For more than a decade, John Brown has saved $3,000 on his heating bills every year. That’s more than $30,000 in free heat he has pumped into his custom exhaust and pipe bending shop thanks to his Clean Burn furnace.

“I recycle about 15 gallons of used motor oil each day which eliminates the need for me to pay heating bills each winter,” says Brown, owner of John Brown Custom Bent Exhausts in Renfrew, PA. “My company has been in business for 27 years and one of the best days ever was 15 years ago when I decided to purchase my Clean Burn 350,000 BTU furnace. After just two years, the unit paid for itself and I’ve received free heat ever since!”

Where does his company get the used oil to “fuel” his Clean Burn unit? “I’ve become a green center locally,” says Brown. “Car dealers supply me with their used motor oil, we produce some here, and I even have individuals come in to me with gallon jugs of used motor oil on a daily basis. By recycling all of this oil we’re really helping the environment.”

Brown, who services and sells exhaust systems and mufflers in the greater Butler, Penn. area, has recommended Clean Burn furnaces to other companies locally over the years. “I’m a preacher for recycling used motor oil,” says Brown. “This is the one piece of equipment that, if something happened to my shop, it would be the first item I’d want to replace. For a minimal amount of service time — just five minutes every few weeks — this Clean Burn unit has been a work horse at recycling used motor oil. The return-on-investment has been so impressive with this product that I’m always recommending it to other business owners.”

Engineered to burn used motor oils generated by cars, trucks, heavy equipment, boats and other vehicles, Clean Burn furnaces and boilers transform used-oil into free heat. More than 80,000 Clean Burn products located throughout the world burn millions of gallons of used-oils each year on-site, at the point of generation. This volume of used-oil would otherwise be transported on highway systems and pose a considerable risk to spills and/or contamination to the environment.

Clean Burn is an ENERGY STAR® partner. The company holds numerous industry certifications and works with the U.S. government, the Environmental Protection Agency and various associations to help coordinate the establishment of standards and regulations related to heat recovery and recycling efforts involving used motor oils. For more information on Clean Burn, visit www.cleanburn.com or call 1-800-331-0183.

This story was also featured in the Chicago Examiner here.

Clean Burn®, manufacturers of energy systems that transform used motor oil into free heat, has introduced a new company website at www.cleanburn.com. The interactive site includes an innovative “Compare” feature that encourages visitors to compare the components of Clean Burn units to those found in converted fuel oil furnaces, factory-direct furnaces and blast tube furnaces.

“The Compare Section of the site has callouts that identify different aspects of Clean Burn products as compared to those found in alternative machinery,” says Morris Mantey, president and CEO of Clean Burn. “You can physically see the difference in the heat exchangers, burners, and pumps to gain a clear understanding of the components of these valuable pieces of equipment and how Clean Burn products are built to provide years of service.”

The clean, fresh design of the new Clean Burn site makes it easy to navigate between product information, tips on selecting the right furnace for the right setting, product manuals and environmental information. The site also includes sections with product warranties and registration details, a worldwide distributor locator and videos on using used motor oil furnaces and boilers.

Engineered to burn used motor oils generated by cars, trucks, heavy equipment, boats and other vehicles, Clean Burn waste oil heater products are manufactured in the United States and can transform used-oil into free heat. More than 80,000 Clean Burn furnaces and boilers located throughout the world burn millions of gallons of used-oils each year on-site, at the point of generation. This volume of used-oil would otherwise be transported on highway systems and pose a considerable risk to spills and/or contamination to the environment.

Clean Burn is an ENERGY STAR® partner. The company holds numerous industry certifications and works with the U.S. government, the Environmental Protection Agency and various associations to help coordinate the establishment of standards and regulations related to heat recovery and recycling efforts involving used motor oils. For more information on Clean Burn, visit www.cleanburn.com or call 1-800-331-0183.

Virginia Tax Credit Experiences A Decade of Success

Since 1988 Mike Morris has been selling and installing Clean Burn used-oil recycling furnaces throughout Virginia. Sales have been exceptionally steady for the past decade thanks to the Virginia Recycling and Pollution Control Tax Incentive Programs that was launched in 1999.

“Even in a weak economy, we continue to see strong sales thanks to the tax credit from the state of Virginia,” says Morris, owner of Morris Distributing in Verona, Va. “The Virginia tax credit reimburses a business up to 50 percent of the purchase price of a waste oil furnace. That makes a dramatic investment difference for businesses.

“Companies are interested in this tax credit because they can save up to $5,000 by installing a Clean Burn furnace that will also save them on energy bills and eliminate the cost of hauling away used motor oils. That incentive has boosted our sales this year and for the past 10 years.”

As the world’s leading manufacturer of used-oil furnaces, used-oil boilers and used-oil recycling centers, Clean Burn helps businesses generate free heat from used-oil commonly found in all types of combustion engines. Millions of gallons of used-oil are recycled worldwide each year with Clean Burn units.

