Josh
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The compressor has enough capacity to keep the pump up at above max PSI input for about a 7 gallons. Since I filter directly into 5 gallon cans to pour into my truck( my filter system not near where I can get the truck). By the time I carry the fuel over and pour it in the tank, the compressor has recovered and I can start the next batch. Takes me longer to walk the oil to the truck then it does to filter it.Yeah, I video would be great. If your compressor cannot supply enough air then how is it operating at above specified flow?
If you have a decent shop with 'standard' garage tools then yeah, you can get down to less than $500. But if you have a wimpy compressor then you are looking at an electric motor. And how do you get the oil?
Just saying you spend $150 to filter does not include getting the oil (remote pump?) Storage?
You probably have more money into it than you realize.
I spent $30 to 'filter'. And $200 on tanks. $30 on piping. $25 on an oil pump. $50 on a barrel pump. About $50 on paper towels. Fittings, hose, pipe clamps etc etc that puts me just under $500 and I have a rather complete garage.
Also I pick the oil from my brothers work, using the deuce, and I just have the drums sitting outside, and inside my garage. Right now I have about 12 drums full sitting around awating to be used.
If you really want to be technical, yes you can include the cost of the tires that wear and tear from driving the few miles to pick up the oil.
The way I see it, every 13 tanks of fuel I use, I can buy a new deuce. So either way I come out ahead.