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Latest post 06-04-2008 02:53 PM by BS23R1. 5 replies.
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  • 05-07-2008 04:43 PM

    • danny
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    New to Biodiesel and want to build a processor

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    Hi all, I was wondering if there are any plans out there for building a processor out of poly cone bottom tanks, I see a lot for steel/stainless. Could I use one of those plans with a little tweaking? Any suggestions/advice welcome. Thanks

    Danny 
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  • 05-07-2008 06:45 PM In reply to

    • Mplumb59
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    Re: New to Biodiesel and want to build a processor

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    Hey Danny, I am new to biodiesel also, but from what i read you should stay away from poly processors.  Make it with steel.

  • 05-07-2008 08:47 PM In reply to

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    Re: New to Biodiesel and want to build a processor

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    Why stay away from poly, thats weird aren't most processors poly? what are the disadvantages thanks

  • 05-07-2008 08:59 PM In reply to

    Re: New to Biodiesel and want to build a processor

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    danny:
    Why stay away from poly, thats weird aren't most processors poly? what are the disadvantages thanks
    There are many discussions here on why to stay away from plastic.  Mostly for safety as plastic cannot stand heat as well as steel, but it's harder to make quality fuel as plastic tanks cannot be directly heated and lose heat during processing.

     For DIY processor advice, please read this site -- it is the definitive resource for processors made of hot water heaters.  http://biodieselcommunity.org

    This comment has been crossposted at AT&T: 611 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA -- Room 641A. '05 Liberty '83 240D

  • 05-08-2008 12:22 AM In reply to

    Re: New to Biodiesel and want to build a processor

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    Good advise there from old300D.

    The only place for poly tanks in biodiesel production is wash tanks.

    Use a water heater as a processor, and heated barrels for incomming oil.

    Bob

    The Biofuel Clinic LLC. bob@biofuelclinic.com Authorized BioPro Dealer http://www.biofuelclinic.com/

  • 06-04-2008 02:53 PM In reply to

    • BS23R1
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    Re: New to Biodiesel and want to build a processor

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    Would like to see BRENTSBG response to this topic. He is a member of this forum and sells Poly units.
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