How long does ti typically take to extract the oil? Can you pump the oil out of the extractor or do you have to pour it out?
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The amount of time to extract oil(s) depends on viscosity and temperature of the oil. Higher viscosity and lower temperatures will increase the amount of time to extract fluids. Also compressed air vs hand pump will affect extraction too. I have used this extractor for power steering fluid, brake fluid, 5W-30 & 10W30 motor oils. I have not used compressed air only the hand pump and the extraction rate is good. I have not timed extraction rates. I have worked professionally in the automotive repair industry for over 30 years and have used numerous extractors and for a low cost extractor this is a very good one. In answer to the second question you must pour the fluid out out of the reservoir tank. This extractor is not designed to "pump" the fluid back out. Simply remove the fluid inlet coupler from the fluid outlet housing and pour fluid out. I will say the first time you remove the the coupler it does require a little force. So make sure it is clean before removal. Also, be aware if you store the hoses in the storage tube fluid collects in the bottom from the hoses draining residual fluid. It will drain out when when you tip the assembly upside down to drain the reservoir tank.
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Wait for the oil to cool and scoop it out ..we use an old Tupperware container .. messy job and one downside of this
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Unit has a separate air connection where it pushes the used oil out. It also comes with its own drain hose and connection that you attach to drain the used oil into approved containers.
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You need to turn the pump counter clockwise until it releases and extends up from the cap. Then you will need to push it down a couple times to "prime" it to pump the salmon oil from the bottle.
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Also an MB owner, synthetic oil. I am not sure if there were any modifications made, but I have been using mine for almost three years without much of a problem. I just follow the advice from one of the customer reviews. After I am done with oil extraction and pumping the used oil back into a disposal container, I make the pump suck a little degreaser, shake it around for a bit and push it back out to an old milk container. Pump seems fine so far stored (for months) without much oil left to degrade the seals. I cannot say whether I would have problems without this clean-up, but "cleanliness is next to godliness" in any case, right? :) Also an MB owner, synthetic oil. I am not sure if there were any modifications made, but I have been using mine for almost three years without much of a problem. I just follow the advice from one of the customer reviews. After I am done with oil extraction and pumping the used oil back into a disposal container, I make the pump suck a little degreaser, shake it around for a bit and push it back out to an old milk container. Pump seems fine so far stored (for months) without much oil left to degrade the seals. I cannot say whether I would have problems without this clean-up, but... » Read More Also an MB owner, synthetic oil. I am not sure if there were any modifications made, but I have been using mine for almost three years without much of a problem. I just follow the advice from one of the customer reviews. After I am done with oil extraction and pumping the used oil back into a disposal container, I make the pump suck a little degreaser, shake it around for a bit and push it back out to an old milk container. Pump seems fine so far stored (for months) without much oil left to degrade the seals. I cannot say whether I would have problems without this clean-up, but "cleanliness is next to godliness" in any case, right? :) « Show Less
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depends on how the oil is temp wise I have noticed warmer faster, also main thing is what tube you can use for the extraction the smaller ones take for ever. the bigger ones about 5/10 for 5qt oil. also you need constant air pressure to this to make it work, theres no charging this and taking it some where with no air supply. YOU NEED SHOP AIR running all times to make it work. This thing sucked to buy kinda high priced, but after a week you for get about the price. This thing works awesome would recommend to buy it. We use it about once every 2 weeks and it is just fun to use. Saves a lot of messy spills from when we just used the turkey baster way. Good luck (buy it) Its worth it in the end depends on how the oil is temp wise I have noticed warmer faster, also main thing is what tube you can use for the extraction the smaller ones take for ever. the bigger ones about 5/10 for 5qt oil. also you need constant air pressure to this to make it work, theres no charging this and taking it some where with no air supply. YOU NEED SHOP AIR running all times to make it work. This thing sucked to buy kinda high priced, but after a week you for get about the price. This thing works awesome would recommend to buy it. We use it about once every 2 weeks and it is just fun to use. Saves a lot... » Read More depends on how the oil is temp wise I have noticed warmer faster, also main thing is what tube you can use for the extraction the smaller ones take for ever. the bigger ones about 5/10 for 5qt oil. also you need constant air pressure to this to make it work, theres no charging this and taking it some where with no air supply. YOU NEED SHOP AIR running all times to make it work. This thing sucked to buy kinda high priced, but after a week you for get about the price. This thing works awesome would recommend to buy it. We use it about once every 2 weeks and it is just fun to use. Saves a lot of messy spills from when we just used the turkey baster way. Good luck (buy it) Its worth it in the end « Show Less
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The old pump that I replaced had to be filled. I filled it with oil but it still didn't work. The new had no place for oil and appears to be sealed. I have run it for 30+ hours and it is still working great. I still question if it could be filled but assume that it doesn't need oil out of the box.
