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This page comprises a list of suppliers and services complied by biopowered members, for biopowered members. Listing on this page is through merit only be it value, availability or service.

A listing here in no way implies endorsement by biopowered and biopowered will not accept responsibility for members comments and opinions.

Headings in orange text denote supplier is a forum member.


Equipment

Immersion Heater Flange 2 1/4"

Brass flange suitable for soldering but not welding (but see http://www.biopowered.co.uk/wiki/Fitting_a_heater_flange).


Toolstation: pt No. 31429 @ £2.47. Gasket to suit pt No. 42110 @ £0.31.

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Immersion+Heater+Flange/p31429


BES: Brass flange pt No. 6912 @ £2.51+VAT, Gasket pt No. 6913 @ £0.22+VAT

http://www.bes.co.uk/products/107a.asp

1" reinforced suction hose

1" reinforced hose complete with strainer from Screwfix - 7m @ £14.99 inc VAT - works out cheaper than just buying the hose from many places

http://www.screwfix.com/p/reinforced-suction-hose-with-filter-7m-x-1/78767

Pumps

50 ltr/mim and 110 ltr/mim pumps suitable for veg oil and biodiesel £62.50 and £91 respectively including postage to main land UK.

Contact forum member jgs600


Oil Pressured High Speed Centrifuge Kits

Compact units powered by a high pressure oil feed.

LC35 (300cc centrifuge) at £80, LC35 Centrifuge with hydraulic fitting kit at £140, LC35 Centrifuge kit with hydraulic fittings and gear pump at £335, 3cc / rev gear pump with 0.37kw motor at £195. All prices inc. VAT and are exclusive to forum members. P&P not included.

Contact forum member nathanrobo

Drum sized oil strainers

Strainers or filters to fit 205 litre drums with robust gause which resists tearing. Available in 600µ, 400µ and 150µ mesh sizes, all at a special price to forum members £21.50 each inc. VAT, exc. P&P.

Contact forum member nathanrobo


100µ, 200µ, 400µ, 600µ barrel filter. Reusable and washable made from high density polyethylene, suitable for up to 80°C. £35.99 each inc. mainland UK postage.

Contact forum member uberveg


Bucket sized oil strainers

75µ, 100µ, 200µ, 400µ & 600µ Bucket strainers, 12 inches diameter and 4 inches deep. £12.99 each inc. mainland UK postage.

Contact forum member uberveg


Sock filters

1µ, 5µ, 10µ & 25µ rating. 16 and 32 inch long polyester sock filters. £8.99 and 9.99 each respectively inc. mainland UK postage.

Contact forum member uberveg


3/27, graduated, conical flask

Borosilicate D96 Calibrated Centrifuge Tube, for 3/27 or 10/90 tests. £17.95 each inc. mainland UK postage.

Contact forum member uberveg


Mixing eductor

Optimised for pumps with a flow rate of 30-82 litres. Manufactured from a biodiesel compatable PPE thermoplastic. £11.99 each inc. mainland UK postage.

Contact forum member uberveg


Flow meter

Resettable Digital K24 Flow Meter with 1" BSP Connections - Viton Seals. £49.99 each inc. mainland UK postage.

Contact forum member uberveg


Misting nozzles

Low impact water washing spray nozzle, with ½" BSP male thread. £12.99 each inc. mainland UK postage.

Contact forum member uberveg


Flat plate heat exchanger

Heat exchanger suitable for running vegetable oil. 2 x ½" and 2 x ¾" connections. £53.99 each inc. mainland UK postage.

Contact forum member uberveg



Cheap Chinese generators

I have used this company for years. Had the usual minor problems expected with cheap generators. AVR blowing, tank filter needing changing, engine mountings, injector leaking. Phone them in the afternoon part arrives next day pay later. Ask for Martyn.

http://www.portable-energy.co.uk/

Posted by photoman290


Reasonably priced plastic barrels and IBCs

I've not used them but details were posted on the VOD March 2016.

http://www.dvcontainers.co.uk/

Posted by Julian


Supplies

ASM (anhydrous sodium methylate)

In 20, 25 and 205lt containers

Contact forum member nigelb


Molecular sieves

Re-usable, 3A (pore size 3 Å). Adsorbs NH3 and H2O, (but not C2H6), suitable for drying methanol. £6.99 per 100g inc. mainland UK postage.

Contact forum member uberveg


Services

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