DIY diesel stove for the garage

Distinctive features

A stove assembled by yourself has a number of advantages:

it saves fuel;
if desired, you can design a stove of any size, which will be the most suitable option for a given room;
easy to transport;
ease of use;
The oven dripper can be used for cooking. To do this, when constructing a stove, the pipe is placed on the side.

Diagram of a diesel-powered dropper stove. This is a very economical design. Complete combustion of compounds occurs in the furnace chamber

When making a drip stove with your own hands, you need to follow fire safety precautions:

the device must be located in a draft-free room;
flammable objects should be absent near the stove; it is advisable to have free space next to it (about half a meter);
Do not use water to extinguish or cool the stove.

Materials needed to build the furnace:

sheet metal;
copper pipe;
pipe branch;
rubber hose;
gas cylinder;
screws;
medical burner.

The main tools that will be useful for the job are a welding machine, a drill and a clamp.

A popular do-it-yourself device is a drip stove made from a gas cylinder

Self-production

To do this, you will need a tank with a volume of at least 2 liters. There will be no smoke or soot during stove operation. During the process of igniting the stove, it will, so this process is recommended to be carried out outdoors.

Diesel from the fuel tank enters the wick cup. Using the dispenser, you can regulate the amount of incoming fuel. In the combustion cup, the fuel is heated until a gaseous mixture is formed, which then enters the combustion chamber. The spiral, which is located at the top of the chamber, is heated to a temperature of 800 °C. The smoke escapes through the chimney.

You can make your own apparatus weighing six kilograms. Diesel fuel is a fuel with a fairly high density, so its consumption is minimal. Overall, this stove is an efficient and easily transportable design.

Description of the heating device

The stove uses liquid fuel during operation, it can be diesel fuel or kerosene. From the fuel tank, diesel fuel enters the wick compartment under its own gravity or gravity. This feed is regulated by a special device. After heating, diesel fuel releases volatile substances that enter the combustion chamber and release additional heat during combustion. In store-bought versions, the designers have provided for compact vapor distribution, which leads to uniform combustion.

The design includes a removable fuel tank with a valve and screw for adjustment. A block with a valve is installed, the grille is removable, there is a reflector and a burner. The reflector is treated with a powder-based dye, which increases heating.

It is actively used by private owners in non-residential premises, for example, garages, basements, greenhouses, tents. They perfectly complement the recreation of tourists and fishermen, but are rarely used in residential premises if there are no alternative heating options and there is no electricity.

Positive and negative sides

The advantages include:

uniform heat distribution in the room;
does not depend on the electrical network;
the combustion process is completely under control;
the cost of the unit is affordable for all users, installation is simple;
no soot or smoke is emitted during proper operation;
works economically, can be rearranged and carried due to its low weight and dimensions;
a fire-safe option.

Disadvantages are manifested in shortcomings:

does not work on unrefined oil;
not used in unventilated rooms due to the unpleasant odor from combustion;
low-inertia unit.

Safety requirements

For normal operation without unforeseen situations, certain measures must be observed:

the heating unit is not located near flammable objects and materials, and the installation site is not cluttered;
Do not place containers with contents weighing more than 5 kg on the cooking grate;
if there is no ventilation system or blind window openings, then you cannot use a miracle stove using liquid fuel;
the stove is placed on a base that is covered with refractory material (asbestos, ceramics, brick);
do not use other types of fuel other than those specified in the instructions;
prevent water from entering the fuel tank.

Waste oil dripper stove

One type of cheap fuel is used oil. The stove can heat up to 800-900 °C. At the outlet the temperature will be 90 °C.

Pour a portion of oil and add 50-100 g of ignition agent (special fluid, heating oil, kerosene or diesel fuel). This is necessary to quickly ignite the stove. Wait until the combustion process stabilizes. Then you can pour in the next portion.

If there is any spilled oil, it must be removed immediately. Combustion occurs inside the pipe. This is a safe process. Fuel consumption is from 0.5 to 1.5 liters per hour. When the stove lights up, you can heat the water.

Waste oil dripper stove

Recommended for use: diesel oil, fuel oil, waste oil, heating oil. Do not use gasoline, acetone or other solvents. Avoid getting water into the fuel.

