trip to visit their children in the western United States. They drove cross country starting in Pennsylvania’s mid state and going as far west as Wyoming. Follow our blog for some highlights and insights from their trip.
Wow! This is a big country with lots of diversity and beauty. We decided to take the lower route out west and the upper route back home, so we saw some country that was familiar and some not so familiar. Apparently we made the right decision: we missed the snow in the north on our way out, and we missed the tornados down south on our way back.
Our first stop on the trip was Deep Creek Lake in western Maryland. The leaves were just starting to come out and the lake was very high. It looks like they will have plenty of water for a great summer of boating, skiing and fishing. Deep Creek is one of our favorite places to get away from it all. Besides the lake, one of our favorite places to go is the little town of Oakland. Oakland is the county seat, but it still has managed to keep a charming small town feel about it. Every time we go there, I get the sense that I have stepped back in time. This is especially true when we visit the local soda fountain and grill. I don’t think this place has changed since it first opened. It has a cute U-shaped counter with booths flanking either side. Overflow seating can be found at table and chair sets that look like they came right out of the fifties. I don’t mean that they look like they were made to look like the fifties. They truly look like they were there in the fifties. The grill makes delicious burgers and the thick and creamy shakes are served right in the milk shake can the waitress makes them in. Dottie runs the joint and adds to the 50’s ambience.
At the front of the soda fountain is an antique shop. It is always fun to look around after lunch. Again there is a sense of nostalgia as one browses through the antique dishes, books, jewelry, and paintings. Like most antique stores, there are items that aren’t worth your time, but hidden among these, you can often find little treasures. A word to the wise—make sure to get there before 3 pm as that is the time they close the soda fountain. Also, I believe Wednesdays are their busiest day of the week due to activities in town.
While we are on the subject of burgers and shakes, we found a couple of other great spots. The first was Hires which is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are a local hamburger joint with two or three locations dotted around the city. My daughter swears that these are the best burgers in the world. I have to admit they are really good and their buns are particularly yummy. They also make great root beer floats with their legendry Hire’s root beer. Robert, on the other hand, claims that the best burger he found in Utah was at Crown Burger. He raved about the house burger, called the Crown Burger, which includes pastrami, cheese and lots of goop on it. He likes goop on a hamburger. I had a bite, and I have to admit it was pretty darn good too. But for the real hamburger lovers out there, you might want to try the King Kong burger we saw advertized outside of Lincoln Nebraska. They made the claim that it is made with 2 pounds of beef. To me that isn’t a burger, that is dinner for eight.
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