Previously I was using a series of hydraulic filters to run my pre mixed blend through.

Worked ok, but Now Ive junked that system and have come up witth this...

I have a 55 gallon drum with the waste oil/diesel/gas mix....this is pumped through a 200 mesh tank strainer.

Then pumped through a series of filter bags (#3s) housed in 4" pvc....25 mic, 10 micron, then 5 micron....

The oil then passes into a "visi flo" oil filtration system (http://www.industrialnewsroom.com/fullstory/11347).

The Cellulose acetate filter takes particulates out down to 1 mic. The oil then passes into an activated alumina filter which removes water and acids.

This leaves me with a fuel a heck of alot better than anything you can buy at a pump.

This is producing some beautiful fuel!

Warhorse

Sounds great. What did your set-up cost?
Where are you getting the bags?

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Originally posted by DN:
Sounds great. What did your set-up cost?
Where are you getting ....?

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Dito on these questions plus a little more detail on where you purchased the individual parts and pieces.

Hi Gents,

Im getting my bags from "Filter Pro"(1800 336 5441)...the cheapest bags Ive found...around 1.45 each...and they have a plastic ring sewn around the lip.

as for the visi flow system...a friend at a university gave it to me, as the lab was throwing it away. It was never even used !...
Its a pretty pricey system...designed for ultra precise laboratory work... I think you can get them through Mass Vac Inc.(http://www.massvac.com/dev/pages/prod_oil_filtration.html) From the company they are about $2500 but I recently saw one go on ebay for $49.95...so they are out there/available.

Type " VisiFlow Oil Filtration System " into google to get a little more info on this unit.

If youre running blends, I think Gravity filtering raw WVO is a waste of time. When you combine the diesel with WVO first in a collection vat - filter it over to your storage "fuel tank", and then add your gas, it makes life a whole lot easier. The diesel dissolves alot of troublesome organic compounds
that make straight filtering a "P.I.T.A". Previously Ive added the gas at the collection vat with no problems, but would like to keep flammability as isolated as possible.

To DN - Sorry I missed your previous posts indicating you were in the upstate. Im only about 15 miles from you. I tried to reply to your PM, but had browser difficulties. If your interested in local correspondece, please PM me again and include your e-mail address. I liked the idea you posted elsewhere of using compressed air to stir the blend.

very best,

Warhorse

Heres a repost of a link to the VisiFlow system...discusses uses, pricing etc.

http://www.industrialnewsroom.com/fullstory/11347

best,

WH

Warhorse
Does Filter Pro have a net site?
Only found an air filter site with similar name--so far.

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Did a google search using the phone number figuring that would really tie the result down. Worked like a charm. here it is

http://fpfilters.com/filterSave.html

DN,

yes their site is here:

http://fpfilters.com/home.html

Its actually a crappy site - doesnt do them any justice, so I suggest you give them a ring.(1 800 336 5441)They are fairly helpful.

I got my bags in about 5 days, they are pretty good quality for a 1.45~ each.

Filterbag.com has a decent selection as well (more expensive), and theres a large minimum order.

FilterPro will send you some sample bags and there didnt appear to be any minimum order.

WH

JMJ & WH

Thanks.