BioDiesel processor
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From: Silver Lake Dunes, MI
BioDiesel processor
Many of you have been asking for details so I finally got some pics of my BD processor and other equipment. See the link in the album description for how the processor works and also see pic descriptions for info on whats in the pictures.
BioDiesel Processor and Equipment pictures from friends & fun photos on webshots
So far (200 gallons) my truck like this fuel and the processor works well except my Grundfos pump has died this week. But so far I have some fine tuning to do once I decide what to do. The filtering of finished fuel is the biggest bottle neck my set up. I am contemplating a centrifuge to help with that.
BioDiesel Processor and Equipment pictures from friends & fun photos on webshots
So far (200 gallons) my truck like this fuel and the processor works well except my Grundfos pump has died this week. But so far I have some fine tuning to do once I decide what to do. The filtering of finished fuel is the biggest bottle neck my set up. I am contemplating a centrifuge to help with that.
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So how is that working? Are you running on JUST the fuel you have made, or are you running a mix? If your running on just that fuel, I would like you to give me some, free of charge.
Where do I send the check for your kids college fund donation since you started? I think you see where this is going...>
Where do I send the check for your kids college fund donation since you started? I think you see where this is going...>
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So how is that working? Are you running on JUST the fuel you have made, or are you running a mix? If your running on just that fuel, I would like you to give me some, free of charge.
Where do I send the check for your kids college fund donation since you started? I think you see where this is going...>
Where do I send the check for your kids college fund donation since you started? I think you see where this is going...>
I will bring you one free if you send me a free check for about $2000. parts plus labor! I have another tank just like it. Bought both tanks from a guy here who up graded. he is a sheet metal fabricator so these two tanks are very nice! then after I got the tanks I added the lid and all the plumbing. I really did turn out well. I can process about 40 gallons at a time but I do about 38 gallons batches right now. Works out better in metrics.
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Thats sweet TJ i like the setup! could you use a 55 gal. drum for the processor also till someone could buy a different tank? How much does your fuel cost in the end approx.? do you get your oil for free or do you buy it from a retailer?
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My fuel runs about .79/gallon not including time or electricity. thats with free oil. I only have 3 sources right now. 2 are free and one I pay .20/gallon. Working on a fourth restaurant right now.
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Congrats.
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i guess thats rite so i guess i coul just cut the bottom out of a 5 gallon drum and basially make a large funnel. theres still alot of reading and reserch but i definatly want to do this i dont have anywhere that i can get it for froo but i know a place i can get as much as i wan for .35 a gallon.
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i guess thats rite so i guess i coul just cut the bottom out of a 5 gallon drum and basially make a large funnel. theres still alot of reading and reserch but i definatly want to do this i dont have anywhere that i can get it for froo but i know a place i can get as much as i wan for .35 a gallon.
