Thanks Uncle Bob, there's something's I like what you did, like you were outside with plenty of ventilation; you added food coloring to show the water/ethanol layer; you added plenty of water, lots of people tell you to add 1 cup per gallon and you added 1/2 a gallon! That means most likely you removal all of the ethanol at one time instead of doing this a second time to see if there's any ethanol remaining. AND that clear tube with a shut off valve is the icing on the cake. A million thanks for sharing. Be safe my new friend.
Hey Chuck, I’ve been running my lawnmower and small equipment for the last few years without ethanol and they run better than they ever have! PS: Ethanol had ruined my chainsaws!
This is the second video I have watched. Both use this same method. Unlike first video the questions are answered and not ignored. Thank you. E5 petrol not available everywhere now.
We have no stations around here that sells ethanol free gas other than 5 gallon Sunoco racing fuel at 75 dollars a piece! Better doing it yourself, then you know what you’re getting.
My only concern with buying it is how fresh is the non ethanol fuel from the gas station because they aren't selling it very fast at the price they charge for it. I'd bet this is the best way to get fresh ethanol free fuel..
@jeremys3987 Definitely the ethanol free gas sets in the station's tank, often it gets so old that chainsaws won't run properly with it. I have a different solution to removing the ethanol.
I think the tip of putting a few drops of food coloring in the water is a great idea. Thanks! And food coloring is water soluble so it it will mix with the water/alcohol but, like water, it won't mix with the pure gas. As I'm sure you know, if you mark how much water is in your water bottle before you pour it in the gas can and then drain the alcohol/water back into the water bottle, you can see how much alcohol was in the gas. Anything above the water line is the equivalent of how much alcohol that was in the gas. Of course, that's not necessary but it doesn't involve any more effort and it's just interesting to see how much alcohol was in the gas. Thanks very much for posting this. Of all the methods I've see for doing this so far, this is the one I like the most.
its not that easy all he did was drain the water out that he put in.you want no ethanol gas go to a marina they sell it [not cheap ] but how much you need for a weed wacker?
And you should remove ethanol from fuel when your vehicle will not be used extended period of time, because ethanol will slowly absorb water from air in tank and will clog your injectors and/or rust your fuel tank
1. Lead was used only because it was cheaper than ethanol for raising octane. 2. Today it is impossible to have an octane rating above 100 without adding ethanol (alcohol) to the gasoline. Removing the ethanol lowers the octane rating of the gasoline. Removing the ethanol from 87 octane gasoline will leave you with a rather low octane fuel that is probably not suitable for most modern engines.
after mixing and letting the gas sit over night, put the jug in the freezer...that will solidify the water/ethanol..and the pour off the gas into a different jug
You could, but that would be a lot of work. Vehicles are not much affected by ethanol as not the case with small motors. A little Sta-Bil treatment treatment might be your best alternative.
If the gasohol at the gas station is already mixed with color, can you see that there is only real gasoline left? The color will adhere out with the alcohol and pure gas will be colorless?
Yes, there is a definite difference. The ethanol and water is heavier than the gasoline and will always sink to the bottom of the container. The gasoline will appear clear. My small engines have never run better!
The ethanol percentage is posted right on the gas station pump, when you fill up. Can you not read? It's usually only 10 percent. Most of that water coming out is the water he poured in, at the beginning of the video. You are either not a smart person or a troll.
Sunoco stations offer ethanol free 110 octane racing fuel. But at currently here $4.75 a gallon not worth it unless you drive a race car. Higher octane does nothing for engines rater for 87 or 89 fuel you are just wasting money.
I had this idea and would like to ask what you guys and girls think. You put the die in the water, added the water to the gasoline and gave it a good shake. Then let the water settle to the bottom of the container. Now freeze it. Then tip the gasoline into another can leaving the frozen water at the bottom of the first container. would the ethanol freeze with the water?
I've watched tons of TH-cam videos on this process and yours is the simplist setup and easiest to do. Thank you very much.
Thanks Uncle Bob, there's something's I like what you did, like you were outside with plenty of ventilation; you added food coloring to show the water/ethanol layer; you added plenty of water, lots of people tell you to add 1 cup per gallon and you added 1/2 a gallon! That means most likely you removal all of the ethanol at one time instead of doing this a second time to see if there's any ethanol remaining. AND that clear tube with a shut off valve is the icing on the cake. A million thanks for sharing. Be safe my new friend.
Hey Chuck, I’ve been running my lawnmower and small equipment for the last few years without ethanol and they run better than they ever have! PS: Ethanol had ruined my chainsaws!
Excellent demonstration. Adding the food coloring is a really great idea as well.
This is the second video I have watched. Both use this same method. Unlike first video the questions are answered and not ignored. Thank you.
E5 petrol not available everywhere now.
Yes, no rocket science and precise measuring here! Just add plenty of water which will separate from the gas along with the ethanol.
Great idea with the shut off valve
We now have a station nearby that sells pure gasoline. It is a little pricey but worth it for my small equipment.
We have no stations around here that sells ethanol free gas other than 5 gallon Sunoco racing fuel at 75 dollars a piece! Better doing it yourself, then you know what you’re getting.
@@unclebobcarpenter6079 Yeah... that American Freedom $hit is working out just great! NOT!
