Thinking about it WVO/WMO - Diesel Forum

MarkSeve · 09-16-2007, 10:25 PM

Ok im new to all of this and think about trying to mix and make my fuel .I have read all the stuff about filtering on hear but theres the water that also scares me so after talking with my dad he came up with this idea of using a refrigant recovery tank 90 lb. and pumping in the filtered WVO or WMO and putting a vacume on the the tank for a day or more to remove all the water. It works on freon and the oil in it and the tank has a liquid and gas line so im looking for any and all thoughts on this Thanks

firemediceric · 09-17-2007, 01:49 PM

That will get out the water, but will still leave any salts, sugars or other disolved contaminants in the WVO.

You could mist wash to get out the junk and then de-water by vacuum.

VD350 · 09-17-2007, 06:53 PM

let the oil sit for 2 weeks. The water and other 'Stuff" will go to the bottom and the oil will be on top (Looks like this milky mix on bottom). Just make sure to leave some oil on top of the "Stuff" on the bottom to ensure that no water gets in. Now this is NOT full proof of course but it has worked for us for 2 years.

If you want a full proof method compile all the oil into a 55 gallon barrel with the lid cut off. Put a fish tank bubbler into the oil and put a box fan on top of the barrel. Usually dries out within 2 days.