Tweet
I've always been fond of the idea of being able to store biodiesel in 25L containers as a 200L drum is somewhat harder to move and does not fit in the back of my car.
Also, when filling up, the 25L container can simply be placed on the roof and the tap fitted to the bung in the bottom can drain via a tube straight into the car's tank.
I've looked around for a cheap, but good quality solution that can meet my requirements.
I've settled for these green containers eventually as they are dark, so any oxidisation/algal growth will not be as likely from exposure to sunlight (as would happen in the normal translucent containers.)
They are also approved as "dangerous goods containers" and were used to store "flammable liquids" (food grade juice concentrates). I don't think this is the same as the standard that an "approved" fuel jerry can would have, but it is the closest I could find without buying fuel jerries.
Also of course, they are stackable, so they can take less space in my garage by going up against a wall.
And lastly, they look great with the funky new Sydney Biodiesel Stencil I've made to spray on them. (If anyone wants the stencil, let me know - I can post it up so you can print it yourself)
It was a bit of an effort to properly clean out all of them and drill the hole for the bung (not to mention spraying the stencil), but now I have 300L of storage that I can move by myself and haul around inside my car (with the back seats folded down).
The only downside is they are trickier fill than the translucent containers as you have to watch the level inside to avoid overfilling.
I've bought them from a bloke in Mount Druitt. He does them for $10ea, but will do them for us @ $8ea in quantities of 10, or $6ea in quantities over 20. If anyone wants to join together to buy a bunch, let me know. I know that you can get free or cheaper containers elsewhere, but I was looking for the most "professional" solution to storing my biodiesel. I figured if I'm going to run the site and promote biodiesel in Sydney, I'd better look good doing it.
Also, when filling up, the 25L container can simply be placed on the roof and the tap fitted to the bung in the bottom can drain via a tube straight into the car's tank.
I've looked around for a cheap, but good quality solution that can meet my requirements.
I've settled for these green containers eventually as they are dark, so any oxidisation/algal growth will not be as likely from exposure to sunlight (as would happen in the normal translucent containers.)
They are also approved as "dangerous goods containers" and were used to store "flammable liquids" (food grade juice concentrates). I don't think this is the same as the standard that an "approved" fuel jerry can would have, but it is the closest I could find without buying fuel jerries.
Also of course, they are stackable, so they can take less space in my garage by going up against a wall.
And lastly, they look great with the funky new Sydney Biodiesel Stencil I've made to spray on them. (If anyone wants the stencil, let me know - I can post it up so you can print it yourself)
It was a bit of an effort to properly clean out all of them and drill the hole for the bung (not to mention spraying the stencil), but now I have 300L of storage that I can move by myself and haul around inside my car (with the back seats folded down).
The only downside is they are trickier fill than the translucent containers as you have to watch the level inside to avoid overfilling.
I've bought them from a bloke in Mount Druitt. He does them for $10ea, but will do them for us @ $8ea in quantities of 10, or $6ea in quantities over 20. If anyone wants to join together to buy a bunch, let me know. I know that you can get free or cheaper containers elsewhere, but I was looking for the most "professional" solution to storing my biodiesel. I figured if I'm going to run the site and promote biodiesel in Sydney, I'd better look good doing it.
Comment