Clean Oil? No, not filtered, not new, clean.

[Jack_Toepfer]

I found another supplier around me... he currently has about 600 gallons. Most of it is "clean".

He says it is clean, but this is how he cleaned it:

1. Wife gets oil from Arby's.
2. 5gal cubies are settled for 2 weeks.
3. Top 80% is pulled off and settled for another 2 weeks.
4. Bottom 20% is combined with the remains of 4 other cubies and settled for 2 weeks.
5. Repeat... Repeat... Repeat
6. He then uses a filter... that is for automotive paint. I don't know if that actually works or not, but he is not introducing any heat at all during the entire process.
7. Fill clean cubies completely so there is little to no air in the cubie.

I read him the HPT directions that I read earlier today and he is going to do it tonight. He is going to call me back with the results. IF it "passes" the HPT is it clean enough to put in my tank?

Is it $1/gallon clean enough to put in my tank? He actually has about 550 gallons cleaned... and I'll probably get the whole load for $500.

My thought is that in order for the settling to work, there has to be heat. If he has only used the summer ambient temps here to heat/settle... I don't think that is enough. This is Buffalo...

If someone with enough knowledge to give me the go-ahead can call me tonight... I'll buy it tonight over the phone with him.

Thanks in advance,
Jack
716-901-1081

[VTVegiPower]

I'm certainly no expert but I know I would buy that amount for $1/gallon with that amount of settling. Even if you need to bring it inside and heat/settle batches before using it just for peace of mind, it's a good deal. I know in my area that deal would be gone within a day so I'd jump on it.

[Jack_Toepfer]

I'm certainly no expert but I know I would buy that amount for $1/gallon with that amount of settling. Even if you need to bring it inside and heat/settle batches before using it just for peace of mind, it's a good deal. I know in my area that deal would be gone within a day so I'd jump on it.

Thanks for the call man... I really appreciate it. I'm gonna give him a ring tonight and tell him I'll take it all.

[Clay]

heat is not needed IF enough settle time is allowed.... a HPT will tell you alot. I would offer him less than a buck per gallon if it were me and see what happens. If its dry, filter it again with a good filter that you know something about and use it.

On second thought, don't risk it Jack...it could be bad oil and i think you should give me this guys number and i will test it in my truck for you.

[Marv]

Heck, just buy it and run it all through your filtering setup. You'll need something to kill time during these cold winter months and nothing beats filtering oil!

But, like Clay said, if you need someone to test it for you, just send a sample of 75-100 gallons my way and I'll let you know how it goes! Haha...

[Jack_Toepfer]

lol... thanks for the offers guys...

I don't have a filtering setup yet... which is why I'm buying oil. Over the winter I'll make one, but for $1 /gal how can you go wrong?

[greasyX]

Sorry for the late post (Firewood day)

Jack this is basically the way i collect,on a smaller scale.My top draft IBC settling process is the same as this, except one thing ,time.The settling is key as clay and others stated,so let it settle for two more weeks before you filter.I put barrels next to a non combustable source of heat(garage,mechanical room,or in the sun,either inside or out).My supplier has begun settling in a greenhouse through out the cold months(40F at its coldest ).Treat it as a quality source,and filter,filter and treat(Startron will break down small amounts of water,and treat for bacteria at the same time)with your fuel stabilizer of choice.Other than the time factor,I'd say its a good deal,as long as you have the time to let it settle, or have a CF or bio-d processor kicking around (as a security clause before that oil and your injectors meet face to face).................greasy

[Jack_Toepfer]

I have time... I can burn through the 400 gallons I have in the barn before I even get to this oil. Now I just have to find the money.

[Marv]

I have time... I can burn through the 400 gallons I have in the barn before I even get to this oil. Now I just have to find the money.

Well, with time on your side, I wouldn't worry too much about it then. Get that filtering setup running and make sure you get it clean as possible. Then fill it up and get to burning that oil!:cheers:

[triplemoutdoors]

$1 per gallon and you can get it in one trip. I would buy it today if I were you.

[Jack_Toepfer]

Why aren't women rational?
We don't need to buy more oil... because we have oil. nevermind the fact that this is a wonderful opportunity.

Who's bright idea was it to share everything with 1 person... and let them run your life?

[Marv]

Why aren't women rational?
We don't need to buy more oil... because we have oil. nevermind the fact that this is a wonderful opportunity.

Who's bright idea was it to share everything with 1 person... and let them run your life?

Haha...spoken like a true man! Awesome!

Jack, you should have just showed up with it. Better to ask for forgiveness than permission.

Well, on some things I suppose...