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lozzzzzz · « **Reply #195 on:** June 29, 2014, 11:49:33 AM »

Oh yeah

Corrected!

Dickjotec · « **Reply #196 on:** June 29, 2014, 04:53:11 PM »

Quote from: lozzzzzz on June 29, 2014, 09:19:01 AM

I'll get a more meaty bubbler then.

I don't think I'm going to have too much trouble with not using the first batch Dick

I currently have two petrol cars

I still need to get a filter (and do the j-cloth thing to it). I was thinking of plumbing it into the outlet tap from the settling tank.

This would be fine right??

There are a few about on ebay would someone kindly point me to one that has proven to be a good-un?

Thanks

Should have a clear 10" filter spare and an element to get you going, I will have a look later.
I filter as it is transferred from the settling tank to the storage tank but I know others filter after storage.

lozzzzzz · « **Reply #197 on:** June 29, 2014, 08:40:26 PM »

Dick, that would be great. I'll pay you for it though please

Would wednesday night be any good, I will have been back to parents by then so could bring over the large hose too.

Dickjotec · « **Reply #198 on:** June 29, 2014, 09:28:19 PM »

As long as it is before 8 as it is pub night! But wait till i have checked what is in central stores to see if what i have got will do.
I have been in the tub tonight (with Dolly Parton!) but will look and post tomorrow.

lozzzzzz · « **Reply #199 on:** June 30, 2014, 05:14:12 PM »

Sounds good!

One of my students is giving away his hot tub, a 7 person jobby! Shame I've got no means of getting it, not to mention nowhere to put it yet

Dickjotec · « **Reply #200 on:** June 30, 2014, 07:49:00 PM »

Tubs fit on my trailer!
I have a 10" filter enclosure and elements so come over on Wed.

Mickindashed · « **Reply #201 on:** June 30, 2014, 07:54:57 PM »

If I ever upgrade my processor to a bigger one I might well be interested in a cast Venturi to the same design, so hold onto the bits! In the meantime, my dickjotec design Venturi is doing fine for my 100L plant so thanks for putting it out there dickjotec.

Dickjotec · « **Reply #202 on:** June 30, 2014, 08:01:48 PM »

Glad the design proved useful to you. I came up with the idea for people who had no machining facilities or metal bashing skills for the GL Venturi.

Jamesrl · « **Reply #203 on:** June 30, 2014, 08:09:38 PM »

Quote from: Mickindashed on June 30, 2014, 07:54:57 PM

If I ever upgrade my processor to a bigger one I might well be interested in a cast Venturi to the same design, so hold onto the bits! In the meantime, my dickjotec design Venturi is doing fine for my 100L plant so thanks for putting it out there dickjotec.

If you're interested in a professionally made venturi built to match your specific pump give me a shout, you can have it in any size steel or copper pipe.

Methoxide injection speed is dependant on your plumbing but could be as fast as 2.8secs/ltr, yes that IS 2.8secs/ltr.

No they're not that expensive, just ask the dozens of peeps all over the world who have one.

Mickindashed · « **Reply #204 on:** June 30, 2014, 08:13:42 PM »

If that was the design brief then you nailed it.

Mickindashed · « **Reply #205 on:** June 30, 2014, 09:01:23 PM »

Quote from: Jamesrl on June 30, 2014, 08:09:38 PM

Quote from: Mickindashed on June 30, 2014, 07:54:57 PM
If I ever upgrade my processor to a bigger one I might well be interested in a cast Venturi to the same design, so hold onto the bits! In the meantime, my dickjotec design Venturi is doing fine for my 100L plant so thanks for putting it out there dickjotec.

If you're interested in a professionally made venturi built to match your specific pump give me a shout, you can have it in any size steel or copper pipe.

Methoxide injection speed is dependant on your plumbing but could be as fast as 2.8secs/ltr, yes that IS 2.8secs/ltr.

No they're not that expensive, just ask the dozens of peeps all over the world who have one.

Thanks. I'll bear that in mind. At the moment I'm making bio for two little cars in the family which probably do no more 10,000m between them. In the next year or so I want to change my own car to something that runs bio (I do 18,000m pa) and then my two youngest sons will be learning to drive too. So you can see why I'll need a bigger plant than my 90L per batch, copper hot water tank, GL processor. This time 2015, I'll get in touch with you about Venturi ( or full build ) options.

lozzzzzz · « **Reply #206 on:** July 04, 2014, 09:03:51 PM »

I got a few 4pin, 3 phase lugs and sockets sorted so changing from the lathe to the pump will be a lot quicker now:

And got a solid pipe from the pump the top of the tank, its really getting there:

Starting on the electrics next

More to come

Dickjotec · « **Reply #207 on:** July 05, 2014, 08:38:07 AM »

Is that a single to 3 phase converter? If so what type is it and any advice on getting a reasonably priced one?

greasemonkey · « **Reply #208 on:** July 05, 2014, 09:56:37 AM »

Looking good there. Coming along nicely.

lozzzzzz · « **Reply #209 on:** July 05, 2014, 09:18:19 PM »

Thanks Greasemonkey!

Dick,

That's right. At the time I thought I was being ripped off, I paid £300 for it (bought it at the same time as the lathe). It can manage at least 5hp, I think it might even do more. Luckily the lathe is about 3hp so I've connected the converter to a 13 amp socket. I set it to 2hp to run the pump.

I'm afraid I don't know a great deal about it other than what you have already spotted. I.e. its a converter rather than a an inverter, and its not a rotary type. What I can tell you is that there doesn't seem to be too much in the way of expensive component in it. I bet it could be made for a lot less than I paid for it. If you want to copy it you are more than welcome to study it. There is a transformer, a funny relay thing, some switches and a load of capacitors in the box that seems to be it.

I could bring it over if you want to have a look over it?

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