Should home made BioDiesel be “washed” & “Dried” before use?
YES it does if it is to meat ASTM standards. Washing removes impurities & we firmly believe that BioDiesel which has had all the glycerin, soaps and methanol washed out can be used with confidence, in diesel vehicles & devices like generators, tractors, and home heating furnaces. Washing BioDiesel removes the residual soaps, glycerin & alcohol. Washing & Drying is cheap & easy to do as well and is highly recommended. Removal of Glycerin & Methanol by other methods involves settling time & waiting for time long periods for the methanol to evaporate. Some Bosch Injector Pumps can be damaged if exposed to alcohol which is why we strongly recommend washing & drying your fuel as the ASTM standards suggest. These procedures are alll detailed in our book.
