i made my own sodium silicate and now im going to add it to perlite to make model rocket nozzles,a forge, a foundry and finally a rocket stove and i must say that I LOVE PERLITE! it is the best
I have used perlite like in the video for filtering wine. After the fermentation and settling, the bulk is syphoned off from the top, and then the lower left over bit with all the yeast still in it is fed through a rotating drum that is drawing a vacuum, the perlite is slapped on in shovel loads and then a little water is sprayed on it so it sticks, you build up a thick cake of this stuff, then the tank underneath is filled with the muddy wine, as it rotates it sucks up the liquid, the nice clear juice gets sucked through, and the crap stays on the perlite, which you scrape off as you go. It is one of the most tricky things I have ever learnt to master. Get it wrong, just a little bit, too wet, too dry. too slow, too fast, too much vacuum and splat, it all starts falling off and makes a mess, back to square one.
Thank you for your comment! Rotary vacuum drum filters are used in a number of industries for dewatering mixed liquids and solids, water recovery and recycling, and collection of valuable solids that would otherwise go to waste -- important steps in helping industries protect the environment and be more sustainable. Typically we see the vacuum pump used to build up a thick layer of fine perlite on the septum prior to introducing liquid needing to be filtered. So-called "plate and frame" filter presses also commonly use perlite to protect the longevity of the septum and provide better filtration. There are a number of fine articles on the different types of filtration and equipment using perlite found on the Perlite Institute website here: www.perlite.org/library/#filtration
Have you noticed any settling of the perlite of the walls or any where. I was considering using this as insulation but I have no knowledge or experience with it?
Thank you for sharing! While each has its own distinct properties, both perlite and vermiculite are used in numerous industries and we support the use of both in different applications. Both are 100% naturally occurring, are relatively pH-neutral, and are safe for handling. Where perlite excels is its durability and insulating ability. Perlite maintains its structure for longer, which is important for horticultural soils needing consistent drainage, aeration, and water-holding capacity. Because of differences in structure, perlite also contains more trapped air by volume meaning it excels as a thermal insulator.
See "The Physical Characteristics of Perlite" available for download at the Perlite Institute Resource Library (www.perlite.org/library/). For more specific information, please contact our Sales department at sales@supremeperlite.com.
Thank you for your question. In general, perlite dust is mainly considered to be a nuisance dust which can be managed with the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This being said, it is important to refer to each manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for specific guidelines for use and exposure and consult The Perlite Institute (www.perlite.org/) for the latest information related to the topic of perlite in the environment and workplace.
I was once on a bike camping trip, 7 weeks, my brother and his GF bought a cheap new sleeping bag along the way. For several days they couldn't figure out why they had strange itches and irritations all over, turned out the bag was insulated with FIBERGLASS! (true story)
"Construction Grade" perlite (also known as "Plaster/Concrete Grade") is produced to meet the ASTM C332 specification for insulative value and compressive strength. It is designed to withstand crushing forces when added to concrete and other aggregates in a transit type mixer. There are some finer grades which can be made to retain insulative properties, but generally speaking, crushing and breaking the glass bubbles of which particles of perlite are composed would negatively affect insulative value.
Oregon OSHA considers perlite dust a nuisance dust only. For those wishing to limit their dust exposure, example Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are described in the supplemental statements of our Safety Data Sheet (SDS), available for download on our website at www.perlite.com.
Thank you for your interest in perlite! Please visit us online at www.perlite.com and fill out either the Contact or Distributor form to request further information on sourcing and supply.
In this video, the reference to crushing and screening refers to the large chunks and blocks of raw perlite ore that come out of the earth which must be ground down to reasonable size prior to being fed into a furnace. If the size of the ore particles are too large (large volume relative to surface area), the heat will not penetrate fully to the core of each particle, causing uneven expansion.
Perlite is completely inert, you can put it back on the ground and it will be just like another rock. Recycling is mainly important for consumables that use trees or would hurt the environment if placed back in nature.
@@jonathanpayant5423 ...trees are renewable and need to be thinned out to allow photo sencelessness of the forest floor. The real culprit is the internet you humans are using to read this very informative message..:)
Thank you for your comment. Supreme Perlite Horticultural Grade expanded perlite products are OMRI Listed and approved for use in organic agriculture. That being said, perlite is a mineral -- a volcanic rock which we expand with heat -- and not an organic substance per se.