My only concern with buying it is how fresh is the non ethanol fuel from the gas station because they aren't selling it very fast at the price they charge for it. I'd bet this is the best way to get fresh ethanol free fuel..
@jeremys3987
Definitely the ethanol free gas sets in the station's tank, often it gets so old that chainsaws won't run properly with it. I have a different solution to removing the ethanol.
Very interesting! I’ll give this a try for sure! 👍
I think the tip of putting a few drops of food coloring in the water is a great idea. Thanks! And food coloring is water soluble so it it will mix with the water/alcohol but, like water, it won't mix with the pure gas. As I'm sure you know, if you mark how much water is in your water bottle before you pour it in the gas can and then drain the alcohol/water back into the water bottle, you can see how much alcohol was in the gas. Anything above the water line is the equivalent of how much alcohol that was in the gas. Of course, that's not necessary but it doesn't involve any more effort and it's just interesting to see how much alcohol was in the gas. Thanks very much for posting this. Of all the methods I've see for doing this so far, this is the one I like the most.
I never measure how much water I add as long as it’s more than ten percent It will always separate.
And
There's regulation that says gas must contain 10% ethanol so there is 1/10 ethanol by volume
Good post, thanks!gasoline
I had no idea it was this easy!
its not that easy all he did was drain the water out that he put in.you want no ethanol gas go to a marina they sell it [not cheap ] but how much you need for a weed wacker?
@@ronadpaugh44 You never took a chemistry course. The water binds to the ethanol and it is removed with the water.
And you should remove ethanol from fuel when your vehicle will not be used extended period of time, because ethanol will slowly absorb water from air in tank and will clog your injectors and/or rust your fuel tank
Add some Sta-Bil as well.
Sorry, I intended to add that here in north Georgia, Vallejo optionally sells gasoline without ethanol. I don't know if they do elsewhere.
Walmart does at their Murphy gas stations.
How do you dispose of the water/ethanol mix? Do any of the top tier detergents come out too? How much will this lower the octane rating?
Give it to the homeless alcoholic he wont mind. Probably better to drink than ABC grain alcohol lol
Used to be able to get 120 octane or higher at the pump when it was regular leaded gas.
1. Lead was used only because it was cheaper than ethanol for raising octane.
2. Today it is impossible to have an octane rating above 100 without adding ethanol (alcohol) to the gasoline. Removing the ethanol lowers the octane rating of the gasoline. Removing the ethanol from 87 octane gasoline will leave you with a rather low octane fuel that is probably not suitable for most modern engines.
What can you use the water and ethanol mix for...
My thoughts too. And what do you do with it? Not good for the environment even disposing of it.
@@vwthings
Add dishsoap for weed killer...
after mixing and letting the gas sit over night, put the jug in the freezer...that will solidify the water/ethanol..and the pour off the gas into a different jug
Ethanol is grain alcohol in which I don’t believe can be frozen, so why not just do what I do.
I live in the UK and will be doing this once we are forced to have E10
Cool, will it change the color of my exhaust fumes, lol
Very interesting, this is all new to me but is running a vehicle (in my case a V8 truck) safe to run on fuel without ethanol?
You could, but that would be a lot of work. Vehicles are not much affected by ethanol as not the case with small motors. A little Sta-Bil treatment treatment might be your best alternative.
@@unclebobcarpenter6079 thanks for the quick reply 👍 happy thanks giving
If the gasohol at the gas station is already mixed with color, can you see that there is only real gasoline left? The color will adhere out with the alcohol and pure gas will be colorless?
Yes, there is a definite difference. The ethanol and water is heavier than the gasoline and will always sink to the bottom of the container. The gasoline will appear clear. My small engines have never run better!
How much is left from 1 gallon after this is done not much looks like
The ethanol percentage is posted right on the gas station pump, when you fill up. Can you not read? It's usually only 10 percent. Most of that water coming out is the water he poured in, at the beginning of the video. You are either not a smart person or a troll.
Probably less ten percent but well worth it.
I have a question ... I am not some environmental nutcase ( actually far from it ) ... But what do you do with the tainted water ?
Alcohol and water naturally dissipate.
Set it outside and it will evaporate.
Sunoco stations offer ethanol free 110 octane racing fuel. But at currently here $4.75 a gallon not worth it unless you drive a race car. Higher octane does nothing for engines rater for 87 or 89 fuel you are just wasting money.
I had this idea and would like to ask what you guys and girls think. You put the die in the water, added the water to the gasoline and gave it a good shake. Then let the water settle to the bottom of the container. Now freeze it. Then tip the gasoline into another can leaving the frozen water at the bottom of the first container. would the ethanol freeze with the water?
Ethanol is alcohol which does not freeze.
@@unclebobcarpenter6079 Ok thank you. Pity really. I thought it was a good idea.
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@@ronwhite8503 не понимаю
There is TWO gallons of liquid in the can?..seems to be much less.
One gallon of gas and half gallon of water. As long as you add more than 10% water you’ll be good because that’s the amount of ethanol in gasoline!
Why is he wearing a child's work apron from home Depot
Free advertisement for my favorite hangout.
Or you could just go buy Pure Gas .
Fine if you can find it, but you’ll pay dearly for it!
Stewart’s 91 octane I believe.
@@65armadillo That’s what I’m thinking.