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Old 03-22-2007, 10:43 AM
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storage tanks

Originally Posted by fabmandelux
I usually make 250 gallons at a time, and put it in my main settling tank. The biodiesel suction line goes in from the top to a point above where the glycerol has settled. I pump from that line untill it runs out, then drain the glycerol from the bottom.

I used a sight tube the first time so I would know how short to cut the suction tube, then removed it for safety reasons.
Thanks Don. How do you know when it's time to draw off the biodiesel? Do you just wait 12 hours or do you have a way of visually checking?