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Title: hydrometer
Post by: THE-DOLPHIN on December 26, 2013, 11:15:09 AM
hi after looking at the silica gel got me thinking about the hydrometer again did look for one a while ago but could not find the correct one i have weighed my bio to get measure specific gravity has anyone used a hydrometer are they good to use hope you all had a great time this Christmas hope we all have a great new year I'm looking for a motorhome in new year must run on bio so if you know of any please contact me happy new year malc
Title: Re: hydrometer
Post by: julianf on December 26, 2013, 11:34:44 AM
use the search - put in my username and hydrometer, and theres a retailer etc.
Title: Re: hydrometer
Post by: nigelb on December 26, 2013, 09:54:17 PM
This what you need chap although with a bit of searching you may find it cheaper.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Alchohol-Hydrometer-/200973963177?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item2ecafb4fa9
Title: Re: hydrometer
Post by: K.H on December 26, 2013, 10:11:43 PM
Nige, in case your not aware someone has put a load of bollocks in your sig :)
Title: Re: hydrometer
Post by: Jamesrl on December 26, 2013, 10:33:47 PM
This what you need chap although with a bit of searching you may find it cheaper.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Alchohol-Hydrometer-/200973963177?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item2ecafb4fa9

That hydrometer is for Methanol Nige.

For biodiesel you need a hydrometer with a 0.85 - 0.9 range.

Surely the viscosity of your bio is more important.
Title: Re: hydrometer
Post by: Rotary-Motion on December 27, 2013, 07:53:12 AM
basically the diesel range SG

also these need to be used in a controlled environment at the set temp for the hydrometer say 15/16c else will be inaccurate.

when I was doing miss fuel (petrol/diesel) mixes I couldn't get 1 hydrometer with both scales on meaning the scale range wouldn't fit into a hydrometer, so had to adapt the diesel one setting my own marks for controlled amounts in test samples, I did contact a company who would of made a one off hydrometer for me but to a very expensive cost.

I still have my hydrometer if you want a sample testing in anyways (diesel range)
Title: Re: hydrometer
Post by: nigelb on December 27, 2013, 11:11:11 AM
This what you need chap although with a bit of searching you may find it cheaper.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Alchohol-Hydrometer-/200973963177?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item2ecafb4fa9

That hydrometer is for Methanol Nige.

For biodiesel you need a hydrometer with a 0.85 - 0.9 range.

Surely the viscosity of your bio is more important.

So it is Jim. I thought that was what he was after. Just re-read the opening post and it does appear a bio one is what he's looking for. Sorry.
Title: Re: hydrometer
Post by: nigelb on December 27, 2013, 11:13:43 AM
Nige, in case your not aware someone has put a load of bollocks in your sig :)

Bollocks now removed ;D
Title: Re: hydrometer
Post by: Julian on December 27, 2013, 11:38:25 AM

Bollocks now removed ;D

Looking forward to the castrato rendition of Ave Maria at the next BBB.
Title: Re: hydrometer
Post by: Rotary-Motion on December 27, 2013, 12:34:27 PM
hehehe nice :)
Title: Re: hydrometer
Post by: Jamesrl on December 27, 2013, 01:04:06 PM

Bollocks now removed ;D

Looking forward to the castrato rendition of Ave Maria at the next BBB.


Now come on,  be honest how many of you knew what a castrato was before googling it?

And yes I'd like to see Nige in full song as well.
Title: Re: hydrometer
Post by: Julian on December 27, 2013, 02:07:08 PM
I did, but I had to check the spelling!
Title: Re: hydrometer
Post by: K.H on December 27, 2013, 02:44:23 PM
Voice like an angel i would imagine.
Title: Re: hydrometer
Post by: Jamesrl on December 27, 2013, 03:09:26 PM
Voice like an angel i would imagine.

Imagine Pavarotti with a voice like a pre pubescent boy and you're getting very close.
Title: Re: hydrometer
Post by: Julian on December 27, 2013, 03:30:19 PM
Voice like an angel i would imagine.

You must have met some pretty rough Angles.
Title: Re: hydrometer
Post by: K.H on December 27, 2013, 05:57:45 PM
Have you watched the film "Dogma"?
Title: Re: hydrometer
Post by: Julian on December 27, 2013, 08:08:57 PM
No
Title: Re: hydrometer
Post by: Rotary-Motion on December 27, 2013, 10:43:04 PM
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120655/

(http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMTYwMzkzNDQ1MV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMjAxNTEzMQ@@._V1_SX640_SY720_.jpg)
Title: Re: hydrometer
Post by: Julian on December 28, 2013, 01:17:59 AM
I'll rush out and get it.