Unfortunately folks, no matter what Microsoft or any third party s/w
company produce to counter this situation, it will be hacked in a very
short time.
A similar situation exists for online gamers, a world dogged by a
minority of people who cheat using hacks to give them an unfair
advantage
I successfully made one batch using WVO but that required a double
processing and came away matching all the numbers I have read about,
BUT twice now I have doen the folowing and with nearly the same
results. Could someone please point out the flaw ?
WVO = 500ml heated to 130F.
Using the
May 17 2004
Camper van thief siphons off raw sewage instead of diesel
By Calum Macdonald
A BUNGLING thief tried to siphon diesel from a camper van but got a
mouthful of raw sewage.
The would-be raider missed the fuel tank in the dark and put a tube
into the van's septic
List members,
I wanted to take a minute of your time to thank the list collectively for the
kind offers of assistance which numbered over a dozen.
Most all of the advice was very useful.
With that being said, I have learned something valuable that I
That's the total cost of ownership for 5 years - car, fuel, insurance, etc.
Martin,
Yah, well nothing should surprise you when you compare the prices in that
list vs MSRP.
$33 - $34 thousand for a Golf?
Try $18,275 - $19,300 for a 2004, GL, TDI, 1.9 liter, Turbodiesel.
I guess if they
I'm sorry that was a typo, I intended to write '37'
47 would be better though :)
Martin,
Is this a diesel or something else - a non-USA model?
The cavalier, according to yahoo autos, achieves 27-37 mpg.
http://autos.yahoo.com/newcars/chevrolet_cavalier_2005/3916/model_overview.h
tml
Martin,
So they're trying to tell me that I'm going to drop $14,000 in fuel and
insurance over 5 years on a VW Golf?
Presume $1,200 insurance annually.
Presume 1,000 miles monthly at $2.00/gallon and 48 mpg.
The math doesn't add up. Especially when this list must have been
calculated some
Hi I Iive near Purdue also.We were hoping to get enough people in the area
interested to have a demo or class.There was also a gent down near Indy who was
also keen on a class.I had e mailed girl mark about possibly coming out but I
haven't heard back yet.
Is there anyone else out there in the
Hi,I may be coming in on this a little late so please bear with me.
I work for a large restaurant chain.Six years ago they used to pay us for our
waste oil.It wasn't much but they did.Then the market changed and ever since
then we've had to pay for the oil and grease to be taken
There is another way: just run Linux! I have yet to have a virus problem, I
do not even run a virus checker!
regards Doug
(A die-hard Linux user of 3 years+)
On Fri, 21 May 2004 09:45 am, malcolm maclure wrote:
Unfortunately folks, no matter what Microsoft or any third party s/w
company
Hi list,
I've been wondring about Bio Diesel for a while now, since the fuel prices
went up again it's finally time to take the plunge. One, ok two, questions.
Sodium Hydroxide is more commonly known as Caustic Soda in the UK, is this
right?
Does anyone know of a good source for Methanol in
Nice story Kitch, good on ya, good luck with everything.
Malcolm UK
-Original Message-
From: mkitchin6548 [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 20 May 2004 16:13
To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [biofuel] Making bio on the cheap
Hello all,
Thought I'd add my 2 cents worth. Been
Thanks for that bit of info. I am planning to buy two Mercedes 300D's.
Specifically, a '79 300CD and an '81 300SD. I'll keep that in mind and most
definetly use it as a bargaining tool.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:List members,
I wanted to take a minute of your time to thank the list
OK, here's the thing. I can get it in all it's wonderful forms, but
that doesn't help me as I don't know which one will work for
titration, so that is where the wonderfully helpful people here will
steer me right,please.
It comes as:
1)Reagent powder
2).5% alcohol solution
3)1% alcohol
Hi Luc
What is the concentration of your potassium hydroxide? I think from
your figures below that you're presuming 100% concentration, same as
NaOH (or nearly), but KOH is less concentrated and you have to allow
for that. I don't have much faith in your figure of basic 4.9
potasium, it
I am in a North Central Missouri farming community that is on a main
highway and railroad. We have formed a committee to look into the
idea of getting a biodiesel plant located here. If anyone could
give me information as to what we need to do to get this going,
please let me know.
Thank
malcolm maclure wrote:
The best advice would be:
Keep your Windows system updated
No, the best advice would be:
Don't run windows.
