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Pump problems
« on: April 07, 2021, 11:12:46 AM »
Hi all, I’ve improved my bio diesel quality with the kind help of David Smith , unfortunately on my last batch my pump over heated, It was a cheap eBay job so doesn’t surprise me , anyway I’m looking to fit the original pump but need to find a seal like in the picture , anybody know where I could get one ?
I do have another pump that would need some modifications to fit to my Golden Ray processor, the original one is noisy  , but I understand it’s a different type of pump , the one currently fitted allows me to suck up the oil to load the processor and also has another pick up tube to add the methoxide, Would I loose this feature if I was to fit another type of “Quieter “pump the style I have is quite noisy in comparison.
I had a look at the wiki pump section but couldn’t find reference the the different pump types
Thanks in advance
Paul

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Re: Pump problems
« Reply #1 on: April 07, 2021, 11:18:44 AM »
Forgot to add picture of seal !

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Re: Pump problems
« Reply #2 on: April 07, 2021, 11:20:41 AM »
For reference the quiet pump has inlet and outlet a 90 degrees the noisy one is 180 degrees (straight through )

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Re: Pump problems
« Reply #3 on: April 07, 2021, 04:25:37 PM »
Yes you are right, the quiet one won't self-prime for suction - the noisy one will.

The knackered seal looks like a standard shaft seal.  If you can work out the dimensions you could replace it: https://www.bearingboys.co.uk/Oil-Seals-1049-c

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Re: Pump problems
« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2021, 12:52:57 AM »
Thanks Tony , That saves me the trouble of trying to reconfigure the pipe work to accept the quieter pump , I would rather keep the suction ability , thanks for the link
Paul

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Re: Pump problems
« Reply #5 on: January 16, 2022, 08:27:38 PM »
Speaking of pumps.

I have decided to bite the bullet and buy a pump.
As I will only be making small batches (15-20 litre), which pump do you guys recommend.

Being a poor boy I want the most inexpensive (aka cheap) pump that will do the job. I don't need to worry about the process taking a bit longer.

Dave.

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Re: Pump problems
« Reply #6 on: January 16, 2022, 11:05:45 PM »
I'm not sure there is a cheap pump out there any more. TAM 105 was the go to pump when I first started out. Not sure what the equivalent is now or what the price is. I once bought a stuart turner pump off ebay for 99p and sold it for £15. Great pump, didnt need it but couldn't resist a bargain.

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Re: Pump problems
« Reply #7 on: January 17, 2022, 02:09:32 PM »
Speaking of pumps.

I have decided to bite the bullet and buy a pump.
As I will only be making small batches (15-20 litre), which pump do you guys recommend.

Being a poor boy I want the most inexpensive (aka cheap) pump that will do the job. I don't need to worry about the process taking a bit longer.

Dave.

I've got a cheap pump here which you are welcome to. Its similar to a tam 105, but chinese I think.
FOC water tests by Sandy brae or Karl Fischer for forum members.

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Re: Pump problems
« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2022, 07:15:40 PM »
Sounds promising,

PM me the cost.

Thanks.

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Re: Pump problems
« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2022, 09:09:09 PM »
Sounds promising,

PM me the cost.

Thanks.

When I said cheap I meant it was cheap to me, it would be free to you.
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Re: Pump problems
« Reply #10 on: January 18, 2022, 09:56:33 AM »
Sounds promising,

PM me the cost.

Thanks.

When I said cheap I meant it was cheap to me, it would be free to you.

Thanks, I'll let you know when I can get over.