Recycling Success in 2009

As an example of his success, Morris relays that during the last quarter of 2009 he saw a widespread array of businesses purchasing Clean Burn units from him. More than 30 “mom and pop” auto repair centers invested in the furnaces, as did several car dealerships, motorcycle dealers, junkyards and trucking companies.

“Wherever you have large quantities of used motor oil, you have the potential to save energy by recycling,” says Morris. “We’ve sold these cost-effective units to heavy construction contractors, trash collection companies, equipment rental yards and even a poultry farmer. The Clean Burn furnaces are a wise, long-term investment for any location producing 500 gallons or more of used motor oil on a yearly basis.”

Morris believes one of the most sensible uses of a Clean Burn unit now takes place at the Fairview Beach Yacht Club in Fredericksburg, Va. The marina purchased the unit in late 2009 to recycle more than 500 gallons of used oil that is generated yearly during servicing of 100 boats and dozens of equipment pieces at the yacht club.

“The Clean Burn furnace is a great investment that will pay for itself in about three years,” says Bucky Potts, manager at the yacht club’s maintenance shop. “The Virginia tax credit was a huge incentive for us to purchase the unit. We paid about $8,000 for the furnace and installation, and we’ll receive 50 percent of that back from the state.

“This Clean Burn furnace allows us to forgo the expense and potential hazards of hauling away used motor oil. Instead we’re recycling that oil into heat for our shop. That’s a ‘win-win’ investment that I’d recommend to any marina nationwide.”

For additional details on the Virginia recycling tax credit of up to 50%, visit http://www.deq.state.va.us/waste/rtaxinc.html. For information on Morris Distributing, go to www.morrisdist.com.

There are 80,000 Clean Burn functional furnaces and boilers located throughout the world that burn millions of gallons of used-oil each year on-site, at the point of generation. This volume of used-oil would otherwise be transported on highway systems and pose a considerable risk to spills and/or contamination to the environment.

Clean Burn is an ENERGY STAR® partner. The company holds numerous industry certifications and works with the U.S. government, the Environmental Protection Agency and various associations to help coordinate the establishment of standards and regulations related to heat recovery and recycling efforts involving used motor oils. For more information on Clean Burn, visit www.cleanburn.com or call 1-800-331-0183.

MetroPark Recycles Oil To Heat Offices
Using reclaimed motor oil saves money, time and carbon emissions.

By Dave Larsen
Dayton Daily News
December 14, 2009

Since 2005, Five Rivers MetroParks has heated its Englewood facility with used motor oil from its fleet of service vehicles, and officials like the results.

The recycling initiative saves the park district money and reduces carbon emissions, said Dave Spitler, assistant manager for Englewood MetroPark. He could not provide specific figures.

A Clean Burn furnace installed four years ago at Englewood MetroPark is fueled by spent oil from the district’s nearly 200 motorized vehicles, which range from tractors to lawn mowers.

Previously, the 2,400-square-foot office and shop facility was heated by two wood-burning stoves, which required workers to cut, split and dry wood, as well as tend the stoves.

“You had a lot of man hours involved in keeping heat back in the shop area where we do our mechanical work,” Spitler said.

MetroParks started collecting used oil in 2006 from its regional facilities. The district recycles about 550 gallons of oil annually, Spitler said.

The initiative also saves the district money by eliminating transportation and disposal fees for used oil.

The used-oil furnace cost about $5,800, said Clayton Gingerich, owner of Gingerich’s Clean Burn, the Plain City, Ohio, distributor that installed it.

The furnace burns oil at 1,800 degrees, creating low emissions, said Kathy Ziprik, spokeswoman for Clean Burn Inc. of Leola, Pa.

Furnaces that burn used oil on site are becoming more popular with U.S. park districts, Ziprik said.

“It has been popular with any place that has a large amount of used oil,” such as car dealerships, oil change businesses and transit companies, she said.

Several Dayton-area businesses donate their used motor oil to MetroParks.

“We pretty well keep our tanks full with the process that we have here in recycling within our own district,” Spitler said.

Other area MetroParks have embarked on similar “green” initiatives.

Germantown MetroPark this month installed new tables and chairs made from about 1,800 recycled milk jugs. The items were purchased with a $4,297 grant from the Montgomery County Solid Waste District, said Val Hunt, MetroParks spokeswoman.

Full story and images available from the Dayton Daily News online here.

Clean Burn is the world’s leading waste oil heater producer with reliable waste oil furnace and boiler models that generate free heat by recycling used oil on site.

Look at the numbers. In February of 2008, Downtown Ford Lincoln Mercury in Canton, Ohio paid $9,600 for gas to heat their enormous facility. One year later, they paid just $169 for their February of 2009 gas bill. What made such a dramatic difference? The addition of six furnaces and one boiler from Clean Burn that now recycle the company’s waste motor oil and turn it into free heat.