If you do run windows, don't use Outlook or Internet Explorer.
Use Mozilla, or Firebird and Thunderbird instead. They are free and more
standards
And another way - get a Mac!
There is another way: just run Linux! I have yet to have a virus problem, I
do not even run a virus checker!
Same.
regards Doug
(A die-hard Linux user of 3 years+)
So what it does indeed come down to is dear old M$.
Best
Keith
On Fri, 21 May 2004 09:45 am,
OK, here's the thing. I can get it in all it's wonderful forms, but
that doesn't help me as I don't know which one will work for
titration, so that is where the wonderfully helpful people here will
steer me right,please.
It comes as:
1)Reagent powder
2).5% alcohol solution
3)1% alcohol solution
I'm bringing myself out of lurk to waggle a small stick at folks and ask
for clarification...
What other problems *specifically* make folks not like the cone-bottom HDPE
barrels? (ie, 'they suck' is inept. (and that's the waggly-stick part of
the post.)' they suck because you can't drain
OH crap ! I must be getting old. I already asked that one and got an
answer. My appologies. Now if I can only retain what I get answers
to I'll be doing well (and stop wasting poeple's time with repeats).
Thanks again.
Luc
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HI, I've just bought an '83 Mercedes 300TD (5 cyl 3L turbo wagon)
for the sole purpose of alternative fuel experimentation
(well, maybe also to get me to work while I'm restoring my '68
Ford Ranchero GT)
I plan on eventually setting up for full Biodiesel production
(I like the water heater
Doug;
Of course it is not lost that the fact that you haven't run a virus
checker leaves you in the absolute dark as to whether or not your PC
is loaded with spyware/adware ect...
How do you know? You could be the trap door to the mountains of spam
that get sent via infected machines every
That's just it. The concentration isn't marked on the container.All
it says is technical which is about as helpful as guess to me.
Sooo, I have re-done the thing using NaOH and will shall see what is
what soon.
The process is I warm up the oil in a sauce pan with a thermometer
in it until it
If you are looking for a pump you can run on a drill, I have
successfully used a Ford 351W oil pump with a cordless drill. The hex
shaft of the oil pump chucks right up in the drill. My 12V NiCD
battery lasted about 20 gallons. I also wired in connectors to the
cordless battery so I can hook
Great link, thanks Jens. I like the discussion of the recent
standards. DIN EN 14214.
On Fri, 21 May 2004 10:42:50 -, you wrote:
This english brochure has lots of useful information about the
status of biodiesel in Germany/Europe:
http://www.ufop.de/download/FlowerPower.pdf
Some
I am about to buy a 1998 Dog Ram Cummings... and I am considering putting in a
WVO kit in it.
Any thoughts on running grease vs. biodiesel?
I am looking at a two tank system by the greasel folks.
Thanks.
Matt
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Anyone know a manufacturer that produces diesel 4x4 station wagons? I
can't find one anywhere.
Or how about a 4x4 diesel coupe?
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Thanks. Derek
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This was certainly not my first attempt. I have made many test batches, and we
made test batches in my class the previous week. And yes this was our first
attempt making a 5 gallon batch. When I mixed the methoxide before we did it
in blenders, before adding our oil. Yes, we used grease from
Hello All,
I've been interested in making Biodiesel for some time but just found the list.
First question, Does anyone know of any BioDiesel coops in NY state.
Preferrably north of NYC.
Secondly I have read a lot online and have seen claims of people making
Biodiesel for $.60/gal. Is that
Can't you get the 4motion on a TDI Volkswagen Jetta wagon?
Adam Monsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Anyone know a manufacturer that produces
diesel 4x4 station wagons? I
can't find one anywhere.
Or how about a 4x4 diesel coupe?
Biofuel at Journey to Forever:
Try fisher sientific they are based in the west
midland but i think they only supply to big companies
or universities
all the best
mohamed
--- Dave Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi list,
I've been wondring about Bio Diesel for a while now,
since the fuel prices
went up again it's
are we at all concerned with GMO crops being marked
for Biofuel
What is you thoughts on this.
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With the help of many individuals including members
of this group, our school has developed a system of
producing biodiesl and has incorporated it into our
science curriculum. This program has allowed us a
opportunity to teach inner city students in a hands on
environment the many new and
I think what I'm going to do is make sure I come back to this point,
here and there, as time permits.
