Biodiesel in boilers

[mtbugbee]

Can biodiesel be used to heat homes?

 

[pitzel]

I don't see why not.

Now, whether it is worthwhile even bothering with biodiesel instead of the raw oils is questionable. You could probably burn just the raw feedstock for making biodiesel quite effectively and omit the biodiesel conversion process.

 

[medic]

Yes. My wife's best friend's in-laws heat their home with a form of biodiesel. They also run biodiesel in their vehicles. They converted after they heard about my dad using WVO in his VW.

 

[Kestas]

I checked into this and came up with the following web site: Omni waste oil furnace

I figured if people can burn biodiesel in their cars, why couldn't I heat my house with it, especially since I don't have a diesel car, plus, I'm sure home heating is less demanding of the fuel.

I don't know how much that furnace costs (it looks expensive), but it sure is tempting to have one installed in my home. I have easy access to used motor oil.

 

[Steve S]

Companies turn me off when the prices are not listed. I get the I am screwed feeling.