The Garage Fiery Dragon: A Ghetto Oil Burner

🔥The Garage Fiery Dragon is a homemade oil burner that I've modified and experimented with over the years.

⚙️The burner is quite bare bones and rough looking, as I've performed various welding and modifications on it.

🔧I've tried different methods to enhance its performance, including preheating the oil, but some ideas didn't work out.

🧪This burner served as a valuable learning experience, teaching me how to automate the House Fiery Dragon oil burner.

🔥I demonstrate how the burner operates, from the oil tank to the heater block, spark plug, and siphon air.

Why does the Garage Fiery Dragon look so rough?

—The burner has gone through multiple modifications and welding experiments, which contribute to its rough appearance.

What was the purpose of preheating the oil?

—I attempted to preheat the oil to improve its combustion, but the method didn't work out as expected.

What did you learn from the Garage Fiery Dragon?

—This burner served as an invaluable learning experience and taught me how to automate the House Fiery Dragon oil burner.

How does the Garage Fiery Dragon operate?

—The burner starts from the oil tank, where the oil is heated in the heater block, passes through the nozzle and spark plug, and is ignited by siphon air.

Can you run the Garage Fiery Dragon with different types of oil?

—Yes, I have experimented with running the burner on different types of oil, including tractor fluid, with successful results.

00:00Introduction to the Garage Fiery Dragon and the purpose of the video as a side mission while working on the House Fiery Dragon.

00:37Brief history and background of the Garage Fiery Dragon, built by my father when I was young and later revived by me.

01:20Overview of the modifications and welding experiments performed on the burner, resulting in its rough appearance.

04:48Explanation of the preheating attempt and other modifications made to improve the burner's performance.

08:23Demonstration of how the Garage Fiery Dragon operates, taking you through the oil tank, heater block, spark plug, and siphon air system.

10:59Discussion on the challenges of running the burner and the importance of adjusting the air pressure and siphon air correctly.

12:02Showcasing the aftermath of running the burner, including the minimal smoke produced and the glowing heat generated.

12:22Overview of the oil processing setup using a 270-gallon tote on a trailer, demonstrating the storage and filtration process.