Vegetable Oil advice needed

[GeordieBoy]

how much are the 10" filters things that go inside, and how often do they need replacing ?

The link I give you for the filter housing, each housing comes with a free filter, just tell him what micron you want. If buying 3 or more, contact him first for a price. He also sells boxes of 10 filters for £19.99 delivered any combination micron you want. On mine, I have a washable 50 micron about £15 (just wash it out when it blocks), I buy 4x 10 micron filters and 6x 1 micron filters and they last me about 12 mths. There are other sellers on there, StevieBoyTD prob gets his from somwhere else.

[Gary406]

ok cheers mate

[Gary406]

is that clarke pump speed adjustable ? do you know

or is it ok filtering at full pump power

[GeordieBoy]

Speed is not adjustable, I use the same 1 on mine. Just pump at full speed, if you use ball valves, can just partially open it instead of fully open if you want to reduce the pressure. Full speed aint that fast tbh espec when its pumping thru a 1 micron filter. Takes me about 20 mins to filter 40 ltrs.

[Gary406]

is it best to join the 3 filters together and let it flow thro all 3 at 1 time

or is it best filtering at 50 first seperatly then 10 then 5.

i see them filters can join up together, or best leaving them single ?

[GeordieBoy]

If you're doing a similar setup to StevieBoyTD, then prob better off joining them together.

I'm changing my system around atm, I got 200 ltr drum, which I filter thru a 50 then 10 into a 120 litre drum.
From the 120 litre drum I filter into a 100 ltr clear container thru a 1 micron filter.
From the 100 ltr container (this is where I mix in 10% Petrol) I then pump that thru a 10 micron filter straight into the car like a filling station.

[Gary406]

can the petrol be added into 20 litre tubs and hand shaken to mix ?

mix ot for a good few minutes ? will that mix it in enuff

[GeordieBoy]

can the petrol be added into 20 litre tubs and hand shaken to mix ?

mix ot for a good few minutes ? will that mix it in enuff

Yeah thats fine, thats what I've been doing for over 2 yrs. Just getting sick of picking up 20 ltr cubees, shaking then pouring into the car.

Dont need to mix in the summer, just 100% oil.

[Gary406]

is your clarke tam105 pump reliable ? how long has it been running for now ?

[GeordieBoy]

is your clarke tam105 pump reliable ? how long has it been running for now ?

I've had mine about 18 mth now. I got mine from Machine Mart. They are very reliable, thats what most ppl use who use Veg Oil as fuel.

[Gary406]

ok cheers for that i shall get 1 very soon, looking forward to making my own fuel

[millard]

I've just read this thread, bluddy amazing
I recently bought a 1999 2.0l HDi 110 Executive. I don't know which pump I have?
will it be suitable for vegy oil?
thanks
millard

[StevieboyTD]

HDI = nope i'm afraid.

[highlander]

Sorry no, it'll explode and kill you*







* = well, maybe not, but it definitely won't work, and may cause expensive damage to your car (the high-pressure diesel pumps are expensive, I believe, and won't appreciate veg oil much)

[GeordieBoy]

I've just read this thread, bluddy amazing
I recently bought a 1999 2.0l HDi 110 Executive. I don't know which pump I have?
will it be suitable for vegy oil?
thanks
millard

Nope sorry, cant use Veg Oil. For the HDi you'd have to convert the Veg Oil to proper Bio Diesel.
The equipment to do that costs a fair bit of money, £1k+ for decent system.