gearhead
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The biggest problem I have when running used engine oil is finding an effective solution to all the water in it.My direct drive centrifuge can pull some of it but it only has about a quart of capacity.all that water takes up alot of space inside the bowl so the oil isnt getting as clean as it should.So I thought about preheating the oil to boil the water out.So I bought a 21.5 quart "canner" pot, and a 1000W electric burner.The canner pot came with a lid which I modified to fit a 5/16 hose to vent the steam out.To test this setup I mixed 15 cups of used engine oil and 1 cup of water.Poured the emulsified mix(which was still black BTW) into the canner pot,put the lid on and turned the burner to max temp.Almost immediately I started hearing cracking and popping sounds so thats good.But its been over an hour and it still hasnt evaporated all the water.Although it would seem that my 5/16" vent hose isn't nearly enough because if I carefully open the lid ALOT of steam escapes.So I need to modify the lid again and put a large hose to vent the steam out.the inside walls and lid of the canner pot are covered in milkshake...
so I am kinda wondering what you all use to heat your oil to remove water before filtering/centrifuging?
so I am kinda wondering what you all use to heat your oil to remove water before filtering/centrifuging?