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Julian · « **Reply #15 on:** January 04, 2011, 08:07:13 PM »

Nige,

That's great, I was about to try and make a start, never having water washed any bio!

I've tried to split the page into three sections with a diagram for each (although I know two or more can be combined). Is your text specific to bubble washing or does it cover all methods?

I did a little research and found some people in the US wash with a mixer paddle in the tank. Do you think that's worth including, even if only to steer people away from the design as it seems prone to creating emulsions?

nigelb · « **Reply #16 on:** January 04, 2011, 08:21:18 PM »

Quote from: Julian on January 04, 2011, 08:07:13 PM

I've tried to split the page into three sections with a diagram for each (although I know two or more can be combined). Is your text specific to bubble washing or does it cover all methods?

I did a little research and found some people in the US wash with a mixer paddle in the tank. Do you think that's worth including, even if only to steer people away from the design as it seems prone to creating emulsions?

My text will concentrate purely on bubble washing. I'll leave mist washing to those who use that particular method.

I've not seen any info regarding paddle mixers so can't really comment. As for creating emulsions i think that all water type washing increases the likelyhood of an emulsions...we just need to emphasize the care that's needed.

Nige

Julian · « **Reply #17 on:** January 04, 2011, 08:31:16 PM »

That's great, I've got some text from Keith on mist washing along with the GL text.

K.H · « **Reply #18 on:** January 04, 2011, 09:34:15 PM »

Theres really very little involved in mist washing,just a case of turning the tap on enough for a decent spray pattern and making sure the outpipe is where you want it,when the water runs clear - job done,normally about 6 hours
Any specific questions just ask

Julian · « **Reply #19 on:** January 04, 2011, 09:37:30 PM »

Thanks Keith,

I'll have a bash over the next couple of days and perhaps you can critique the section when I've finished.

Julian · « **Reply #20 on:** January 05, 2011, 11:40:46 PM »

Keith,

Mist washing text is up at http://www.biopowered.co.uk/wiki/Water_washing I leant quite heavily on Girl Mark's page from the CBT, so have a gander and let me know what you think.

I added a bit to GLs section regarding an idea I had some time ago about using a ballcock (couldn't get away with saying that on the other forum!) as a safety shut off for the wash water. Haven't tried it but I can't see why it wouldn't work. I think I have an old brass one in the scrap bin. If I have, I'll modify it and take a picture or two.

K.H · « **Reply #21 on:** January 06, 2011, 07:19:17 AM »

Quick glance-looks good,i will have a proper look tonight

Tony · « **Reply #22 on:** January 06, 2011, 08:16:44 AM »

Looks great Julian, those diagrams are, as ever, top notch!

Julian · « **Reply #23 on:** January 06, 2011, 08:53:28 AM »

Thanks, they all need heaters adding and I'll show at least one with a bio pump and filters as per Keith's original.

Chug · « **Reply #24 on:** January 06, 2011, 09:34:18 AM »

yup kewl and just luv ya diagrams.

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