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Old 09-23-2009, 06:29 PM   #46 (permalink)
solarguy
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"Can you not measure the Bio as you fill it?"

Not accurately. Cheapo flow meters often are inaccurate at low flow rates like I would have. Also, biodiesel damages a number of common polymers and would likely eat a cheap flow meter in a week. Gas cans hold approximately five gallons, but how do you estimate that last half can? I have a volumetric flask, but filling the tank one liter at a time would be, ahhhh, tedious to say the least.

I'm open to suggestions if I have overlooked an accurate and inexpensive and elegant solution to measuring my fill ups.

Finest regards,

troy

ps, Oh yeah, I cook my own biodiesel, so this is not from a commercial station with a certified pump/meter.

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