Simple Centrifuge Home build

[Nightcrawler]

Sounds interesting. I emailed the place I posted the link above for today. They said it takes 4 weeks from order to get the centrifuge because they buy them to order from the states So I'm going to have a lookasee on us ebay & other sites now to see how much I could get one for & see what the shipping would be. Isn't your voltage different over there though?
I'm not sure if the motor would work here. We are 240 volts.

[avengeusa]

Originally Posted by Nightcrawler

Sounds interesting. I emailed the place I posted the link above for today. They said it takes 4 weeks from order to get the centrifuge because they buy them to order from the states So I'm going to have a lookasee on us ebay & other sites now to see how much I could get one for & see what the shipping would be. Isn't your voltage different over there though?
I'm not sure if the motor would work here. We are 240 volts.

the motor is wired a bit different for european voltage, not an issue at all

If i were you i would snag a bowl, and motor, or even source the motor from europe, i bet baldor has a distributor in europe and would save you a lot, then you would only need a bowl, and heater from the states, the rest is simple

[Nightcrawler]

Hey what do you think of this:
Raw Power, WVO Centrifuge, Complete | WVO Designs
They ship to the uk too....

[avengeusa]

Originally Posted by Nightcrawler

Hey what do you think of this:
Raw Power, WVO Centrifuge, Complete | WVO Designs
They ship to the uk too....

I looked at that one, and kinda like it, but i am thinking i can build my own for 500 ish us dollars

the bowls are out already for machining, and as soon as i have them back i will make the unit bodies and the lid, then it is off to the races for me, I am making 4 units for use and testing, i am curious how much better the larger diameter bowl works

[avengeusa]

the aluminum is in the shop, setting up to have them machined right now.....

I am going to anodize them for surface protection, i am thinking blue.....

[Nightcrawler]

Sounds cool. I think I'm going to buy one of these Raw power fuges from wvo designs. It looks like there website is down, but as soon as its working I'm going to be checking the final price with a heater, then probably buy one.

[avengeusa]

Originally Posted by Nightcrawler

Sounds cool. I think I'm going to buy one of these Raw power fuges from wvo designs. It looks like there website is down, but as soon as its working I'm going to be checking the final price with a heater, then probably buy one.

i like the looks of that unit

[Nightcrawler]

Yea me too. I got a reply which has confussed me a little. I asked if the machine would work on uk 240 volts. This is the reply:

"The standard motor will work on 240V but the 50hz will make it run 20% slower. The three phase or high speed option comes with an inverter/VFD that will allow you to run up to 6000rpm and will work on your power.


Price is $995 for the base unit plus $300 for the upgrade motor and controller. Shipping is $100 and I will be able to ship next week."

So I'm now worried if the cheaper fuge is not going to be up to the job. If I have to upgrade to the better motor than the price will be $1295. I noticed tonight that DFA sell the "Simple Cenrifuge" for $1500 which looks like a better bowl. I'm not sure if thats a better machine or not. I'm not sure if I will be better off buying from them as it looks like I will be buying a Veggiestroke kit from them. I could really do with some advice on these fuges. Maybe I should save money on the fuge & buy just the bowl & make a system. arrrrrgggggggg ! I'm going to bed..

[AFBLUE]

I am sure they can send you the motor specs like the model # or shaft size and type and motor RPM. Then you can buy the centrifuge minus the motor and you can buy a 240/50 motor in the UK and probably save a few $100 especially because the motor is the heaviest part and going to cost the most to ship.

The one that DFA sells is from Simple Centrifuge ...putting a centrifuge in every garage!


Check out Graham Lamings Biodiesel site, he has alot of parts that are relevant to UK. Like I think your water heater elements have a thermostat attached. I would kill for one of those here in the states!!
Graham's biodiesel docs.

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Last edited by AFBLUE : 03-30-2009 at 06:06 PM.

[vegginpsd]

Originally Posted by Nightcrawler

Yea me too. I got a reply which has confussed me a little. I asked if the machine would work on uk 240 volts. This is the reply:

"The standard motor will work on 240V but the 50hz will make it run 20% slower. The three phase or high speed option comes with an inverter/VFD that will allow you to run up to 6000rpm and will work on your power.


Price is $995 for the base unit plus $300 for the upgrade motor and controller. Shipping is $100 and I will be able to ship next week."

So I'm now worried if the cheaper fuge is not going to be up to the job. If I have to upgrade to the better motor than the price will be $1295. I noticed tonight that DFA sell the "Simple Cenrifuge" for $1500 which looks like a better bowl. I'm not sure if thats a better machine or not. I'm not sure if I will be better off buying from them as it looks like I will be buying a Veggiestroke kit from them. I could really do with some advice on these fuges. Maybe I should save money on the fuge & buy just the bowl & make a system. arrrrrgggggggg ! I'm going to bed..

Nitecrawler-

You can buy the rotor direct from simplecentrifuge.com. Call and talk to Mike. He's a great guy and very knowledgeable. You certainly could have the housing fabricated over there. The included instructions are first class, and a descent machinist could do it with ease. Ask for the Blador MFG ID # of the motor as I am sure it is available there as it is here. I would sure think that would be a far less costly way to go.