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2 x 15 mm straight joiner-compression | 2 x 15 mm straight joiner-compression | ||
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Speedfit type insert | Speedfit type insert | ||
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2 connectors and insulating tape | 2 connectors and insulating tape | ||
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===How to assemble=== | ===How to assemble=== | ||
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Attach the other connector to the other end of the copper pipe. | Attach the other connector to the other end of the copper pipe. | ||
Put an insert into one end of the plastic pipe and feed the cable down the pipe,connect and insulate the heater to the cable then join the plastic pipe to the connector. | Put an insert into one end of the plastic pipe and feed the cable down the pipe,connect and insulate the heater to the cable then join the plastic pipe to the connector. | ||
[[File:Melting_stick_005.jpg |250px|thumb|centre|Melting its way into a tub]] | [[File:Melting_stick_005.jpg |250px|thumb|centre|Melting its way into a tub]] | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 22:07, 19 October 2012
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The melting stick is made from a 220-240 volt cartridge heater,it will melt solid oil and is small enough to go through screw top lids
The melting stick
List of parts
Cartridge heater 15 mm 300W (available in various wattages)
2 x 15 mm straight joiner-compression
Short length of 15 mm copper pipe
Speedfit type insert
2 ft of plastic 15 mm pipe
Cable and plug
2 connectors and insulating tape
A piece of metal slightly longer than the heater with the end bent over
How to assemble
Firstly solder the piece of steel to one of the flat surfaces of a compression nut,this needs to end up at the bottom and is a stand off to keep the heater away from the container walls,tighten the heater into a straight connector using the nut with the stand off then attach the copper pipe,this needs to be short enough that the heater wires protrude. Attach the other connector to the other end of the copper pipe. Put an insert into one end of the plastic pipe and feed the cable down the pipe,connect and insulate the heater to the cable then join the plastic pipe to the connector.
See also
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- Link within this wiki here
- Link within this wiki here
- Link within this wiki here
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[[Category:Biodiesel]]
[[Category:Ingredients and preparation]]
[[Category:vegetable oil]]
[[Category:Filtration & drying equipment]]
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