BioDiesel processor
Thread Starter
|
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 12,835
Likes: 3
From: Silver Lake Dunes, MI
Sorry to beat you to it! Processor has been built for 2 months but I had to tear it down and move it 2 weeks after it was built then it sat torn apart for a month and now its processing again!
Posting Guru
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,526
Likes: 1
From: Grass Valley, CA
I have everything done but got a mystery leak in my drum...
It appears that the water is coming straight through the sheet metal.
And i am doing a cone bottom on it, based on a little math and a little mig welder...
Posting Guru
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,526
Likes: 1
From: Grass Valley, CA
I have everything done but got a mystery leak in my drum...
It appears that the water is coming straight through the sheet metal.
And i am doing a cone bottom on it, based on a little math and a little mig welder...
Thread Starter
|
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 12,835
Likes: 3
From: Silver Lake Dunes, MI
I had one of those leaks in my settling drum but I knew where it was coming from (hole in my weld) problem was I already had 35 gallons of bio in it!! I couldn't believe it but the clear silicon I had on hand sealed the wet BD covered metal!
Posting Guru
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,526
Likes: 1
From: Grass Valley, CA
ya, it isnt easy welding on the drums. i suspect that it has something to do with the weld i made, but it's an inch away...
but that silicone stuff hopefully stopped it. dont know yet, it's still curing.
but that silicone stuff hopefully stopped it. dont know yet, it's still curing.
Postmaster
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 2,864
Likes: 0
From: STEPHENVILLE,TX!!!!!
jb stick does the job on them leaks!!
i just happened to run across some stainless parts that were leftovers from a gas plant project for my mini bio d processor. centrifuge would be slick maybe one of theese days when i build a big one!! i would like to have the small one and one that i can make 100gal batches in. it makes it tough to find alot of the right materials since galvanized and copper ya need to stay away from. i was lookin at some plastic bottom funnel ag tanks i think that would be pretty nice and be able to see through it.
i just happened to run across some stainless parts that were leftovers from a gas plant project for my mini bio d processor. centrifuge would be slick maybe one of theese days when i build a big one!! i would like to have the small one and one that i can make 100gal batches in. it makes it tough to find alot of the right materials since galvanized and copper ya need to stay away from. i was lookin at some plastic bottom funnel ag tanks i think that would be pretty nice and be able to see through it.
Elder User
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 971
Likes: 0
From: Melbourne FL.
Tj, where do you get your methanol form and where did you get most your info to get you started. I dont think ill have a problem building it its just knowing how to build it. I need to learn more on the process.
Thanks
Thanks
Thread Starter
|
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 12,835
Likes: 3
From: Silver Lake Dunes, MI
I learn all about making Bio from some of these links
Biodiesel & SVO Forums - Powered by eve community
Welcome - Collaborative Biodiesel Tutorial Website
GL's Eco-System state diagram
Biodiesel Kits - Utah Biodiesel Supply
I get methanol at a local place called David Allen Racing. I live in a resort area with sand dunes. So there are alot of dirt bikes, sand rails and sand drags around that use methanol.
Biodiesel & SVO Forums - Powered by eve community
Welcome - Collaborative Biodiesel Tutorial Website
GL's Eco-System state diagram
Biodiesel Kits - Utah Biodiesel Supply
I get methanol at a local place called David Allen Racing. I live in a resort area with sand dunes. So there are alot of dirt bikes, sand rails and sand drags around that use methanol.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!
Joe Kucinski
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!
Michael S. Palmer
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)
Joe Kucinski
Laughing Gas
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 789
Likes: 16
From: West Coast/L.A. Area
Dude you are what makes America great - not afraid to go for it! Watch out though. The politicians don't like ingenuity or innovation. They'll be wanting to have you get environmental permits next and after them they'll want to tax you! Hopefully we can get these jerks that claim to represent us out of there before they come gunnin' for you.
Last edited by GEugeneS; Jun 17, 2008 at 09:48 PM. Reason: spelling
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
N2ZPY
Bio-diesel, Propane & Alternative Diesel Engine Fuels
18
Nov 15, 2012 10:41 PM
binuya
Bio-diesel, Propane & Alternative Diesel Engine Fuels
4
Sep 16, 2009 08:56 PM
adambomb
Bio-diesel, Propane & Alternative Diesel Engine Fuels
16
Mar 6, 2007 06:42 PM
