What size misting nozzles is everyone using? Utah Bio has 1/4, 1/2, 2 & 4 GPM. I am making 80 liter batches right now, but would like to go to at least 100 liter batches later on.
I don't mist, so I can not give you any first hand knowledge. The reason to mist is for a gentle first wash. 1/4 GPM is a heavy fog in my estimation and 4 GPM is far from gentle. My hose end sprayer set on fan is about 2 GPM, that is what I use for a first and second wash by spraying the water into the bio and letting it settle thru, then I bubble twice and dry it.
Norman
__________________
97 F250 CC PS Tymar intake, 3" downpipe, 4" exhaust, turbo muffler installed backwards, 299,000 miles, running B100 when possible. "NEW 90 F450
You know that does sound like a lot. I went back and checked the numbers on their website and it said GPM. I e-mailed them and asked them about the orbit arizona system they have for sale and the numbers he gave me on that system was GPH.
I use 6 of the 1/2 gal per min on a 1/2" line loop about 2' in diameter, to service a 675L cone bottom reactor. If you are handling 100L go with the 1/4gal/min or less.
__________________
95" Extd Cab F250HD 4x4 DRW, /86"6.9 T19 GV o/d 3.73 axles, Hypermax Pulse turbo, intercooled / Modified Hypermax ram air induction, PowerShot 2000 LPG system "first design". Ride rites @ all 4 corners, Dana 50 mono Beam up front, Ford 10.5" in rear with 4 wheel disk brakes. Other Truck, 1983 IHC "S" with 14ton NoMar wrecker body, 30,000 GVW, 229"wb with a 340hp Detroit 6V92TA, Eaton 13spd RTO9513, 3.70 ring & pinion and LPG kit. Alcoa 22.5x8.25 with Michelin XVE 255x70x22.5
I use that misting system from Utah bio supply. I have a piece of plexi glass I drilled holes in and zip tied them to it. (holes for the mister heads and holes for the zip ties)
I bought a water timer from WalMart. $10
After a disaster, I found it to be a very good thing. I do 5 or 6, hour and half washes. Some times one in the morning and one in the evening.
I then transfer in to my finishing barrell. It has a water heater element near the bottom. I cut a hole in the side of the steel barrell with a hole saw, so the heating element would fit through. Then welded a 1in. black pipe coupling over the hole. Then screwed the element into the coupling. I heat the bio up while running it through a filter. I let it spray against the side of the tank by holding the hose onto the tank with a clamp. I do that for about 30 to 45 minues , then it is ready to use.
BTW I use the Arizona Mist Kit by Orbit. I have never had a problem with any wash. They are very gentle in my opinion and have worked very well for me.
[ QUOTE ]
I use that misting system from Utah bio supply. I have a piece of plexi glass I drilled holes in and zip tied them to it. (holes for the mister heads and holes for the zip ties)
I bought a water timer from WalMart. $10
After a disaster, I found it to be a very good thing. I do 5 or 6, hour and half washes. Some times one in the morning and one in the evening.
I then transfer in to my finishing barrell. It has a water heater element near the bottom. I cut a hole in the side of the steel barrell with a hole saw, so the heating element would fit through. Then welded a 1in. black pipe coupling over the hole. Then screwed the element into the coupling. I heat the bio up while running it through a filter. I let it spray against the side of the tank by holding the hose onto the tank with a clamp. I do that for about 30 to 45 minues , then it is ready to use.
BTW I use the Arizona Mist Kit by Orbit. I have never had a problem with any wash. They are very gentle in my opinion and have worked very well for me.
[/ QUOTE ]
I got my Orbit system in today. dkenna, do you have any pictures of your plexiglass setup?
I left the water on to the misters. I woke up about 3am. Ran to the garage and 25 gal of bio and water were on the floor. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]
3 bags of oil dry to clean it up.
Now the timer takes care of any future memory lapses [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif[/img]
The AutoGuide.com network consists of the largest network of enthusiast-owned enthusiast-operated automotive communities.
AutoGuide.com provides the latest car reviews, auto show coverage, new car prices, and automotive news. The AutoGuide network operates more than 100 automotive forums where our users consult peers for shopping information and advice, and share opinions as a community.
Linear Mode
