[DevoK12RS]

My main provider just bought a filtration system to extend their use of the oil. I remembered reading here something about an additive they put in when doing this. I asked him about it and he said he has to add some powder to the oil after filtering and recharging to the fryers. He didn't know much about the powder.

Do any of you know what it is or if it will cause me any problems?

TIA,
Devo

 

[Spencnaz]

I believe the powder you are thinking about is Magnesol. I know it's used in water purification plants but that's about the extent of what I know.

I have heard however of people using this product to skip washing their biodiesel.

 

[Halitosis]

I had thought that I had read somewhere that restaurants that "overuse/overcook" their oil can causes undesired results in the WVO.

If you were to press me on details, I couldn't possibly remember... but if they are extending the use of their oil, you might want to dig a little deeper.

My WVO supplier runs their oil through a filtration system they calls "an immaculator". (I don't know if this is their term, or a company brand name/model).

Essentially, it's a filter/strainer that pulls the crud out of the oil as he rotates his "french fry" grease to his "chicken wing" friers.


Can you take a peek at the bottle of powder and see if there is an ingredient list?

Halitosis

 

[DevoK12RS]

Ok, the stuff they are using is Frymaster/Dean Filter Magic (TM) Powder. Absolutely no info on the small plastic bag- just the name. The case had directions for use and still no info on ingredients.

He gave me the name of the distributor so I'll see if there's any info to be had there.

Any one know anything about this and it's effects?

Devo

 

[DevoK12RS]

That was easier than I thought it would be.

Metro Supply- guy said he thought it was Diatamacious (sp?) Earth or crushed fossil material with the intent of simply attaching itself to impurities (somehow?) to improve removal via filtration. However, he wasn't certain and gave me the number for Frymaster's tech support. He also said he remembered selling the system but couldn't remember what micron level of filtration it had cuz they're not all the same and he didn't remember their model number.

The fellow at Frymaster said the generic name of the ingredient was Expanded Pearlite. I know I've heard of Pearlite before but can't remember where. He also said the 'technical' name was Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate Gel.

I don't know for sure, but it seems to me this stuff shouldn't alter the chemical make up of the oil. I should be able to filter it out easily enough at my current 0.5 mic filtration.

Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Devo

 

[bork]

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That was easier than I thought it would be.

Metro Supply- guy said he thought it was Diatamacious (sp?) Earth or crushed fossil material with the intent of simply attaching itself to impurities (somehow?) to improve removal via filtration. However, he wasn't certain and gave me the number for Frymaster's tech support. He also said he remembered selling the system but couldn't remember what micron level of filtration it had cuz they're not all the same and he didn't remember their model number.

The fellow at Frymaster said the generic name of the ingredient was Expanded Pearlite. I know I've heard of Pearlite before but can't remember where. He also said the 'technical' name was Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate Gel.

I don't know for sure, but it seems to me this stuff shouldn't alter the chemical make up of the oil. I should be able to filter it out easily enough at my current 0.5 mic filtration.

Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Devo

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DE is used for pool filtration, can be bought in big bags at pool surpliers, add so many lbs per filter area. It sticks to membrane and closes up the pores so less crud passes (kinda like a sand filter affect) & pearlite can be added to many things like concrete to lighten up weight when full density not needed. If memory serves right it is sand/silicate run thru a furnace type affair & it expands or like pop-corn. Good for fire retardent if you can find a fireproof bonding agent.( I have purchased a large bag at garden supply, maybe they use as filler in pots)

 

[a93bowtie]

pearlite is used as a soil loosener/aerator in potted plants. It's the white specks you seen in black dirt. It helps to keep the soil from packing too tightly, and allows it to take/retain more water.