In a message dated 14/01/03 01:28:32 GMT Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Hello,
I am trying to find a reliable way to install a 3/4 copper valve in the
side of a 55 gallon drum in order to drain off settled biodiesel to go into a
wash tank (leaving the settled out gunk at the
A plastic tank adapter would work great too. All you would have to do is drill
a hole in the drum with a hole saw.
Terry Wilhelm
The Revenoor Co INC
www.revenoor.com
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Time,
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: Saturday, January 18, 2003 11:39 AM
Subject: re [biofuel] drum modification
In a message dated 14/01/03 01:28:32 GMT Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Hello,
I am trying to find a reliable way to install a 3/4 copper valve in
the
side of a 55 gallon drum in order to drain off
You'd need a boss welded into the side of the drum. There is no way
you could tap a hole in the 1.2mm steel of a 45gallon drum. You would
drill the hole, braze or weld the boss into the side, then tap the boss.
Hugh
Biofuel at Journey to Forever:
http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html
I've built some good processors and wash tanks by using a closed-head drum
turned bungs-side-down, and screwing all kinds of fittings into the threads
of the bungs (the other side of the drum, what used to be the bottom,can be
cut open completely, partially, or just punctured for plumbing
jack try brazing on a brass fitting
- Original Message -
From: Jack Kenworthy [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, January 13, 2003 12:31 PM
Subject: [biofuel] Drum Modification
Hello,
I am trying to find a reliable way to install a 3/4 copper valve in
the
Hello,
I am trying to find a reliable way to install a 3/4 copper valve in
the side of a 55 gallon drum in order to drain off settled biodiesel to go
into a wash tank (leaving the settled out gunk at the bottom). Does anyoned
have a good technique or know of suppliers for the necessary
If you have access to a welder or weldor, the easiest way will be to have
them weld on a 3/4 bung, which is a small round piece of steel that is
threaded, kind of like a fat washer with threads in the middle...
And I now see that someone else has responded with way better info than I
did.
I've built some good processors and wash tanks by using a closed-head drum
turned bungs-side-down, and screwing all kinds of fittings into the threads
of the bungs (the other side of the drum, what used to be the bottom,can be
cut open completely, partially, or just punctured for plumbing
If you have access to a welder or weldor, the easiest way will be to have
them weld on a 3/4 bung, which is a small round piece of steel that is
threaded, kind of like a fat washer with threads in the middle...
And I now see that someone else has responded with way better info than I
did.
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