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BCDelica wrote:
Why not consider using the existing tanks for WVO, and a adding a smaller diesel tank somewhere? If your oil supply runs out, or you undertake a huge trip like your on again, just put diesel into your WVO tanks and switch off the vegetherm.


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Enjoying your road pics on FB!

this is what ive been thinking. if you get a side exhaust you can mount a small tank for diesel beside the rear stock tank.

or if you must put it where the spare tire goes (but then how much$$ to get a tire carrier?)


my wvo tank on turtle is 120l aluminum custom tank. pd $750 for it. its big and fits only cuz i got jfarsangs 2" lift. i had it done at PR Fabricators in Powell River. i bet they still have the plans there somewhere. you can have it made less deep for better fit and lower cost.

Agree with Ari, a centrifuge is the better long term investment in clean oil, and worth it if you consider WVO for your long term vehicle needs beyond your Delica.

If you heat your oil, store it in large containers, etc, and in any case with regards to WVO home process; I believe oil stabilization is important. I understand the chemistry for using acetone and understand why a 1:500 ratio is all that is needed, no more. I little goes a long way, and even a ratio as great as 1:1000 is worth the benefits in the long term. Many diesel engine owners have gone with the belief that more is better and 50 to 1, and much stronger mixes of acetone will provide even more benefits. In think some where there is stories of owners mixing ratios like 20:1 and killing there IP rather quickly. Also biocide is helpful, not as nightmarish to the environment as you'd think but possibly hazardous to you, and a little goes a long way.

Did you find a SVO system and get the install completed?

There is a Gibsons based mechanic who is a registered PlantDrive installer who will do a dual-fuel system install kit (from PlantDrive) for between $600-$700. Contact Will at Will's Mobile Mechanic phone: 604-740-7086. Leave your van with him for day, while you mountain bike the trails on the Coast. He could come to your place (Vancouver area?) but would charge a ferry and travel time.

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www.plantoilrecovery.ca

I haven't done it yet, I'm trying to plan ahead. That's good to know. That's the install fee I'm assuming? Where does he get the parts from and how much are those or do you provide them yourself?

after oil wrote:get a raw power centrifuge. this is what i do:
pour wvo from cubies through 400um barrel screen.
pump form barrel into 1000l home heating oil tank for settling. (mine settles about 2 months or more, i have 3x 1000l tanks, two are always full.) my oil is water free and golden at this point, ed from plant drive considers this clean enough for your delica
pump up to 500l gravity feed tank.
gravity feed through centrifuge to final fill up tank (i use a 1000l plastic cube)

avoid steel, sunlight and heat.. these can cause the oil to go rancid
avoid plastic or secure it inside if there are bears or racoons in the area

Hi folks,
I'm planning to get a centrifuge. After the barrel screen, does the oil need settling if you're going to run it through a centrifuge anyway? I've read that they remove all the water and clean the veg to 1 micron.

whatthejeez wrote: Hi folks,
I'm planning to get a centrifuge. After the barrel screen, does the oil need settling if you're going to run it through a centrifuge anyway? I've read that they remove all the water and clean the veg to 1 micron.

The centrifuge is 'rapid settling' the oil by spinning it at 1200x the force of gravity, the lower the flow rate the longer the oil stays in the bowl and more sediment will be spun to the outside. I collect my oil and let it sit for 2-6 months, then pour the good oil out until I can see the sediment/chunder. I could send the oil through as soon as I get it but by 'pre-settling' I reduce frequency I need to clean out my centrifuge rotor.

Jordan wrote:

whatthejeez wrote: Hi folks,
I'm planning to get a centrifuge. After the barrel screen, does the oil need settling if you're going to run it through a centrifuge anyway? I've read that they remove all the water and clean the veg to 1 micron.

The centrifuge is 'rapid settling' the oil by spinning it at 1200x the force of gravity, the lower the flow rate the longer the oil stays in the bowl and more sediment will be spun to the outside. I collect my oil and let it sit for 2-6 months, then pour the good oil out until I can see the sediment/chunder. I could send the oil through as soon as I get it but by 'pre-settling' I reduce frequency I need to clean out my centrifuge rotor.

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I'm starting small...just a few sushi diners in the area. Enough to keep me in oil for my daily work needs. The rigs I've seen here are impressive, but I don't know if I'd be looking to get that kind of capacity...

Settling oil for 6 months would pose a challenge for me with the space I've got available.

I appreciate the assist with all of this. And it's fun. Thanks.

6 months is extreme... even a couple of weeks will make a big difference