Hey Al; Welcome to the list. There are many models of procesors that all do the job, it all depends on what your particular needs are. http://journeytoforever.org/biodiesel_processor.html is where you can several examples. Personally I have opted for the "Appleseed" fumeless type processor, http://journeytoforever.org/biodiesel_processor8.html except that I have adapted it for my personal needs. Mine is a 135 liter (30impGal) water heater and a 200 liter polyeurethane wash tank (both approx the same dimensions)paterned after Sean Park's Standpipe design found here: http://www.veggieavenger.com/avengerboard/viewtopic.php?t=333) Due to space limitation I enclosed it in a mobile cabinet and use the Harbor Freight/Northern Tools 1" clear water pump for mixing. (it works very well). I adapted a system of methoxide delivery combining the information found at JtF called "Methoxide the Easy Way" http://journeytoforever.org/biodiesel_aleksnew.html#easymeth and the air assisted delivery of JtF's 90 liter processor http://journeytoforever.org/biodiesel_processor10.html to get past the check valve resistance. I use a pre-heat tank, like the 90 liter, only I have it set up above the level of the pump so that gravity feeds it thereby by- passing the need to prime the non-self priming water pump and the WVO already being at near processing temps of 55C (130F) is easier on the pump to handle. Also mine uses an immersion heater from a 110V water heater element welded into the sie at just a few inches from the bottom of the metal drum, off-centerd to the garden hose drain spout also welded into the very bottom of the small drum (38liter) for complete draining. All electricals pass through a control panel that has the pump, the pre-heat and the reactor all connected via breaker switches which act as on/off switches and twist-lock connections limiting the possibility of sparking should the wires get partly pulled out and creating a potential fire hazzard. There is also one regular 110V double plug for the bubbler and cabinet lights and the whole control panel has an emergency mushroom type kill switch that cuts all electrical power to the unit. The entire unit is wired to a 110V cable that plugs into any 15A wall socket. It measures 3ft wide, 6ft high and 8 1/2 ft long with the fold out table extended out the side. This later can be retracted if not needed or can also serve as a work table in a pinch. Between the reactor and wash tanks is sufficient room for shelves that hold the methoxide delivery carboy and other peripheral stuff. The underside has room to accomodate 10, 22 liter pails (19 inches high) and it is all mounted on casters for mobility. This beast can sit in a spare bedroom and with the doors closed can be fitted with a decorative blanket and no one will be the wiser (except for the odor of WVO) I originally put it together for use in an underground garage but that didn't pan out so now it is still in a compact space so the design is perfect for the task. So, as you can immagine by now, it really all depends on what your personal needs are and the amount of free space you have and whether or not discretion is an issue. Study all the models at JtF and consider what I have just described and put something together that will suit your demands.Just make it safe (fumeless).
L. --- In biofuel@yahoogroups.com, "pcambulance2003" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, > I am a newbie to this site. I am located in Louisiana and > looking for lots of guidance on setting up my own system. I have > been on several sites. Initially I wanted to purchase the > fuelmiester system but looking at several posts, I am convinced that > I need to setup my own system. I am hoping that I have someone > close that I can look at their system. Maybe someone is looking to > build a bigger processor and wants to sell their smaller unit. > > http://www.utahbiodiesel.org/~jack/ > > http://www.veggieavenger.com/ > > http://www.journeytoforever.org/biodiesel.html > > Right now I am leaning towards the hot water heater based system. > Is that the best system for doing this? I am a little concerned > about safety issues with the system. I really would like a self > contained application so don't have to worry about spillage. > > I also needs groups recommendation on the following pump. Is it > worth the money or is their a better solution out there? > > Dispensing bio-diesel > http://www.biodieselwarehouse.com/12vobifupu.html > > Retrieving waste out from pickup locations > http://www.biodieselwarehouse.com/12vodupu.html > > Not intended to advertise, just want feedback. Also I don't see a > way to filter the fluids being picked up and dispensed. I have read > that you need to prefilter the waste oil on pickup so it does not > clog your filter. > > Thanks for any help and feedback, > Al Johnson > www.goscoot.com ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> $9.95 domain names from Yahoo!. Register anything. http://us.click.yahoo.com/J8kdrA/y20IAA/yQLSAA/FGYolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuels list archives: http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ Please do NOT send Unsubscribe messages to the list address. To unsubscribe, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/biofuel/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