Special literature contains a large number of detailed instructions on how to make a drip stove with your own hands. Each of these designs is unique and has its own advantages and disadvantages. You can also use a store-bought version of the stove, but modify it at your own discretion.

Service

A diesel stove produces a lot of ash and soot. If you allow a layer of at least 2 mm, you can get increased fuel consumption by 10%. Therefore, there is a need for periodic cleaning.

And special attention in diesel heating devices is paid to the burner. When servicing, you should clean the divider and nozzles from carbon deposits. The frequency of such heating appliance servicing is determined by the quality of the fuel: the worse it is, the more often

The best option is once every 6 months

The frequency of such servicing of the heating device is determined by the quality of the fuel: the worse it is, the more often. The best option is once every 6 months.

Diesel boiler in action

You should not clean a diesel stove with your own hands, as this can lead to damage to the heating equipment. Trying on your own can be dangerous to your health.

Timely and qualified service of diesel heating equipment is a guarantee of its long-lasting and trouble-free operation.

Cleaning a diesel boiler

Diesel heaters: specifics of the device and options for self-production

Storing a vehicle in a heated and dry garage significantly extends its service life, and also allows you to significantly reduce the cost of purchasing antifreeze and car maintenance.

In addition, in a dry and warm room you have the opportunity to maintain your vehicle yourself. A diesel heater will help organize inexpensive, but at the same time high-quality heating in the garage. Now we’ll try to figure out how such a miracle stove works and how you can assemble it on your own.

Design of heating equipment running on diesel fuel

A factory or homemade diesel garage heater is multifunctional equipment. It can be used as the main, additional or alternative source of thermal energy if there is a heating system already installed in the room.

If necessary, the stove can be used as a hob: food can be quickly heated on it and the kettle can boil.

Important! Diesel heaters are strictly prohibited from being installed in poorly ventilated areas. And if during operation the stove almost does not emit harmful substances into the atmosphere, then during the ignition and extinguishing of the fire, emissions of a small amount of compounds hazardous to human health are observed in the smoke.

Precautionary measures

A heating device of this type cannot be used in bedrooms during rest periods, or in places where there is no or very poor ventilation! Diesel fuel emits acrid smoke, which can enter the room during ignition and extinguishing. The air exchange volume should be 20 m3 per hour or more.

At the same time, this should not be a drafty area.

Stove "Solyarogas"

Do not place the stove close to walls, furniture or other objects, especially if they are made of flammable materials. The distance around the device is at least 50 cm on each side.

Do not allow any liquids, including water, to come into contact with a burning stove.

It is not recommended to experiment with fuel. The manufacturer has already done this at the enterprise.

The results of such experiments can be read in the instructions, which list all brands of fuel compatible with this model.

Homemade stoves: assembly options

If you want to save money, you can try making a diesel stove for the garage on your own. Let's consider the most basic design options of this type and understand the specifics of their manufacture.

Option No. 1 - from a used gas cylinder

A diesel fuel stove can be made from a used gas cylinder. And if there is one, then consider that half of the structure is already ready. The main requirement for the manufacture of such a design is the thickness of the cylinder wall - it should not exceed 1.5 mm.

The next step is selecting a pipe for the chimney. A piece of pipe with a diameter of at least 10 cm will do. The length of the chimney must be at least 4 meters. The recommended metal wall thickness is 2 mm.

To make a diesel stove for a garage on your own, in this case you will need the following tools:

Bulgarian;
drill;
welding machine;
roulette;
building level.

Algorithm for creating a diesel heater:

We free the container from condensation and rinse it from the odorant.
Using a grinder, cut off the top part where the valve is located.
The lower part of the cylinder will act as a chamber - we weld the legs to it, which are steel corners. The upper part is the lid of the future stove. In order to ensure the possibility of adjusting the fuel supply, a special valve is mounted in it.
After the stove is assembled and installed in the required location, we proceed to installing the chimney. It must be positioned strictly vertically. This nuance should be taken into account when choosing a place to install the heater: it should be located only in a place where it is possible to mount a chimney pipe without bends or slopes.

For reference! The cylinder can be placed both vertically and horizontally. In the first case, it is possible to use the metal legs of the structure as air ducts.

