Hi from the Uk. Just purchased a second hand stove to restore for my canal boat. As you say there is scant information available so many many thanks for your tutorials. I now have a good idea of how these work thanks to your videos. kind regards and greetings from the English Midlands canals
Super helpful! I watched both vids Animated first then this one. I have a small Coleman stove with its original oil carb attached and a twice larger stove body without. The Coleman carb label shows a BTU rating maybe suited to its small body size (I am guessing) Do you know if carbs were designed to flow rate according to Small, Medium and Large stove bodies? Ive been searching Online since 2022 and cannot get much tech specs. Appreciate your videos very much!
These were super popular in Iran when I was a child. People installed these heaters in late fall and removed and stored them in the spring, and plug the chimney with a chimney plate. They would store the heaters away when they were not needed.
HI Phil, thanks for making these videos. I have the exact regulator on my Franco Belges Le Continental stove. I am having an issue where the flame almost goes out (just a little yellow flame at the oil inlet), however tapping on the side of the regulator with a screwdriver causes it to burn great again. This leads me to believe that there is some sort of gunk in the regulator. My question is - what do you recommend doing to clean the inside of the regulator itself? I've seen all of your videos on this topic, and I will definitely pull the filter and clean it, but I haven't seen anything about cleaning the inside of the regulator (around the floats, etc). Just wipe in there with a rag or is there further disassembly that can/should be done to clean in there? Also, I don't have a shut off valve at my stove, just at my tank about 10 meters away. I am thinking that if turn the knob to 0 and lift the safety lever up, I should be able to pull the filter and drain the remaining oil from the regulator without draining the entire length of the line from the stove to the tank. Then I can clean the filter and wipe out the inside. Is there anything else you recommend? I am hoping to avoid removing the regulator from the stove, as I would need to drain the entire length of the line in that process. Thank you in advance for your help!
Your videos helped me immensely! Just moved to NB cottage country and had no idea how to get the oil stove going. Couldn't find anyone willing to touch it so I did what any maple blooded Canadian would do and turned to the internet. You've answered every question I could think of and more. Saved me $$ for a service call, or even BIG $$ replacing the system with a different fuel source. Now it's t-shirt weather inside using that as my only heat source, two floors, with windows cracked. What a fantastic heat source! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you so much for the lovely comment :) helping others like this makes me want to make more content. Let me know if you want to see anything else about stoves!
@@philg What do you know about crawlspaces? I've got a fairly shallow one and the dirt is always moist. There is vapour barrier attached to the joists to keep the musty cat pee smell out. Neighbours tell me vapour barrier on joists is right but inspector and local codes are for the vapour barrier to be on the dirt.
@@ragincanadiangmail I would look on eBay or a local stove store. They are old and parts are starting to be hard to find. A lot of these stove regulator were made in Netherlands, so you may be lucky on Google.
@@ragincanadiangmail The vapour barrier should help and you could also put a dehumidifier in the space. Cover any vents and inspect for any damage or cracks and repair as required. Outside of the property, ensure your downspouts are directed away from the foundation. A sump pump could also be installed with french drain if a lot of water is entering. Hope this helps!
Phil G My controller is a similar version, it works in the same way though. The oil level is too high, ca 8 mm above the mark onthe outside. I adjust this with the needle in the inlet?
Ive got an antique with an oil end heater. It uses a carburetor. Can you buy new ones or parts? Or clean what I've got carefully without losing parts. My stove has two round wicks is that normal? Thanks man for any help.
have really enjoyed your videos...I am trying to get a nestor martin to fire after 3 years of sitting...cleared the line from the tank, running well...cleaned the filter..still no flow into the stove. I'm thinking the regulator may be full of goop/varnish stuff, so I watched to see how to get it off to clean it...do you have any suggestions on other steps to try before I attempt this? The regulator is set back a good inch under the stove so dismantling it is going to be tricky, even getting the filter out to clean was a bit rough. YIPES!! Thank you for your videos, they are very helpful!!
