Status of second wash tank - functional

Felix Kersting <[email protected]> Fri, 24 Aug 2007 08:03:06 -0700
Newsgroups gmane.org.clubs.gobiodiesel.mixmasters
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Friends, 

We (my daughter and I) finished the second wash tote last night.  We 
didn't test for leaks as the glue had not cured. #2 is tied into the hot 
water system.  I didn't get the tank-to-tank line set up yet, but I will 
send a drawing to Zac as to how to complete.  Or I will try to complete 
next week.  I tightened a few leaks on the first tank as well.  Got some 
help from Jordan and thanks to Guy for making a parts run!

I suffered 1/2 an hour or more setback from the clean up effort - 
sorting by plastic and metal pipe fittings is like sorting baking 
ingredients by liquid and dry and mixing all the common parts together!  
It was only by accident that I found the brass spray heads in a little 
drawer on the shelves.  It's very disheartening to always need to search 
for things at the site.  IF YOU DIDN'T BUY THE PARTS FOR YOUR PROJECT, 
DON'T TOUCH OR MOVE THEM!!!

#2 NEEDS TO BE LEAK TESTED WITH COLD WATER FROM THE HOSE BEFORE IT IS 
PUT INTO PRODUCTION. IF IT IS RUNNING WELL, USE A SMALL SCREWDRIVER TO 
ADJUST THE SPRINKLER HEADS INSIDE.  Pete, Jordan and Zac know how to 
adjust the heads.

IN GENERAL - NEVER HANG THE BIG HOSES FROM PLASTIC PIPING UNSUPPORTED.   
NEVER TWIST THE FITTINGS ON ANY EQUIPMENT FOR ANY REASON - IT CAUSES 
LEAKS THAT ARE VERY DIFFICULT TO FIX.  THE EQUIPMENT DIDN'T LEAK WHEN IT 
WAS COMPLETED - DON'T CAUSE LEAKS NOW. 

NEVER UNPLUG THE WATER HEATER UNLESS YOU PLUG IT BACK IN 
IMMEDIATELY!!!!!!! It was off last night for Jordan and Guy.

I also discussed how to wire up 2 water heaters to one thermostat with 
Jordan last night.  He understands the concept.  Jordan - don't do 
anything on the wiring until we discuss electrical safety!!

Let me know how the tank works,

Felix