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Fill up oil reservoir after 10 minutes of operation; not sure how much, but the manufacturer supplies about a 6 oz squeeze bottle, but does not specify reservoir capacity. My guess is about an oz.
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60 minutes. Have done this number of times, and oh boy, you can really see the oil.
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Use a pig funnel shaped in such a way as to pour the oil off into an appropriate container. You will likely need an assistant for this.
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Yes, you push down an area of the black cap and the oil comes out a small hole. It's very thick, so sometimes I just undo the cap to get it out more quickly.
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Not really. There is a block of foam in the reservoir, and its ability to absorb oil is what limits the speed of adding oil. It isn't a problem, you just have to be a little patient or you will overflow the reservoir. Don't remove the foam, though. It keeps vibration from from mixing air into the oil.
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You need to put oil in. It will not work until the oil is in. I did not connect the battery. It is easy to pull start. Use the leads provided if you want to connect the battery. You have to remove the cover on the side of the unit to get to the battery.
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It's an ultrasonic mist, so no heat up and the fine mist should spray out virtually immediately when it's started. I only run it for 30-60 min at a time since it isn't recommended to diffuse for longer periods than that. There is still about 2/3 of the original quantity of water in the chamber after 60 minutes even though it produces a continual mist and aroma from the essential oils during the full diffusing time. So, in 180 min, most of the liquid should be used.You do need to make sure you're not using distilled water. The ultrasonic function needs minerals in the water to work properly and create the mist. It's an ultrasonic mist, so no heat up and the fine mist should spray out virtually immediately when it's started. I only run it for 30-60 min at a time since it isn't recommended to diffuse for longer periods than that. There is still about 2/3 of the original quantity of water in the chamber after 60 minutes even though it produces a continual mist and aroma from the essential oils during the full diffusing time. So, in 180 min, most of the liquid should be used.You do need to make sure you're not using distilled water. The ultrasonic function needs minerals in the water to work... » Read More It's an ultrasonic mist, so no heat up and the fine mist should spray out virtually immediately when it's started. I only run it for 30-60 min at a time since it isn't recommended to diffuse for longer periods than that. There is still about 2/3 of the original quantity of water in the chamber after 60 minutes even though it produces a continual mist and aroma from the essential oils during the full diffusing time. So, in 180 min, most of the liquid should be used.You do need to make sure you're not using distilled water. The ultrasonic function needs minerals in the water to work properly and create the mist. « Show Less
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I filled mine 1/2 with oil. Then I take the plunger out of the cap and put it in the sprayer. I pump the plunger about 10 to 12 times and remove the plunger. Then I press the valve and it will spray oil for about 5 to 10 seconds, Hope this helps you.
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No, you do not have to remove the oil between uses, I leave it in there indefinitely, and continue to fill it as needed
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Soxhlet extraction uses a solevent to pass through the solid material, and is passed through the material many times (reflux) before it is condensed. The solevent is then removed from from the solid with a rotary evaporator. This extractor uses steam extraction. Steam is passed through the material just once and is imeadiatly condensed back into liquid. The oil can then be seperated from the water with a separatory funnel.