If this program to rate appliances and homes and other related
services and goods has met with some very good success (and I think it
has) then I see no reason it couldn't be applied to motor
biobenz wrote:
Doug;
Of course it is not lost that the fact that you haven't run a virus
checker leaves you in the absolute dark as to whether or not your PC
is loaded with spyware/adware ect...
How do you know? You could be the trap door to the mountains of spam
that get sent via infected
Hello Luc
That's just it. The concentration isn't marked on the container.All
it says is technical which is about as helpful as guess to me.
I think it's 92%. Adjust accordingly, see what happens. But do the
bracketed tests I suggested (poor man's titration).
Best
Keith
Sooo, I have
Hello Heidi
I'm bringing myself out of lurk to waggle a small stick at folks and ask
for clarification...
What other problems *specifically* make folks not like the cone-bottom HDPE
barrels? (ie, 'they suck' is inept. (and that's the waggly-stick part of
the post.)' they suck because you
I wonder why you're being so defensive? Insulting? Well, if you
insist on being insulted I guess there's no help for it. But believe
me, Noam, if I'd set out to insult you I wouldn't have left it in any
doubt whatsoever. As it is, I doubt anyone can see any insults other
than you.
This was
I picked up a small 5 gallong jug of used cooking oil. Before I try
to make my first batch of biodiesel, I wanted to make sure this kind
of oil is OK to use. So here is the information I found on the
outside of the box. There is a plastic jug inside this cardboard box
holder protecting the
For one I consider it quite large of you and others here to spend
your time in such a sacrificial way attempting to help us newbies
learn something that for today is not a real emergency in N.America
but can and probably will become one soon considering the way things
are developing
biobenz wrote:
Doug;
Of course it is not lost that the fact that you haven't run a virus
checker leaves you in the absolute dark as to whether or not your PC
is loaded with spyware/adware ect...
How do you know? You could be the trap door to the mountains of spam
that get sent via
I've just dealt with quite a lot of this and your other questions in
replying to Tom Ferreira (TJ.). Did you read those messages? There's
a great deal more in the archives, have you checked the archives? Not
Yahoo's useless archives, this one:
http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Yes, and
hello everyone, i just joined the group and im interested in starting bio
diesel and posibly ethanol production. i was wondering if you guys had any
ideas on the best way for me to go about producing? ethanol looks like its a
huge ratio of resource to product as in opposed to biodiesel (tonnag
Hydrogen Highway
http://www.alternate-energy.net/hydrogen_highway04.html
The Hydrogen Highway California's answer to higher gas prices.
May 20 , 2004 By Allen Gibson
The price of oil surpassed forty dollars a barrel this Spring -
a high not seen except for a few days prior to the first
Just getting started. Live here in California where everything is
double the price grin. Called couple raceways in Sacramento and
Methanol is selling for about $4 to $4.50 per gallon. Is that about
right when I buy 5 gallon jugs?
Thomas
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are we at all concerned with GMO crops being marked
for Biofuel
What is you thoughts on this.
Hello Billy
Yes we are, or should be, IMO. What's the sense in producing
allegedly sustainable biofuels by means of an unsustainable
agriculture system? I said (re-said?) something about it a few
Hello Luc
For one I consider it quite large of you and others here to spend
your time in such a sacrificial way attempting to help us newbies
learn something that for today is not a real emergency in N.America
but can and probably will become one soon considering the way things
are developing
Hello Bruce
Thanks very much for this, and for the references. The second one I
had, but not the other two. Needs some study, and I have to do a bit
more exploring.
Alexander Noack of Elsbett made the same statement to me
regarding the lubricating oil contamination problems when using
hello everyone, i just joined the group and im interested in
starting bio diesel and posibly ethanol production. i was wondering
if you guys had any ideas on the best way for me to go about
producing? ethanol looks like its a huge ratio of resource to
product as in opposed to biodiesel
I've just dealt with quite a lot of this and your other questions in
replying to Tom Ferreira (TJ.). Did you read those messages? There's
a great deal more in the archives, have you checked the archives? Not
Yahoo's useless archives, this one:
http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Yes, and
--- In biofuel@yahoogroups.com, TJ Ferreira [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Just getting started. Live here in California where everything is
double the price grin. Called couple raceways in Sacramento and
Methanol is selling for about $4 to $4.50 per gallon. Is that about
right when I buy 5
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