![]() Use a thermometer to measure the temperature of the vegetable oil so that it is heated to 120-130 degrees F. Heating the oil allows for easier stirring and also speeds up the production of biodiesel. Pour 48 ounces of cooking oil into the flask and turn the electric heating element to a low setting. Don your safety equipment, including rubber gloves, clothes that can be stained and safety glasses. ![]() You may need to run an extension cord and set up a fold-up table in order to have a good chemistry lab setup in your back yard. After a few minutes, the parts should begin to separate.Īrrange all of the items needed to produce biodiesel outside in a place that has access to electricity. Add 1/2 teaspoon of table salt to the biodiesel mixture if it emulsifies with the water. When purchasing gas line antifreeze, be careful not to buy the isopropyl alcohol solution, sometimes labeled as Iso Dry. ![]() Gas line antifreeze or racing fuel methanol are both made of methanol. Methanol should be as close to 100% pure methanol as possible. Check lye bottles to make sure that they do not have any additional ingredients or chemicals.
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