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B-Power-B
Penny Pincher Member
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 Posted - 09/06/2008 : 16:31:35
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I know this is way way way off topic and I hope everyone is cool with that.
Does anyone know who buys used motor oil? The local auto part stores around my area allow you to bring in your used oil for free.
I think there are a couple possible reasons for this:
1) They use it as a loss leader, a way to eliminate the hardest thing about changing your oil (thats the disposal of it) and keep you coming back.
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2) They are selling it and making money off it.
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3) Both...
Does anyone know if you can sell used oil and if so to who??
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pencilvanian
1000+ Penny Miser Member
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Posted - 09/06/2008 : 17:27:29
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I had read something last year about the idea of burning used oil in oil heaters (this was from a free paper that was offering used Mac Trucks for sale.)
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davycoppit
Penny Pincher Member
USA
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Posted - 09/06/2008 : 17:38:34
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| I visited a large road construction company a while back. All their used oil is saved and heats thier shops. They had a 15,000 gallon tank and a 2,000 gallon tank. |
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Flbandit
Penny Collector Member
USA
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Posted - 09/06/2008 : 17:45:20
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| I've heard it can be filtered and re-used, but I'm unsure how true that is. |
Are you throwing that out? |
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B-Power-B
Penny Pincher Member
USA
106 Posts |
 Posted - 09/06/2008 : 18:19:58
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I have thought of using the oil to heat/cool a warehouse and have looked at this company:
http://www.econoheat.com/
I was wondering which one was more cost effective, to burn it or to sell it (if you can even sell it).
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NotABigDeal
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
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Posted - 09/06/2008 : 18:20:35
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I personally know of two people who have heaters that burn used motor oil. My work gives one of them all our motor oil. One of my bosses works on it for him. I think that a lot of the larger diesel mechanic shops store the used oil and use it to heat their shops.
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I'm so sick over pennies....I frequently trade a dime or two for the whole "take-a-penny" container if sufficient coppers exist. That will get you some odd looks. |
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B-Power-B
Penny Pincher Member
USA
106 Posts |
Posted - 09/06/2008 : 18:41:09
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| I would be interested in knowing more about how much oil they burn per hour and the effectiveness of them. Most of the newer runs burn just under 1 gallon an hr for around 250K BTU. I wounder if the older ones are just as efficient. |
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WheatieFan
Penny Sorter Member
USA
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Posted - 09/06/2008 : 19:41:21
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I'm sure they sell it and make a little money. Another part of it may be that they _have_ to or are _strongly encouraged_ to by the environmental police. There are lots of people that will take your used oil for free, but I don't know of any one that buys it. Of course I rarely have more than 4-5 quarts at a time anyway...
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clwp
Penny Sorter Member
USA
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Posted - 09/06/2008 : 19:51:48
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very interesting idea and cost efficient. Does the oil burn clean or is there any kind of smell?
by the way B Power did you get the info i sent to you by PM |
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B-Power-B
Penny Pincher Member
USA
106 Posts |
Posted - 09/06/2008 : 20:02:40
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That was my next question, how does it burn. I also wondered if it was legal in all states or not.
I was wondering if NOTABIGDEAL has been around one and if so what its like.
(CLWP yes, I just got it. I am still getting used to checking that ohh so very small NEW PM icon. I am used to forums just slamming it in my face  )
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moboman
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1333 Posts |
Posted - 09/06/2008 : 20:53:17
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| motor oil can be recycled and used again. The oil change places, the truck comes up and just puts it through filters and adds addatives to the oil...that's all the valvoline truck does. |
I have a hard time resisting the temptation to take a wheat penny out of the take a penny cup when I see one! |
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NotABigDeal
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
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Posted - 09/06/2008 : 22:18:27
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B-Power-B, never seen one personally. I can ask my boss about the specific details as he works on it. If you have access to enough oil, I can see how it would be effective for heating at least a shop/garage or whatever.
