use of waste hydraulic oil

[masher]

i want to use waste hydraulic oil to heat a warehouse.has somebody done this ? also if possible to use this oil in a small burner to heat a greenhouse at home ! can a mod be made to existing oil/keresine burner/boiler . what temp does the hyd oil need to burn efficiently etc etc

 

[JStephen]

I would try to run the question by the oil supplier/manufacturer, first. My concern is that the oil may have additives (or contaminants, ie, metals) where they simply don't recommend burning it, period, at least in a situation where emissions can't be easily monitored or controlled.

If you ever notice on a gas pump, the labels say "For use as a motor fuel only"- ie, they don't recommend using it in your Coleman lantern due to the additives in it. Perhaps similar issues here.

 

[svanels]

Generally I encounter the opposite question, They have waste oil and want to use it like hydraulic oil. Their first option is used motor-oil sigh...

Steven van Els
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