This type of design operates exclusively on diesel fuel or purified waste oil without water and alcohol impurities. The use of gasoline and kerosene as fuel is strictly prohibited.

Option No. 2 - from a welded tank

The structure can be made by welding sheets of heat-resistant steel, 4-6 mm thick. The only thing is that you will need to purchase or rent a sheet bending machine. Other consumables and tools are more freely available.

Most of them are in the arsenal of any man, while others can be purchased at a hardware store.

It is possible to implement this version of a diesel furnace with the following tools and consumables:

steel corners with a shelf size of 20 mm - future legs of the structure;
burner pipe;
smoke exhaust pipe – Ø10 cm and 4 m long;
roulette;
Bulgarian;
file;
welding machine;
building level;
hammer.

The result should be a compact -70x50x35 mm and relatively light heater - about 26 kg. The design, when assembled correctly, is stable, easy to use and effective in terms of the speed of heating the room. Also, if there is an opportunity and desire, such a device can be connected to a water heating system.

For reference! Heat-resistant steel stoves are characterized by high durability. Garages and workshops are often equipped with these. Such devices can operate on diesel fuel, waste oil and diesel fuel.

The bottom of the fuel tank and its lid are made of thick steel sheet - 6-7 mm, and the tank itself is made of sheets 4 mm thick. First of all, you should choose a diagram of the future design - it can be found on the Internet.

According to the chosen scheme, sheets are cut out, which then need to be welded together, and the seams processed with a file.

The tank pipe is not difficult to make: we cut out a strip of metal 4 mm thick and 115 mm wide, bend it into a ring and weld it to the tank. The result should be a pipe Ø34-34.5 cm. It must be equipped with a lid: it is cut from a sheet 6 mm thick and welded to the pipe. And then we move on to making the legs.

The fuel tank is made of steel sheets 6 mm thick. We cut out a round piece Ø35.2 cm and a strip 6 mm wide. In the center of the circle we drill a hole for the future chimney - its diameter depends on the diametrical size of the chimney.

The optimal hole size for efficient operation of the structure is 100 mm. You will also need another hole for filling oil. It is slightly smaller in size than the previous one - 50-60 mm, and is located at a distance of 40 mm from the smoke exhaust duct.

From a sheet 6 mm thick, cut out a rectangular partition 7x33 cm and weld it to the circle, moving it closer to the pipe. The exhaust pipe is made from a section of a smoke exhaust pipe - a length of 13 cm will be quite enough.

To make a burner, we drill 48 holes Ø9 mm in the pipe with a pitch of 60 mm from each other. As a result, we should get 6 rows, each of which has 8 holes.

Now we move on to installing the burner: we place it evenly and tightly in the tank lid, correcting inaccuracies with a file. A Ø16 cm pipe is inserted into the fuel tank, after which we connect the upper and lower parts without using a welding machine.

To seal the structure, it is advisable to use a Ø35.4 cm ring. All that remains is to completely assemble the structure and install the sliding plate into it.

Option No. 3 – drip type model

To implement this version of the stove, you will need a regular rubber burner with a hose with a volume of 2 liters. We attach a copper tube 1-1.5 meters long to the hose, having previously bent it into the letter G.

Next, bend the hose in half and secure it with screw clamps. The burner itself is placed on the wall and fuel is poured into it. The fuel supply intensity is adjusted via a screw.

Our wick will be made of rags: we form it using flexible metal wire, which must be wrapped in a rag and soaked in diesel fuel. The best option would be to use an old mattress, which must be chopped into fuel briquettes measuring 20x10x4 cm.

These briquettes soaked in fuel will burn perfectly. If the stove is large, then it is advisable to place a brick under the wick, thereby increasing the efficiency of the heating equipment.

If you make this hole on the side of the barrel, then the stove can be used not only to heat the room, but also as a cooking surface.

Design examples

Potbelly stove

The easiest way is to convert a potbelly stove for diesel fuel. Thermal power will be up to 5-7 kW with a fuel consumption of 300-500 ml/hour. Fuel equipment of the same design can be used practically without changes in more powerful diesel heating boilers, as well as for starting with exhaust and kerosene.

