| Q: |
Why buy
a used-oil-fired heater? |
| A: |
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FREE HEAT!
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Limited liability on waste oil disposal.
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Elimination of disposal cost.
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Easier, cleaner and safer system for
handling, storing and elimination of waste oils.
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Federal law states that the generator
of used oil is responsible for the waste forever; however, if you burn
it on site, your liability ends.
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Even if an approved and licensed transporter
hauls your waste oil, you are still liable for any cleanup or removal action
incurred. Burning your oil on site eliminates your liability.
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When underground storage tanks with capacities
of 1100 gallons or less are used for heating oil, they are exempted from
the Federal UST Regulations.
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| Q: |
Why
buy a Reznor Used-Oil-Fired Heater? |
| A: |
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Reznor has been manufacturing heating
equipment for 115 years.
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Reznor is the largest manufacturer of
commercial gas unit heating equipment in the U.S.A.
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Reznor will back every waste oil heater
100%.
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Reznor waste oil heaters are U.L. listed
or C.S.A. Certified.
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Reznor is the only manufacturer of commercial
heating equipment that also makes waste oil heaters.
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Reznor has a nationwide dealer network
to provide service and sales of waste oil heaters.
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Reznor distributors stock parts so that
should repairs be required, the local availability of parts will reduce
downtime to a minimum.
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Reznor waste oil heaters have a 10 year
combustion chamber warranty.
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Reznor's unit has a 1 year parts warranty.
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Reznor's advanced engineering design
with the exclusive "upside down" heat exchanger is over 80% efficient.
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Reznor has a patented automatic flow
control pump that provides a constant flow of oil to the furnace whether
#2 fuel oil or 50 weight gear lube is used.
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Reznor waste oil heaters include a quiet,
onboard air compressor, eliminating the need for shop air.
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Reznor's exclusive, totally self-adjusting
waste oil heater requires no "end-user" adjustments.
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Reznor's advanced engineering provides
easy access for complete inspection and cleaning.
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| Q: |
What are the
laws and regulations regarding used-oil-fired heaters? |
| A: |
The Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) allows for the used of used motor oil to be used for fuel in heaters.
The requirements are that the oil must be generated on site (as in a service
station or car dealership service area), or the oil can come from "do-it-yourselfers"
(people who change their own oil and turn it in for recycling). Heaters
must not exceed 500,000 BTUH.
Some local laws and codes may apply.
For more information, contact your hvac contractor or Reznor Representative
by calling 800-695-1901, then select option "2" |
| Q: |
What is
the history of Reznor Heaters? |
| A: |
See
our brochure. |
| Q: |
Is Trent Reznor,
the lead singer for the band "Nine Inch Nails" associated with Reznor Heaters? |
| A: |
Trent Reznor is a direct descendant
of George Reznor, the found of the Reznor Heater Company. Trent was raised
in Mercer, PA where the main Reznor Factory is still located. The Reznor
Family sold the company during the 1960s. |