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I'm so sick over pennies....I frequently trade a dime or two for the whole "take-a-penny" container if sufficient coppers exist. That will get you some odd looks. |
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simplicitycounts
Penny Pincher Member
USA
200 Posts |
Posted - 09/06/2008 : 22:28:30
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| Most of the places I bring my used motor oil to burn it to heat there shops. I looked into getting one awhile back. They are extremely efficient. They do need to be cleaned regularly though. www.kingbuilt.com is the place I thought about buying one from. |
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legacypac
Administrator
Canada
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Posted - 09/07/2008 : 02:05:29
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| All these responses and no one has suggested firing thier backyard (non-US of course) coin smeltor with it! What is with you people anyway ... I am so disappointed... |
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NotABigDeal
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
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Posted - 09/07/2008 : 10:35:07
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Originally posted by legacypac
All these responses and no one has suggested firing thier backyard (non-US of course) coin smeltor with it! What is with you people anyway ... I am so disappointed...
You are right. I have no smelter, but it does sound like a good idea.
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I'm so sick over pennies....I frequently trade a dime or two for the whole "take-a-penny" container if sufficient coppers exist. That will get you some odd looks. |
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B-Power-B
Penny Pincher Member
USA
106 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2008 : 14:31:45
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Hmm. Smelter huh? I guess Ill have to keep that one in mind 
I found a old used waste oil burner for sale that is fairly close to me. I am considering making the drive and picking it up.
I wish I knew if the old ones were just as efficient as the new ones. This one is at least 20 years old! |
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knibloe
Penny Hoarding Member
USA
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Posted - 09/07/2008 : 21:02:18
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| I believe in NY that if you sell motor oil, you are required by law to take back used motor oil. |
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B-Power-B
Penny Pincher Member
USA
106 Posts |
Posted - 09/07/2008 : 23:39:51
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Hmm... Okay well I would feel safe to say that as of now most places that sell motor oil also take used motor oil, but not because its profitable. Most likely they are forced/recommended by law to do so.
So for those who face steady streams of used motor oil, we have reached one conclusion:
Burn it through waste oil heaters/waste oil air conditioners.
As much as I like the idea of burning it, I feel there is also a way of selling it or reconditioning it for resale. |
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B-Power-B
Penny Pincher Member
USA
106 Posts |
Posted - 09/10/2008 : 12:38:18
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I just picked up a waste oil heater off Ebay. Its fairly old and I dont know much about it but I feel like I got an okay deal considering the cost of new ones. Its fairly close to my parents house so I am hoping my dad will want to make a little trip to pick it up.
I guess I have to figure out fuel line and pump. Im kinda excited about it, I just hope and pray the damn thing works! 
What do you guys think??
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=260282940726 br /
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horgad
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
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Posted - 09/10/2008 : 13:14:47
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Originally posted by B-Power-B
I just picked up a waste oil heater off Ebay. Its fairly old and I dont know much about it but I feel like I got an okay deal considering the cost of new ones. Its fairly close to my parents house so I am hoping my dad will want to make a little trip to pick it up.
I guess I have to figure out fuel line and pump. Im kinda excited about it, I just hope and pray the damn thing works!
What do you guys think??
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=260282940726 br /
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simplicitycounts
Penny Pincher Member
USA
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Posted - 09/10/2008 : 13:21:53
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| If you get it to work it will be great. Now you have to figure out where to get extra used oil from. Probably wouldn't hurt to ask places that change a lot of their own oil: transit / trucking places, anyone with a fleet of vehicles. |
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B-Power-B
Penny Pincher Member
USA
106 Posts |
Posted - 09/10/2008 : 13:31:17
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I'm not worried about getting the oil. I am mostly worried about what else I need to get this thing up and running. I guess I wont know until I receive the unit.
So I guess I just hook my oil drum up to the heater and plug it in??? Ill have to vent it as well I guess.
Those are the types of things I am most concerned about. |
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WheatieFan
Penny Sorter Member
USA
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Posted - 09/10/2008 : 21:13:16
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I suspect you'll need to filter it. A funnel, cheap coffee filters, and a large receiving vessel should do it. Maybe build a stand to have your dirty oil on tap, with a tap, to run through your filter into the clean container. Don't want to foul up your burner with leaves and dead bugs and whatnot.
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PennehChaos.
Penny Pincher Member
USA
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Posted - 09/16/2008 : 13:38:17
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| You can also get an inline oil filter from a marine store and some auto parts stores... basically a fitting with two ports and a standard automotive screw-on filter stuck on the bottom. This will help keep smaller things (metal shavings, etc) out of your burner nozzle. |
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