Oil Strainer from Automotive Section.

[Rocklobster]

I came up with an idea the other day to strain my fryer oil. I bought a funnel with a screen in it from the Automotive section at a local dept store. I waited until the next morning for the oil to be cooled before pouring it back in the plastic bottle it came in. The funnel worked like a charm. There wasn't a speck of anything in the oil. It also comes apart for easy cleaning. Not bad for 6 bucks. It is clear plastic, and the oil was cool, so it should be safe to use... What do you think?

 

[PrincessFiona60]

My only hesitation is if it is food grade plastic...other than that...good thinking!!!

 

[Rocklobster]

To tell you honestly, it seems like the same soft plastic you would get margarine in large flat containers. I can't see it being any different than the plastic containers you buy at Wally world or the dollar store. Has a recycle logo on it. I figure if the oil is room temperature .....

 

[PrincessFiona60]

To tell you honestly, it seems like the same soft plastic you would get margarine in large flat containers. I can't see it being any different than the plastic containers you buy at Wally world or the dollar store. Has a recycle logo on it. I figure if the oil is room temperature .....

Just let us know if your eyes change color or you grow that third arm

 

[Andy M.]

Good idea, Roch. I use a big funnel with a handkerchief as a filter.

 

[pacanis]

Good thinking. Way to think outside the box.
I wouldn't be concerned if it was food grade unless I was storing oil in it, PF. But then people used to say my eyes used to be blue

 

[PrincessFiona60]

Good thinking. Way to think outside the box.
I wouldn't be concerned if it was food grade unless I was storing oil in it, PF. But then people used to say my eyes used to be blue

And I see you scratching behind your ear with a third arm...

 

[pacanis]

And I see you scratching behind your ear with a third arm...

You only THINK that's my ear

 

[buckytom]

rock, maybe k&n makes a washable filter to fit your oil funnel.

 

[CraigC]

I use one of those every day at work! Since I deal with clean compressor oil, I took the screen out. I'll have to get a new one for the kitchen. Thanks.

 

[CWS4322]

I use the top part of the Melitta coffee pot I have with a coffee filter. It works for me. I store used oil in the fridge and try to remember to take it out before I want to use it. If I use it for s/thing other than veggies, I store it in the basement and use as fire starter for my wood stove.

 

[Addie]

Good idea, Roch. I use a big funnel with a handkerchief as a filter.

I hope it is a clean hanky. Why not use a coffee filter?