For pricing info, please see a list of distributors located on our website, www.perlite.com. Or send and inquiry to info@perlite.com for further assistance.
I think its because EPS is much cheaper, but long term Perlite will have the same exellent insulation properties and wont compress or be destroyed by ants/rodents.
Or call your local perlite manufacturer 😉. Here is a link to our contact form, www.supremeperlite.com/contact/, if you're looking for supply in the U.S. or Canada.
It's not particularly dangerous. While it's always a bad idea to be constantly breathing any kind of dust, for perlite dust it's probably really not that bad. The perlite is an amorphous glass, not a crystalline silica, so the dangers of silicosis, COPD, and carcinogenicity are really all very low.
Just purchased a giant bag. Thank you for offering this!!!!!❤
Never knew where Perlite came from, awesome video.
i made my own sodium silicate and now im going to add it to perlite to make model rocket nozzles,a forge, a foundry and finally a rocket stove and i must say that I LOVE PERLITE! it is the best
I have used perlite like in the video for filtering wine. After the fermentation and settling, the bulk is syphoned off from the top, and then the lower left over bit with all the yeast still in it is fed through a rotating drum that is drawing a vacuum, the perlite is slapped on in shovel loads and then a little water is sprayed on it so it sticks, you build up a thick cake of this stuff, then the tank underneath is filled with the muddy wine, as it rotates it sucks up the liquid, the nice clear juice gets sucked through, and the crap stays on the perlite, which you scrape off as you go. It is one of the most tricky things I have ever learnt to master. Get it wrong, just a little bit, too wet, too dry. too slow, too fast, too much vacuum and splat, it all starts falling off and makes a mess, back to square one.
so if its glass how dose that not pass partials in to the bottle and into the gutt
Thank you for your comment! Rotary vacuum drum filters are used in a number of industries for dewatering mixed liquids and solids, water recovery and recycling, and collection of valuable solids that would otherwise go to waste -- important steps in helping industries protect the environment and be more sustainable. Typically we see the vacuum pump used to build up a thick layer of fine perlite on the septum prior to introducing liquid needing to be filtered. So-called "plate and frame" filter presses also commonly use perlite to protect the longevity of the septum and provide better filtration. There are a number of fine articles on the different types of filtration and equipment using perlite found on the Perlite Institute website here: www.perlite.org/library/#filtration
Very informative. I didn't know that.
i learned the most about any single object that i've been familiar with my whole life. cool.
Very informative, thanks for sharing.
Glad it was helpful!
I used perlite to insulate the walls and ceiling of a refrigerated room.
Have you noticed any settling of the perlite of the walls or any where. I was considering using this as insulation but I have no knowledge or experience with it?
Very informative video, good job! Thank you
the epic battle of perlite and vermiculite
Thank you for sharing! While each has its own distinct properties, both perlite and vermiculite are used in numerous industries and we support the use of both in different applications. Both are 100% naturally occurring, are relatively pH-neutral, and are safe for handling.
Where perlite excels is its durability and insulating ability. Perlite maintains its structure for longer, which is important for horticultural soils needing consistent drainage, aeration, and water-holding capacity. Because of differences in structure, perlite also contains more trapped air by volume meaning it excels as a thermal insulator.
Very informative, may I know the specifications by elements to test?
It is a white-gray substance of silica and is of volcanic origin specifically from the lava bath
See "The Physical Characteristics of Perlite" available for download at the Perlite Institute Resource Library (www.perlite.org/library/). For more specific information, please contact our Sales department at sales@supremeperlite.com.
Is the dust harmful? Is it glass dust? Since it is made from volcanic glass.
Thank you for your question. In general, perlite dust is mainly considered to be a nuisance dust which can be managed with the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This being said, it is important to refer to each manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for specific guidelines for use and exposure and consult The Perlite Institute (www.perlite.org/) for the latest information related to the topic of perlite in the environment and workplace.
thanks
any more uses for perlite?
maybe as stuffing for parkas and jackets
I was once on a bike camping trip, 7 weeks, my brother and his GF bought a cheap new sleeping bag along the way. For several days they couldn't figure out why they had strange itches and irritations all over, turned out the bag was insulated with FIBERGLASS! (true story)
@@Mrbfgray sleeping on a pile of leaves is more comfortable than those bags.