I have the same carb on my stove, year 87. My problem is it I do not have it on 5 or 6, it will run out of fuel. Needle valve and slot are clear. I’m guessing it’s a low flame adjustment from watching your video. Any comments will be helpful, thanks!
My le continental stove is not burning properly and I have found your videos useful but am still having trouble. The descaler appears to be missing a washer or two and was froze up pretty good. Can you point me in the direction of parts or do a video on the descaler?
Great job Phil. Big question for you. Can I run used oil? I'm hoping to score some cooking oil from a local restaurant. And/or the used engine or ATF fluid. And what about synthetic oils? Thx for the great videos 👍
It's an incrediblly simple device, once you dig into it, and understand how it functions. But it is also very reliable if kept clean. Some tips. If the stove has been operating, and you need to service the regulator, leave the stove running, and close off a valve that should be fitted before the regulator. This will use up the majority of the oil in the regulator, so when you disconnect the oil lines, you have minimal spillage. You can also remove the three screws under the cover, to remove the majority of the parts, giving full access to clean out the reservoirs.
What about the main float that controls the needle valve? Mine was a little gummy and sticky. I cleaned it and it is now moving freely. Does this control the oil level?
Turn your dial to 1 and lift and hold the lever for a few minutes. It should empty the trip reservoir and work better. If not, check if your regulator is level or if anything is obstructing the orifice inside. Let me know if this helps!
Hi Phil, thanks for the video. A question. Do you know if there is a specific position on the topbit of the spring which is controlled by the knob. We didn’t get any flow so cleaned the carburator. Therefor I needed to open up the plate to take out the parts with the floater , and the spring seemed a little stuck. Yet we didn’t really check how the position was from the topbit of the spring and when getting it off it jumped . And we don’t know if it has a certain position. The carburator doesn’t seem to respond to it’s knob. Flame is just the same in any position. Yet the adjusting screws for high or low flame have never been changed, and only now maybe the position of the spring. Any ideas? Cheers, Simone
my problem is , the smoke alarm keep coming on and a smell of burned diesel smoke. yet carburetor turned down to lowest level and the stove is not overheating or black smoke.
Si la flamme est jaune avec un peu de bleu... est-ce qu'on doit plus travailler sur le low ou sur le high? Je pourrais peut etre vous envoyer une petit vidéo. Merci.
Bonjour, oui peut-etre le low ou high flame, mais ca pourrait aussi être la longueur de votre cheminée. Essayez de mettre du paille de fer (steel wool) dans le bruleur, ca peut agir comme un catalyser pour mieux bruler le carburant.
Great video Phil. The explanation of the high and low adjustments is extremely helpful. Thank you
Glad it helped!
Hi from the Uk. Just purchased a second hand stove to restore for my canal boat. As you say there is scant information available so many many thanks for your tutorials. I now have a good idea of how these work thanks to your videos. kind regards and greetings from the English Midlands canals
Thanks for the nice comment :)
Great video! I didn’t know how these regulators worked at all. Your video was a lifesaver! Thank you. Cheers!
Thank you for the nice comment!
My favorite part was the prolonged uncomfortable silence at 8:29! xD
That's been a massive help. Thanks so much. Really clear and straightforward explanation. Top man!!😁
Glad it helped :)
Thanks for the videos. Very helpful. Do you know where you can buy a new filter gasket?
Super helpful! I watched both vids Animated first then this one. I have a small Coleman stove with its original oil carb attached and a twice larger stove body without. The Coleman carb label shows a BTU rating maybe suited to its small body size (I am guessing) Do you know if carbs were designed to flow rate according to Small, Medium and Large stove bodies? Ive been searching Online since 2022 and cannot get much tech specs. Appreciate your videos very much!
Hi Phil. Another great video. These are really helpful. Quick question: do you know where I can get a replacement filter for the regulator? Thanks!!
This was very helpful thank you
Glad I could help!
I enjoy your videos, I have a franco belge stove, where can I purchase a new regulator? Thank you for your time.