The scheme for modifying a potbelly stove for diesel fuel is shown in Fig. below. Deflectors prevent fuel vapors from cooling before they burn. By the way, deflectors increase the efficiency of the stove when running on wood and coal. The height of the side of the flame bowl is 60-80 mm; its capacity should not be less than the capacity of the feeding reservoir (see below). The operation of a liquid fuel stove, so to speak, is reversed: air enters the wide open door of the firebox; the vent is closed. Otherwise, the stove becomes voracious and quickly becomes coked (overgrown with soot).

How to convert a potbelly stove to liquid fuel

Power, starting and running

A diesel fuel dropper stove will be quite safe and will show all its advantages only if the fuel equipment is assembled and adjusted correctly. The drip furnace must be fed in a 2-stage manner, with a buffer feed reservoir. The reason is a rather strong dependence of the drop frequency on the outside temperature and pressure in the supply pipeline. The pressure, in turn, is determined by the level of fuel in the tank or the degree of its pressurization. It dripped less often - the evaporator cooled down, the stove went out, the bowl overflowed and fuel flowed out. It began to drip more often - the drops did not have time to evaporate, there was a smoky flame in the bowl, the stove wasted fuel. If there is no nutrient reservoir, it can lead to disaster: a flaming stream will flow from the stove. Therefore, manufacturing and launching liquid fuel stoves with single-stage power supply is an activity for rabid extreme sports enthusiasts or those who have nothing else to lose and really want to sleep.

Both capillaries (see figure) are made of red copper. The point here is the wettability of the metal with fuel: it either will not leak through a narrow tube made of another material, or the power system will not be able to be established. Setting up begins with selecting the length of the safety capillary dia. 1.5 mm. The volume of the nutrient reservoir is required 0.25-0.5 l; its height is 7-12 cm. The length of the safety capillary is adjusted so that when the nutrient reservoir is filled to the top, the drop frequency is 25-30 drops per 10 s.

Next, adjust the nutrient capillary to dia. 0.6 mm; the fuel in the tank must be filled to full pressure H. With the needle valve fully open and the minimum permissible outside temperature, the frequency of drops from the fuel line into the feed tank should be 2-3 drops per 10 s less. The same drop frequency is set using a needle tap when starting the furnace at a higher outside temperature.

To start the furnace, a burning wick is placed in the fire bowl (see above). When it burns out as it should, pour fuel into the nutrient reservoir and let drops flow from the fuel line. The stove will be running for 4-5 hours; if shorter heating time is required, close the needle valve. Only from the nutrient reservoir the furnace operation will last 1-1.5 hours.

Drawings of a stove with a heater suitable for conversion to diesel fuel

For garage

Diesel and exhaust stove for garage

A diesel fuel stove for a garage should also be started during testing. The optimal design of a garage miracle stove is shown in Fig. on right; the flame bowl under the drips (extended) is also a container for non-pressure combustion of oil. Power - up to 5 kW per one afterburner column (riser), but making a stove with more than 2 risers is unacceptable, it can explode! Design data:

Materials – square corrugated pipe 180x180x6 for the bed (combustion chamber) and afterburner, and 100x100x6 for risers.
The length of the bed is 380 mm, the afterburner is 1000 mm, the height of the risers is 500 mm.
There are 8 holes in the risers with a diameter of 10 mm on all 4 sides, evenly distributed along the axis.
To start the furnace during mining, the feed tank must be disconnected and the dropper pipe must be plugged from the outside.
A separate deflector is not needed; the sunbed cover serves as one.

Rules for the safe use of heaters

It is known that the garage is a place of increased fire danger.

And given that it is planned to be heated with liquid fuel equipment, it is worth taking the issue of placing the heating unit with full responsibility:

The oven is located in a place where there are no drafts. Also, it should not be near flammable liquids and objects.
There should be enough free space around the heating device - at least within a radius of 50 cm.
The most optimal would be to place the structure on a sheet of asbestos, metal or other non-combustible material.
Fuel, wicks and other consumables should be stored as far as possible from sources of fire.