I did not know that
does perlite have the same insulating properties if you crush it to a powder and make a cement?
"Construction Grade" perlite (also known as "Plaster/Concrete Grade") is produced to meet the ASTM C332 specification for insulative value and compressive strength. It is designed to withstand crushing forces when added to concrete and other aggregates in a transit type mixer. There are some finer grades which can be made to retain insulative properties, but generally speaking, crushing and breaking the glass bubbles of which particles of perlite are composed would negatively affect insulative value.
I use perlite for my seedlings !
Where do you buy it for seedlings 🌱?
Wow
If perlite is made from obsidian, will it kill the White Walkers?!? (Yes, I just nerded-out.)
Is it bad to breathe the dust?
Oregon OSHA considers perlite dust a nuisance dust only. For those wishing to limit their dust exposure, example Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are described in the supplemental statements of our Safety Data Sheet (SDS), available for download on our website at www.perlite.com.
we can do without hearing what the Soviet of Oregon thinks !!
yes it is it's like breathing glass. soak it and wash it before working with it to reduce dust and remove dust.
How can I buy 1 ton perlite?
Thank you for your interest in perlite! Please visit us online at www.perlite.com and fill out either the Contact or Distributor form to request further information on sourcing and supply.
Excuse me, what is the purpose of crushing perlite
In this video, the reference to crushing and screening refers to the large chunks and blocks of raw perlite ore that come out of the earth which must be ground down to reasonable size prior to being fed into a furnace. If the size of the ore particles are too large (large volume relative to surface area), the heat will not penetrate fully to the core of each particle, causing uneven expansion.
namste ji muje parlite chahia khase purchese kare?
hi.. please send enquiry info@wedge-india.com we will send you best price
But the main question is, can it be recycled?
Perlite is completely inert, you can put it back on the ground and it will be just like another rock. Recycling is mainly important for consumables that use trees or would hurt the environment if placed back in nature.
@@jonathanpayant5423 ...trees are renewable and need to be thinned out to allow photo sencelessness of the forest floor. The real culprit is the internet you humans are using to read this very informative message..:)
Yes of course it can, thats one of the big benefits.
Par lite is a organic product.
Thank you for your comment. Supreme Perlite Horticultural Grade expanded perlite products are OMRI Listed and approved for use in organic agriculture. That being said, perlite is a mineral -- a volcanic rock which we expand with heat -- and not an organic substance per se.
How much would 18 cu. ft run?
For pricing info, please see a list of distributors located on our website, www.perlite.com. Or send and inquiry to info@perlite.com for further assistance.
why is demand for perlite so low? thank you.
Pizza oven
I think its because EPS is much cheaper, but long term Perlite will have the same exellent insulation properties and wont compress or be destroyed by ants/rodents.
Where Availablity in India ???????????
Please visit the Perlite Institute at perlite.org/ to find suppliers operating in your area.
Accidentally got some in my eyes. Not fun
As one who processes it 1730°is the actual process
100 L of perlite costs 45 dollars in Peru
So all I need to do is buy a volcano 😂
Or call your local perlite manufacturer 😉. Here is a link to our contact form, www.supremeperlite.com/contact/, if you're looking for supply in the U.S. or Canada.
This Dust is dangerous! Stay away
It's not particularly dangerous. While it's always a bad idea to be constantly breathing any kind of dust, for perlite dust it's probably really not that bad. The perlite is an amorphous glass, not a crystalline silica, so the dangers of silicosis, COPD, and carcinogenicity are really all very low.
this stuff is terrible for the environment.
On the contrary, it has a lower co2 footprint than EPS and is also easily reusable. It will last a long very, very time because its volcanic glass
So, it's not a sustainable material, then.
Unless, maybe we use Fresnel lenses to heat it?
It is really sustainable! Better co2 footprint than EPS and easy to reuse. No emissions, and very, very long lasting.