These were super popular in Iran when I was a child. People installed these heaters in late fall and removed and stored them in the spring, and plug the chimney with a chimney plate. They would store the heaters away when they were not needed.
Work very well!
Did they leak at all, we've an oil leak from the base of regulatory. filter cover plate, seems to be source.
HI Phil, thanks for making these videos. I have the exact regulator on my Franco Belges Le Continental stove. I am having an issue where the flame almost goes out (just a little yellow flame at the oil inlet), however tapping on the side of the regulator with a screwdriver causes it to burn great again. This leads me to believe that there is some sort of gunk in the regulator. My question is - what do you recommend doing to clean the inside of the regulator itself? I've seen all of your videos on this topic, and I will definitely pull the filter and clean it, but I haven't seen anything about cleaning the inside of the regulator (around the floats, etc). Just wipe in there with a rag or is there further disassembly that can/should be done to clean in there? Also, I don't have a shut off valve at my stove, just at my tank about 10 meters away. I am thinking that if turn the knob to 0 and lift the safety lever up, I should be able to pull the filter and drain the remaining oil from the regulator without draining the entire length of the line from the stove to the tank. Then I can clean the filter and wipe out the inside. Is there anything else you recommend? I am hoping to avoid removing the regulator from the stove, as I would need to drain the entire length of the line in that process. Thank you in advance for your help!
Your videos helped me immensely! Just moved to NB cottage country and had no idea how to get the oil stove going. Couldn't find anyone willing to touch it so I did what any maple blooded Canadian would do and turned to the internet. You've answered every question I could think of and more. Saved me $$ for a service call, or even BIG $$ replacing the system with a different fuel source. Now it's t-shirt weather inside using that as my only heat source, two floors, with windows cracked. What a fantastic heat source! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you so much for the lovely comment :) helping others like this makes me want to make more content. Let me know if you want to see anything else about stoves!
@@philg Where to buy parts for an Efel?
@@philg What do you know about crawlspaces? I've got a fairly shallow one and the dirt is always moist. There is vapour barrier attached to the joists to keep the musty cat pee smell out. Neighbours tell me vapour barrier on joists is right but inspector and local codes are for the vapour barrier to be on the dirt.
@@ragincanadiangmail I would look on eBay or a local stove store. They are old and parts are starting to be hard to find. A lot of these stove regulator were made in Netherlands, so you may be lucky on Google.
@@ragincanadiangmail The vapour barrier should help and you could also put a dehumidifier in the space. Cover any vents and inspect for any damage or cracks and repair as required. Outside of the property, ensure your downspouts are directed away from the foundation. A sump pump could also be installed with french drain if a lot of water is entering. Hope this helps!
Merci beaucoup!!! J ai réussi à ajuster le regulateur de mon foyer!!!
Ahh yesss!! Fait plaisir :)
Thank you, that was very helpful!
Glad I could help! Let me know if you want to see something specific.
Phil G My controller is a similar version, it works in the same way though. The oil level is too high, ca 8 mm above the mark onthe outside. I adjust this with the needle in the inlet?
good video thank you
Glad it helped!
Howdy I love the heater I have now
But want to build a system for another building. Can you share any suppliers thanks
Awesome teacher, thanks man.
Thanks!!
Awesome video
Thank you!! Hope it helps :)
Bruh !!!! Ur a legend. Lol ..cheers dude ❤️❤️💪
Glad you enjoyed it!
Ive got an antique with an oil end heater. It uses a carburetor. Can you buy new ones or parts? Or clean what I've got carefully without losing parts. My stove has two round wicks is that normal? Thanks man for any help.
have really enjoyed your videos...I am trying to get a nestor martin to fire after 3 years of sitting...cleared the line from the tank, running well...cleaned the filter..still no flow into the stove. I'm thinking the regulator may be full of goop/varnish stuff, so I watched to see how to get it off to clean it...do you have any suggestions on other steps to try before I attempt this? The regulator is set back a good inch under the stove so dismantling it is going to be tricky, even getting the filter out to clean was a bit rough. YIPES!! Thank you for your videos, they are very helpful!!
