Made a few test batches (quart each) and many were flops. I'm getting better results now that I started drying the oil in the microwave until it quits popping (No flops yet). So now it looks like my collection tank needs to be a collection tank/ vacuum drying tank due to the very high humidity levels we have in South Louisiana.
So I'm painting the tank Matt black, moving it from the shade and in to the sun and trying to figure out how to run the vacuum pump more ofen with out it being on continuously.
Few thoughs on running the vacuum pump.
1) Run it while out collecting, that way I get 2 advantages a) quicker pickup and b) start drying faster quicker. Issue is my 1kw Honda Generator
Honda Marine - Honda Generator - EU1000i isn't up to the task partially because the motor appears to be purely inductive, but it still will not start it with a light bulb plugged in as well. I don't know of any inverters larger than my generator is, and which are also reasonably priced. Any Ideas?
2) Vacuum switch, Haven't looked to see if such a thing exist yet, but If I could switch the pump on whenever vacuum dropped below (above?) say 27 psi then I could just leave it vacuum drying for days out in the yard.
3) Light Timer run it for a half hour every few hours (more during the day) Wouldn't be ideal, but would be easy and get me running.
Also stopped by Harbor freight today and my pump STILL ISN'T in STOCK Errr. It's harder to find parts that you pay for than the parts that you get for free.