When money is tight for auto repair shops and dealerships it makes little sense to pay for removal of waste oil that could be used as a source of heat.
Waste oil furnaces not only save shops money on Winter heating bills, they are great tools to assist shops in recycling efforts.
It has been said a waste oil heater will provide a return on investment (ROI) unmatched by most other tools and equipment found in an auto repair shop or body shop.
With Winter setting in and energy costs soaring, it only makes sense for auto mechanics and hobbyists to consider waste oil heaters to warm their respective repair shops and auto service facilities. Waste oil is plentiful and free. Best of all, waste oil heaters have evolved to burn waste oil cleanly, with limited odor, and they require little maintenance.
A waste oil heater is sometimes referred to as a waste oil furnace. Waste oil burners are usually mounted in a fixed location. However, there are portable units on the market that are worth a look if mobility is a concern. Most units, fixed or mobile, will burn petroleum waste as thin as fuel oil or as thick as gear lube. Some new high-end units also burn vegetable oil waste.
If the advantages of a waste oil heater are peaking your interest, make sure you look for one that is EPA approved. The better waste oil furnaces have stainless steel heat chambers that carry 10 year warranties.
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