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  1. army_nurse

    P A Biodiesel centrifuge

    i would go with the 108 gph (i think thats right if not its 120) I plan to add another 60gph to the pump i have now if it will supply enough pressure for the both of them. that will do the same job in half the time or twice as good in the same time. when i get some time i will post some pics...
  2. army_nurse

    P A Biodiesel centrifuge

    i use a little plastic scraper and little brass scrub brush (like a tooth brush style) these get it all broken up. if its real stubborn i use some break cleaner spray. just happened to have some on hand and it worked well to get that last little bit out. they make some paper liners but i have...
  3. army_nurse

    P A Biodiesel centrifuge

    UPDATE just got a PM and realized that i had not updated this thread. I have got the centrifuge to work the to a point that is exceptable to me. I started by mixing 15 gallons of diesel into 35 gallons of diesel and letting her run. at this point i started getting out a hard graphite like...
  4. army_nurse

    P A Biodiesel centrifuge

    my set up is very much like the one above. i have ran my oil throught and have filtered for several hours (more than 10 hours) i am still getting aprox a half of an inch of crud out of the bowl every clean out. i am going to try to thin it with diesel apox 5 gallons into the 20 gallons of UMO...
  5. army_nurse

    P A Biodiesel centrifuge

    as far as total cost mine will be about $650 total finished unit. thats pump, centrifuge, motor, barell heater, hoses, barell, fittings and insulation fot he barrell. with diesel at $ 3.77 a gallon doesn't take long to figure the savings. i have 4 diesels too so the savings can be felt quick...
  6. army_nurse

    P A Biodiesel centrifuge

    stretch you are way more mechanical than i am. i think that is a cool setup. for me less is more. how clear is the oil after you run it throught the centrifuge? Got any before and after pics?
  7. army_nurse

    P A Biodiesel centrifuge

    UPDATE I got the stuff in saturday. it was very well packed. each part came in its own box. I should have ordered a bulkhead fitting due to the fact that there is currently a shortage in my area. I will have the unit set up on firday of this week and should be filtering that same day. i...
  8. army_nurse

    P A Biodiesel centrifuge

    i got the centrifuge, motor, pump and a barrell heater. i have a good barrell ready and will get the set up going this weekend. i have some baby food jars to use for my samples and will try to get some of the final product tested as well, if it doesnt cost a arm and a leg to do so. i want to...
  9. army_nurse

    P A Biodiesel centrifuge

    I purchased a centrifuge from Joe at P A Biodiesel today. I will post some pics when it comes as well as my set up when I get it together. One test I plan to post pics of is before and after pics of WMO to compare clarity. Any other test you would like to see done. I have a great source for...
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