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.

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.

When television viewers tune in on Friday, October 9, 2009 to the Science Channel’s popular How It’s Made television show, they’ll learn the intricacies of how Clean Burn manufactures its furnaces and boilers. The scheduled segment at 9:00pm EST features step-by-step details on the assembly of Clean Burn units used by companies worldwide to recycle used motor oil.

“We’re honored to be included on this popular show that’s seen worldwide, says Morris Mantey, vice president of marketing for Clean Burn. “Our products allow businesses to recycle used-oil on-site to generate heat in an environmentally-friendly process that is a ‘win-win’ for every user. A Clean Burn customer reduces the risk of spills and contamination to the environment, significantly lowers their fuel costs, and recoups their investment on the unit within a very short time.”

Now in its 13th season, How It’s Made can be seen worldwide on The Science Channel with repeat segments on both The Science Channel and The Discovery Channel. The show is translated into 30 languages and features intriguing segments that showcase how different products are constructed.

“We’re excited to have our products and technology featured on the series 6, episode 15 show,” says Mantey. “We believe the segment will help us educate people about both the environmental savings and the substantial cost savings businesses can experience annually on their fuel bills by recycling used-oil.”

Typical businesses employing Clean Burn products to recycle used motor oil include automotive dealerships, automotive service centers, fast lube centers, truck fleet service centers, car washes, and operations using large agricultural equipment. Clean Burn products are also used in the industrial/marine industries, the recreation motor home industry and in waste management/pollution control industries.

“Any facility that generates used-oil on-site has the potential for significant savings with Clean Burn systems,” says Mantey. “The return on investment is tremendous and the reduction of risk to the environment is significant.”

Clean Burn Products
Based in Lancaster County, Pa. since 1979, Clean Burn manufactures a variety of heating systems to help small and large businesses recycle used-oil on-site, and to provide free heat while preserving the environment. Products available from Clean Burn include:

• Used-Oil Coil Tube Boilers recycle used-oil into hot water technology. The recycled used-oil generates hot water for use in car washes, baseboard heating, in-floor heating and ice melt applications. UL listed for use in central heating systems, the Models CB-200-CTB, CB-350-CTB and CB-500-CTB can be used in combination to create a boiler system for any facility.

• Low Profile Used-Oil Furnaces are ideal for small to mid-sized facilities and those with limited ceiling heights. These systems can be utilized as unit heaters or can be ducted as central furnaces. Hot air discharge louvers can be installed to direct heat precisely where it’s needed in a facility. Used-Oil Furnace models CB-1750, CB-2500 and CB-3250 comply with all EPA regulations and can burn a wide range of used-oil for free heat.

• Large Volume Used-Oil Furnaces provide high volume heating capacity for large facilities. These systems can be utilized as unit heaters or can be ducted as central furnaces. Used-Oil Furnace models CB-3500 and CB-5000 comply with all EPA regulations, feature unmatched engineering and quality construction, and employ a patented three-pass heat exchanger.

• Used-Oil Recycling Center is a self-contained, on-site recycling and heating system that allows businesses to store and burn used-oil conveniently and efficiently. The Recycling Center works in tandem with Clean Burn used-oil furnaces and has a UL-listed 250 gallon storage tank that supplies oil to the furnace.

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.

LEOLA, PA – The average low temperature in Tuktoyaktuk is -23 degrees Fahrenheit during the winter months. Record lows have been recorded at -56 degrees. Even in the middle of the summer, temperatures are a chilly 40 degrees. If you’re one of the 870 residents of this hamlet of Canada’s Northwest Territory, you’d better be ready for some cold weather.

Doug Saunders, operations manager for E. Gruben’s Transport Ltd. in Tuktoyaktuk doesn’t let the cold bother him in this hamlet that’s north of the Arctic Circle. That’s because his maintenance facility is always warm and toasty, thanks to used-oil converted to heat in the company’s Clean Burn Used-Oil Coil Tube Boiler.

“We recycle all the used-oil for our heavy equipment,” says Saunders. “We’ve got more than 100 pieces of heavy equipment such as excavators, graders, loaders, trucks, dozers and stationary engines. Our company specializes in industrial construction and maintenance, road work, excavating and grading, and wrecking and demolition. We’ve got a fleet of large machines that require nearly constant oil changes and maintenance.

“The Clean Burn boiler allows us to recycle almost 500 gallons of used-oil each month. We use the free heat generated as radiant air heating in the five-bay garage we operate.”

In business for more than 35 years, E. Gruben’s Transport purchased their first Clean Burn boiler in 1992 and recently replaced it with another unit. “The Clean Burn boiler is critical for our operations,” says Saunders. “It would be nearly impossible — and way too expensive — to safely ship the used motor oil to another facility. By recycling the used-oil on site, we’re able to reap the benefits with a warm shop space … which is important on days like today when it’s -40 degrees outside!”

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.