Tips and wrinkles 2

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Y Piece

Useful for separating off the flow when using an Eductor Just a case of filing/grinding away on the two bits of pipe untill you get a nice close fit and then silver soldering in place

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  Y piece. Source: K.H

KH 22:47, 25 June 2011 (BST)

Using "Hozelock" type quick release connectors

Not to be used in the bio making process

The brass type hozelock connectors can be useful for various connections outside of making bio and can be used on small bore( ID 14mm) piping BUT you need to replace the O ring with a "Viton" type The O ring is 2mm with a diameter of 12mm,the plastic that clamps the pipe to the fitting is ok with biodiesel but they can be done away with and a jubilee clip used anyway,they also remain airtight upto about 20 PSI (see pics)

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  Male and female. Source: K.H

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  Pressure testing. Source: K.H

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  20 PSI. Source: K.H

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  Male fitting. Source: K.H

KH 23:45, 25 June 2011 (BST)