methoxide question for x-perts!!

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Old 05-30-2008, 10:52 PM
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methoxide question for x-perts!!

i was just wondering, would it be ok to add the lye to the oil first and then pour the methanol in?? or is it absolutely necessary to mix the lye & methanol before adding it to the oil?
 
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You MUST mix the Methanol and Lye first. Adding one at a time will not work.
 
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do you think i can mix it in a clean 5 gallon gas can (plastic)?
 
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Yes, I've mixed it in 5 gallon buckets years ago. I now have a dedicated mixer that mixes 30 gallons at a time.
 




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