WMO and WVO storage

[TACTICAL6]

I posted on craigslist that I would take WMO/WVO and in minutes I had people offering up 5 gal buckets to 55 gal drums. Included 10 gal of peanut oil. My brother is bringing me some 55 gal empty drums for storage. Do I store WMO/WVO together or separate? thanks

 

[area52]

Me personally, I would store them separately just because the WVO can go rancid I believe. But if you are gonna use it fairly fast, then maybe you can store it together.

Yea, I know, I am no help

 

[dm22630]

STORE THEM SEPERATE!!!!

Filtering WVO is an entirely different process, since you will need to get the glycerin out of it (from what I have read....).

To filter WMO, you can run it through a few filters & a water separator & you can put it in your tank.

Also.....whenever I post ads on craigslist looking for oil, I will ALWAYS put a minimum of 55 gallons. It makes it worth my gas/time to go get it.

 

[cranetruck]

Separately for sure, you may want to make biodiesel from the WVO if it's to viscous for use.
WVO must be heated when used unless diluted with diesel or kerosene. I store my WVO and biodiesel in "cubies", which you may be able to get for free from a restaurant where they use fryer oil.
In any case, be aware of any water content, so don't use the oil from the bottom, take it from the top.

 

[wreckerman893]

If you are getting a lot of either I would get a 250 gal "Tote" which are used to store bulk chemicals. You should be able to find them locally.
A 12 volt pump can ease tranfering to storage and to fuel tanks.

 

[docfarmall]

I have some totes to sell 300 gallon

 

[TACTICAL6]

thanks doc, I have some 55 gal drums I will probably use. Now just trying to scavenge up a pump/filters and plumbing and such. Without breaking the bank that is. I mean the whole idea of using the oil is save money......