Re: Flamegun weedkiller - Sheen X300

On Wed, 14 May 2008 10:31:26 +0100 (BST), "Dave Liquorice"
<allsortsnotthisbit@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:

>On Wed, 14 May 2008 00:26:11 +0200, Martin wrote:
>
>> Isn't burning old engine oil an offence? It releases stuff that can 
>> cause cancer.
>
>Grandma, old engine oil is full of all manner of nasties from "simple" 
>toxins to carcinogens. However there is burning as in on a bonfire (low 
>temp incomplete combustion) and burning as in a X300 (high temp, complete

>or very much better combustion), very different.

The high temperature of the oil being burnt must be at least 850C for two
seconds.

The answer to my question is: It is an offence to burn old engine oil,
except in
an incinerator meeting DEFRA and EU requirements.
-- 

Martin