« previous next »
Pages: [1]

Author Topic: Soft wood  (Read 194 times)

Offline Wojtek York

  • Barrel scraper
  • *
  • Posts: 3
  • Location: York
Soft wood
« on: December 09, 2024, 08:48:25 AM »
Hi all, i can't get hold of hard wood chippings, is soft wood any good for dry washing bio? Many thanks 🤝
« Last Edit: December 09, 2024, 08:50:20 AM by Wojtek York »
Logged

Offline Julian

  • Administrator
  • Oil baron
  • *******
  • Posts: 6388
    • Used Cooking Oil Collection website
  • Location: East Surrey, UK.
Re: Soft wood
« Reply #1 on: December 09, 2024, 06:50:36 PM »
Don't know for sure, but my guess would be that soft wood is avoided in case bio dissolves and retains any resin present.
Logged
Used Cooking Oil Collection website ... http://www.surreyusedcookingoilcollection.palmergroup.co.uk

Offline RichardP

  • Wiki Editor
  • Impeller jammer
  • ***
  • Posts: 194
  • Location: Rugby
Re: Soft wood
« Reply #2 on: December 10, 2024, 09:02:03 AM »
I wouldn't use any softwood chippings, it's too resinous which will affect your bio.

Have you looked for woodworkers that make bespoke oak furniture etc? I got mine from a tiny place not far away, huge bag for a few quid.
Logged

Offline dgs

  • Wiki Editor
  • Grand Gunge Master
  • ******
  • Posts: 1326
  • Location: york
Re: Soft wood
« Reply #3 on: December 11, 2024, 05:37:29 PM »
Maybe softwood is ok if it is absolutely snuff dry. I'm pretty sure I have used some blended with hardwood before. It always seemed to work well ie <20ppm soap.
Logged
FOC water tests by Sandy brae or Karl Fischer for forum members.
Pages: [1]
« previous next »