Thank you so much for the comment! Definitely take a look at the regulator and the inside of the burning pan should also be cleaned.
I have the same carb on my stove, year 87. My problem is it I do not have it on 5 or 6, it will run out of fuel. Needle valve and slot are clear. I’m guessing it’s a low flame adjustment from watching your video. Any comments will be helpful, thanks!
My le continental stove is not burning properly and I have found your videos useful but am still having trouble. The descaler appears to be missing a washer or two and was froze up pretty good. Can you point me in the direction of parts or do a video on the descaler?
Great job Phil. Big question for you. Can I run used oil? I'm hoping to score some cooking oil from a local restaurant. And/or the used engine or ATF fluid. And what about synthetic oils? Thx for the great videos 👍
It's an incrediblly simple device, once you dig into it, and understand how it functions. But it is also very reliable if kept clean.
Some tips. If the stove has been operating, and you need to service the regulator, leave the stove running, and close off a valve that should be fitted before the regulator. This will use up the majority of the oil in the regulator, so when you disconnect the oil lines, you have minimal spillage.
You can also remove the three screws under the cover, to remove the majority of the parts, giving full access to clean out the reservoirs.
Absolutely!
Thanks
Phil could you please.. what are best setting for low and high flame screws.. my aga cooker just inst getting enough oil....many thanks..
Phil usually how long does it take after you turn your stove off to burn out
Good day Steven, it usually takes 2-5 minutes to fully burn out once you turn the stove off. Hope this helps :)
What about the main float that controls the needle valve? Mine was a little gummy and sticky. I cleaned it and it is now moving freely. Does this control the oil level?
Where would i buy one of these regulators/carbs?
Awesome 👍
Thank you 🙏
Excellent....*
What causes the back chamber to fill and trip the shut off?
Trying to get it to flow I've ripped apart the screen filter. Still nothing. Where can I get new filter?
Only question I have is how do you adjust the float for the fill level. Mine is filling too high and tripping the safety overfill.
Turn your dial to 1 and lift and hold the lever for a few minutes. It should empty the trip reservoir and work better. If not, check if your regulator is level or if anything is obstructing the orifice inside. Let me know if this helps!
Will do. Thanks
How long would 300 gal oil last with one of these stoves
Depends on flame hight, I would say 30-40 days
I need a filter. I can not find parts anywhere for this thing....
Hi Phil, thanks for the video. A question. Do you know if there is a specific position on the topbit of the spring which is controlled by the knob. We didn’t get any flow so cleaned the carburator. Therefor I needed to open up the plate to take out the parts with the floater , and the spring seemed a little stuck. Yet we didn’t really check how the position was from the topbit of the spring and when getting it off it jumped . And we don’t know if it has a certain position. The carburator doesn’t seem to respond to it’s knob. Flame is just the same in any position. Yet the adjusting screws for high or low flame have never been changed, and only now maybe the position of the spring. Any ideas? Cheers, Simone
That is a very good question. I would have to open up a regulator to see if there is any specific position.
Mines not working
It fills a tiny bit and that's it. Valve is wide open. What could cause this? Air pocket?
Mine doesn't have the knob on top either is that normal?
my problem is , the smoke alarm keep coming on and a smell of burned diesel smoke. yet carburetor turned down to lowest level and the stove is not overheating or black smoke.
Verity your door seal
Si la flamme est jaune avec un peu de bleu... est-ce qu'on doit plus travailler sur le low ou sur le high? Je pourrais peut etre vous envoyer une petit vidéo. Merci.
Bonjour, oui peut-etre le low ou high flame, mais ca pourrait aussi être la longueur de votre cheminée. Essayez de mettre du paille de fer (steel wool) dans le bruleur, ca peut agir comme un catalyser pour mieux bruler le carburant.
Never realised that a Canadian accent can be confused as a very distinct Northern Irish one.