Which processor/washer to buy or build?

[Boyd]

I'd like to invest in a high quality bio-diesel processor. I like the eXtreme mini refinery because of the large metal heated pre-heating tank (even though the reactor tanks are plastic). I also like the dry washing idea. The $20,000. 00 pricetag is high, but I've got a small fleet of rigs to fuel along with my family's trucks. $20,000. 00 is less than a year of fuel for us.



On the other hand, I can weld and fab pretty well and like the plans for the Murphy's Machines MM500. I feel that the metal reactor tanks would be safer and allow hotter temps if necssary. I'd like to use this processor with a set of the larger dry wash filters from the eXtreme set-up.



My biggest concern is a clean, safe, efficient processor that produces quality fuel. I'd also like to be able to make a large (300-500 gal. ) batch, so I'm not screwing around all month making fuel. I plan on installing the processor in a dedicated building.



Are there any processors I am missing out on? What are people's thoughts on dry washing vs. water washing?



Thanks

 

[cj hall]

hello

where are you going to get your oil or are you making it out of rendered fat?

the cold weather will be an issue also.



i am sure it can be done.

 

[The patriot]

I'd first secure a RELIABLE source for the WVO before going through all that.

 

[DHayden]

Utah Biodiesel Supply - Bio Pro 380 Automated Biodiesel Processor



Stainless steel and automated, produces sell able quality biodiesel but only makes up to 100 gallons at a time.

 

[The patriot]

Only if........

I wish I could have forseen what prices are now.

At my old job they were scrapping all sorts of stainless and aluminum tanks & reactors.

They told everyone to "take what you want". I almost got a roll off to have them fill for me so that I could have it trucked to the scrap yard. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$