“We did 27,000 oil changes in 2008,” says Brad Black, owner and general manager of Downtown Ford Lincoln Mercury. “That’s a massive amount of used motor oil that we previously paid to have hauled away. Then we got smart. We worked with Gingerich’s Clean Burn to install units that recycle the used motor oil and provide us with free heat.

“There’s more than 35,000 square feet of space in our showroom, body shop, parts department, tire center, service area, quick lube center, waiting rooms and offices. A year ago it cost almost $10,000 to heat that space for just one month in the winter. Now it costs us a tiny fraction of that amount.”

Black, who believes the Clean Burn units will pay for themselves in under two years, feels good about his company’s investment. “This technology is fantastic,” says Black. “We’ve reduced the transfer of used motor oils on our highway systems and the potential hazards associated with transporting that oil while taking positive steps to help the environment. And, we have already saved tens of thousands of dollars in heating bills. I thought about making this investment years ago, but wanted to wait for better technology. I’m so glad I did. The Clean Burn units are paying back big time!”

Located at 1423 West Tuscarawas Street in Canton, Ohio, Downtown Ford Lincoln Mercury was started in 1985. The state-of-the-art dealership is happy to share the good news about their recycling efforts. “We’re telling everyone that comes into our Quick Lube Center exactly what we do with their used motor oil and how we’re helping keep the environment healthier in our area,” says Black. “That messaging has had quite a positive impact on our customers and our employees.”

Gingerich Clean Burn, which has sold Clean Burn units throughout Ohio since 1981, applauds the auto dealership’s investment in the recycled motor oil units. “We were able to provide them with a turnkey solution,” says Clayton Gingerich. “We went in and set up a manifold system that pipes the heat throughout their entire facility. These same units can also bring exceptional savings and benefits to agricultural, municipal government and trucking locations that have a great deal of excess used motor oil on a regular basis.”

For additional details on Downtown Ford Lincoln Mercury in Canton, visit www.DowntownFord.com. For information on Clean Burn units available throughout Ohio, visit www.GingerichCleanBurn.com or contact Clayton Gingerich at 1-800-589-3481.

There are 80,000 Clean Burn functional furnaces and boilers located throughout the world that burn approximately 120 million gallons of used-oil each year on-site, at the point of generation. This volume of used-oil would otherwise be transported on highway systems and pose a considerable risk to spills and/or contamination to the environment.

Clean Burn is an ENERGY STAR® partner. The company holds numerous industry certifications and works with the U.S. government, the Environmental Protection Agency and various associations to help coordinate the establishment of standards and regulations related to heat recovery and recycling efforts involving used motor oils. For more information on Clean Burn, visit www.CleanBurn.com or call 1-800-331-0183.

LEOLA, PA – After 30 years of innovations, Clean Burn, the world leader in used-oil heating systems, continues its tradition of excellence with the introduction of a new CB-3250 low profile used-oil furnace.

UL listed for use as a unit heater or central (ducted) furnace, the CB-3250 is ideal for facilities with limited ceiling heights. Designed for the flexibility of being able to ceiling mount, the unit joins the low profile family of the CB-1750 and the CB-2500. The new CB-3250 can recycle 2.1 gallons of used motor oil per hour and is rated at approximately 325,000 BTUs per hour.

“We’ve designed and introduced this new low profile used-oil furnace at the direct request of customers looking for ceiling mounted options with higher recycling capabilities,” says Michael Shirk, president and CEO of Clean Burn. “At just 35 inches high and 121 inches long, the CB-3250 is ideal for areas needing maximum output of heated air from recycled used-oil. This product complies with all EPA regulations and serves as an efficient and reliable environmentally-friendly product for operations producing a significant amount of used motor oils.”

As with all Clean Burn products, the CB-3250 has superior pumping systems that allow the unit to potentially pump oil up to 300 feet with minimum -40 Fahrenheit oil temperature, including drawing oil stored in outdoor tanks. The highly efficient furnace system includes in-line washable oil filter for easy maintenance, along with a vacuum gauge for the filter, wall thermostat, check valve, tank filter, barometric damper, oil line fittings and an oil supply pump. The comprehensive system is available throughout North America.

“With 30 years of experience behind us, we’re not resting,” says Shirk. “We continue to respond to our customers’ needs and develop new products that provide them with a high return on their investment. The CB-3250 is just our latest example of how Clean Burn works both with and for our customers.”

There are 80,000 Clean Burn functional furnaces and boilers located throughout the world that burn used-oil each year on-site, at the point of generation. This volume of used-oil would otherwise be transported on highway systems and pose a considerable risk to spills and/or contamination to the environment.

Clean Burn is an ENERGY STAR® partner. The company holds numerous industry certifications and works with the U.S. government, the Environmental Protection Agency and various associations to help coordinate the establishment of standards and regulations related to heat recovery and recycling efforts involving used motor oils. For more information on Clean Burn, visit www.cleanburn.com or call 1-800-331-0183.