I was water washing for about two years before swichting to dry washing with wood chips. Saves a ton of hands on time. Since you are doing large batches, it would be easy to do using two of the 275 gal totes(if you have the room). You would also save money since you are not using any water or electricity to heat. I wish I would have known about this a long time ago. My fuel comes out cleaner also. Lots of info online.

 

just a dumb question ? i have never heard of dry washing with wood chips can any one please explain ? thanks

 

just a dumb question ? never heard of dry washing with wood chips , can some one please explain ? thanks

 

Not a dumb question. There is still a lot of research going on as to what works best i.e. hardwood vs. softwood, chips vs. dust, types of hardwood and/or softwood, etc. From what I have seen, most are utilizing a 55 gallon drum with the chips/dust, and doing a slow gravity feed. I do not have any direct experience myself as I am still water washing, but have friends that are having success with wood chip systems. Here is a thread on a forum which contains a ton of info on the subject of dry washing with wood chips: Dry wash with wood chips - Topic Powered by Social Strata

 

I have been using fir shavings not saw dust. I think saw dust would plug things up. I use two inline korny kegs. My oiL comes down and goes through one keg and then into the other and out into my storage tank. It is all gravity feed at about 1/2 gal per hour maybe less. Ive read that you want about a gallon per hour but Im not in a hurry so I figure why not go slower. Some people say to use a hard wood but i can not find any. My oil has been coming out more clear than with water washing. DRY WASHING SAVES MY A TON OF HANDS ON TIME.