About security

Even a “correct” homemade diesel stove does not exist from the point of view of fire safety rules - PPB directly prohibit the use of homemade heating devices using liquid and gaseous fuels. The very presence of such a unit in a household makes any insurance against fire, explosion and poisoning by volatile substances invalid, and its owner and, possibly, the manufacturer, guilty of all the consequences of any incident due to the stove. Therefore, the task of making a homemade diesel stove comes down to purely technical measures to ensure its safety; the formal side is entirely your risk.

Diesel fuel vapors should be mentioned in more detail. They're not just smelly, they're toxic, carcinogenic, and will even saturate old concrete. Therefore, for residential premises, food storage facilities, greenhouses, premises for keeping livestock and poultry, only an industrial diesel stove certified for these operating conditions is clearly suitable, and not a stationary one for temporary use.

Stationary liquid fuel heating devices for individual homes are produced and can be manufactured independently, taking into account - see above. But in this case they must be double-circuit, i.e. transfer heat from fuel combustion to the coolant, and be located in a fireproof extension with a separate, i.e. from the street, entrance.

Advantages and disadvantages

Diesel stoves have a number of advantages over solid fuel boilers:

compactness, mobility. Typically, such a device is small in size and occupies a small area. In addition, the diesel stove can be moved to any convenient place;
high efficiency with low diesel consumption;
lack of a chimney pipe. The construction of a chimney pipe in any room involves violating the integrity of the attic floor and roofing, which entails additional financial expenses both for the construction of the pipe itself and for the installation of heat-resistant materials in places where the pipe passes through the building envelope;
combustion products during operation of a diesel fuel stove do not enter the room, which means you can be in it without fear for your health;
the ability to adjust the temperature depending on the room temperature;
the stove does not require blowing to reach full power.

The disadvantages of heating with a diesel stove include:

the release of smoke and an unpleasant odor at the time of ignition, so to carry out this procedure it is better to take the unit outside;
Diesel fuel has a specific smell, which is felt most strongly when refueling the device.

Device types

A diesel stove for a garage can have the following types of device:

double-circuit gas-air or heat gun. It warms up the room instantly, but uses a large amount of fuel. Difficult to manufacture, as it requires the use of turned, milled and stamped parts from heat-resistant materials;

wick furnace. Its device is similar to kerosene gas, only with increased consumption of flammable substances. When manufacturing it, it is important to observe the geometric parameters of all parts and assemblies, since in devices working with a wet wick, the amount of heat generated when the dimensions of the device increases grows much faster than it is released. A stove with an unfinished design may explode from overheating. This drawback limits the increase in thermal power;

A drip unit is an efficient, fuel-efficient, technically uncomplicated heating device, which can be easily built with your own hands from auxiliary materials.

How should the heating be in the garage?

For many motorists, the garage is almost a second home. Here they delve into their hobby, take a break from the hustle and bustle and take care of the car. Therefore, first of all, you should think about the comfort of the person who spends hours indoors.

Heating is also necessary for the car, because... low temperatures negatively affect its technical condition and significantly reduce its service life.

When it gets cold, the garage becomes too humid. Condensation forms on metal parts, which provokes corrosion processes. In a cold room, the car body quickly rusts and becomes unusable.

To keep the garage dry, you should take care of good waterproofing and ensure the normal operation of the ventilation system. However, moisture still gets into the room on the wheels of the car. It evaporates and drops of water settle on surfaces.

If there is no heating, moisture accumulates, causing fungus, mold, and rust to appear. To prevent this from happening, heating is necessary.

Low temperatures cause the oil to thicken and reduce battery capacity. This makes it difficult to start the engine and increases fuel consumption. Therefore, it makes sense to spend time and effort assembling a miracle stove

Features of garage operation determine the requirements for heating systems:

Efficiency . The oven must heat the air quickly and maintain the desired temperature for several hours.
Easy to use . When coming to the garage, its owner should spend a minimum of time and effort heating the room.
Ease of maintenance . The stove must be inspected, cleaned, and repaired in a timely manner, so its design must be simple and understandable, and its parts must be easily replaceable.
Availability of energy source . When choosing a heating system, fuel availability is of fundamental importance. A stove using diesel fuel, diesel fuel or waste oil is well suited for a garage.
Safety . There is always some amount of flammable substances in the garage. Since these premises often serve as workshops and sheds, flammable materials will often be found here. Therefore, heating must comply with all fire safety standards.
Cheapness. The costs of servicing a car and arranging a garage are already high, so saving on heating without compromising its quality is a pressing issue.

