element cleaning

[GedsJeep]

has anyone rigged up a 10" housing to a CH pump and filled it with warm water to back flush elements?

[rbdazza]

I didn't think back flushing them was effective, or worthwhile from a cost point of view?

[Glycer-rides]

From my bio use..
Wrap them in those well known cloths before use, instead.
If you wanted to back flush, then a solvent or surfactant would be better than warm water.
I expect they can block quickly with wvo.

[GedsJeep]

i got 50+ of them knocking about and it seems a shame to waste them.

cost isnt an issue, but seeing as we try to get as much savings as we can from oil, doesnt it seem rather silly to throw them away?

as the winter temps drop, depending on oil quality they can block after 50L or so.

especially going down to 1M

even with J cloths.

may rig something up if i get bored as i have all the bits lying around.

[Julian]

If you do make make a cleaning rig can we have some photos and text for the wiki please?

The veg section could do with some more content.

[Dickjotec]

I don't clean filter elements but I do clean the nylon bag filters I use for Wvo on the lister.

Turn inside out and scrape off the worst crud. Soak in miss fuel overnight, let most of the liquid drip off. Soak in hot water with bio washing powder overnight. Swill and flush with hose. They come up perfectly clear.
At each stage I give them a good vigorous hand pounding in the bucket.

Incidentally does anyone know a UK supplier of nylon, not felt, bag filters in the UK?

[nigelb]

Incidentally does anyone know a UK supplier of nylon, not felt, bag filters in the UK?

Looks like aquatic outlets might be your best best Dick. Check these out for starters:

http://www.finest-filters.co.uk/aquarium-filter-socks-2/nylon-filter-socks

[GedsJeep]

i use this stuff as my first stage..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221197978118?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&var=520152619189&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[nigelb]

Now that is a good idea. Do you throw it away or clean it after use?

[Julian]

I make sock filters from landscaping fabric.  They work very well, even catching a percentage of whites. 

http://www.biopowered.co.uk/wiki/Tips_and_wrinkles_1#Homemade_sock_filters

[Dickjotec]

Incidentally does anyone know a UK supplier of nylon, not felt, bag filters in the UK?

Looks like aquatic outlets might be your best best Dick. Check these out for starters:

http://www.finest-filters.co.uk/aquarium-filter-socks-2/nylon-filter-socks

Thanks for that but I have seen them. The ones I use are full size 25u socks. I have only found them in the USA and am keen to avoid the postage and customs.
This is the site I buy from.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sewn-Industrial-Filter-Sock-Bags-Water-Liquid-Biodiesel-WVO-Oil-Dust-Fuel-Diesel-/231354514757?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item35ddcdbd45

[GedsJeep]

Now that is a good idea. Do you throw it away or clean it after use?

i buy a couple of metres at a time, cut it to size and pound shop ratchet strap it over my first drum leaving it depressed in the middle.

i have a wide necked funnel in a cubbie next to it, i use a pound shop ladle to scrape the BCB`s out and drop them into the cubbie.

when the cubbie is full, bin bag and tip time.

the last voile lasted about 18 months this way.

[rbdazza]

Now that is a good idea. Do you throw it away or clean it after use?

i buy a couple of metres at a time, cut it to size and pound shop ratchet strap it over my first drum leaving it depressed in the middle.

i have a wide necked funnel in a cubbie next to it, i use a pound shop ladle to scrape the BCB`s out and drop them into the cubbie.

when the cubbie is full, bin bag and tip time.

the last voile lasted about 18 months this way.

Not a bad idea that. I used to do the same with a bed sheet but it was too fine and blocked too quickly.

[Dickjotec]

Now that is a good idea. Do you throw it away or clean it after use?

i buy a couple of metres at a time, cut it to size and pound shop ratchet strap it over my first drum leaving it depressed in the middle.

i have a wide necked funnel in a cubbie next to it, i use a pound shop ladle to scrape the BCB`s out and drop them into the cubbie.

when the cubbie is full, bin bag and tip time.

the last voile lasted about 18 months this way.

Not a bad idea that. I used to do the same with a bed sheet but it was too fine and blocked too quickly.

Ordered some to experiment with. I think I will get SWMBO to machine me up some filter socks.

[1958steveflying]

i use this stuff as my first stage..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221197978118?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&var=520152619189&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Which pattern do you find best ?