When choosing a suitable heating device, you should set priorities, because... the ideal is unattainable. The easiest to use are electric heaters. This energy source is available in almost any location.

However, the price of heating with electricity is too high, so it is worth considering other options.

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Miracle diesel stove

The Miracle Oven is a great option. Such heating is cheap, and fuel (diesel fuel, kerosene or diesel fuel) is available and affordable.

There is a huge advantage in assembling a diesel stove with your own hands: you choose the design yourself and make a model that is ideal for specific operating conditions. You do not have to adapt the heating device or adapt to the peculiarities of its operation.

Criterias of choice

The main criteria for choosing a factory-made diesel fuel stove are:

thermal power range;
material of manufacture;
product configuration and dimensions.

The device body must be made of corrosion-resistant and heat-resistant material. The best according to this criterion will be stoves made of stainless steel or cast iron.

The main part in factory models of diesel stoves is the burner or flask. After all, it is with its help that heat is generated. It can be made from:

The metal type of metal burner is less efficient than glass, but is more durable and can be used for cooking in the summer. If the device will be used only as a heating device, then it is better to choose a model with a glass burner. But it is better not to cook on it, since accidental ingress of water can lead to cracks on its surface.

The price of the device depends on the power of the device, the number of burners, dimensions and manufacturer. A domestically produced stove can be bought for 1,800 - 5,000 rubles; imported appliances of the same power are more expensive, ranging from 30,000 to 50,000 rubles.

Control systems

The device must be equipped with special automation that will turn it off when the flame control system overheats, regulate the temperature, and dose the diesel fuel to the burner. Therefore, it will be possible to leave such a stove for a long time without constant control from the owner.

Popular models

Affordable, compact, economical, and not polluting the air with soot and harmful substances - solargas autonomous heaters are just such devices.

They have a simple design, are not picky about the quality of fuel, are made of stainless steel, therefore they are heat resistant, resistant to corrosion and do not rust. The characteristics of several models are shown in the table.

PO-1.8

PO-2.5

S-4.0

PO-5.0

Aeroheat HA S2600 BOXER

Aeroheat HA S2600 BOXER heaters use regular diesel fuel or kerosene to operate. They have great heat transfer and are able to heat a room of up to 30 square meters. meters.

power -2.6 kW;
fuel consumption - 0.2 l/h;
fuel tank capacity - 2.5 l;
weight - 4.5 kg;
dimensions - 35 x 29 x 27 cm;
burning time at 1 filling - 10-14 hours;

Master B35

Heat guns Master B35 CED (Italy) are of high quality. They are easy to use, do not create noise during operation, and ensure waste-free combustion of diesel fuel without polluting the air with combustion waste. The approximate price of products is from 18 to 20 thousand rubles.

Efficiency - almost 100%;
power - 10 kW;
fuel consumption - 0.6 l/h;
tank capacity - 15 l;
air flow - up to 280 m³/h.

More powerful heating devices AOZH - 8.7 brand TRITON - are used for heating a room with an area of 60 - 70 m2.

power -8.7 kW;
fuel consumption - 0.18 - 0.8 l/h;
fuel tank capacity - 2.5 l;
weight - 45 kg;
dimensions - 500 x 450 x 780 mm;
burning time on 1 fuel fill is 10-14 hours.

How to do it yourself?

Materials and tools

First, you need to prepare a set of tools and necessary materials so that they are at hand and the process of assembling the stove is not interrupted for a long time. It should consist of:

50 liter cylinder for gas transportation;
pipes Dn = 100 mm;
profiled pipe 7x14 cm for making a fuel tank;
copper alloy tubes;
steel corner;
sheet steel;
welding unit;
electric drill with a set of drills;
roulette and level;
hammer, pliers.

There are several options for the design of a diesel fuel stove for a garage, which you can make yourself. For example, consider a device based on an old gas cylinder. Pechnoy.guru will provide several examples of drawings, and the decision on implementation is up to you: