Re: [Biofuel] Happy Solstice all, Taking the list down.

2016-12-31 Thread Doug Turner
Hello All, I'd like to take a moment to echo the general sentiment here. Although I have not contributed very much to the list, I have read and followed-up on many of the items that have been posted here over the years. I am grateful for the time, effort and thought that have gone into

[Biofuel] Renewable energy storage

2016-03-25 Thread Doug Turner
Found at: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/technology/science/new-material-raises-hopes- for-cheap-renewable-energy-storage/article29389597/ It looks like the B-movie version of what you expect to find in a scientist's lab: An emerald green liquid that turns into a brownish gel as more

[Biofuel] Welcome Back Darryl

2015-06-17 Thread Doug Turner
Hi Darryl, I know I don't contribute much to this listserve but I really do appreciate your efforts towards helping us stay informed. Take Care, Doug Turner, Hamilton, ON ___ Sustainablelorgbiofuel mailing list Sustainablelorgbiofuel

Re: [Biofuel] The Future of the Biofuels mailing list, your input needed.

2014-11-19 Thread Doug Turner
Chip, Ditto, I read virtually everything that gets posted but seldom reply as I do not have much to contribute at this moment in time. Nevertheless, I would miss the list if it were to disappear. Doug Turner, Hamilton, ON, Canada

Re: [Biofuel] Testing the new list

2012-10-30 Thread Doug Turner
Message received in Ontario, Canada. Doug - -Original Message- - From: sustainablelorgbiofuel-boun...@lists.sustainablelists.org - [mailto:sustainablelorgbiofuel- - boun...@lists.sustainablelists.org] On Behalf Of Chip Mefford - Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2012 8:55 AM - To:

Re: [Biofuel] This Year's Garden

2009-09-14 Thread Doug Turner
Hi Robert, Please send our Southern Ontario summer back home where it belongs. We don't like this summer swap here (but you can keep the humidity and the howler monkeys if you like). Glad you enjoyed it. Doug in Hamilton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Biofuel] Test Batches with Peanut Oil

2008-04-09 Thread Doug Turner
, at least with any accuracy. I would be interested in finding out if there are any other options, other than a pH meter or a titration test, for determining the pH of a solution. Doug Turner, Hamilton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Thomas Kelly

Re: [Biofuel] Ethyl Esters (was Making Methanol)

2006-11-24 Thread Doug Turner
Tom: I can understand how a keg full of beer could present a problem. I'm sure however that you will find some volunteers from this list to help you out. Doug -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Thomas Kelly Sent: Friday, November 24,

Re: [Biofuel] was...was.. Bring loaded firearms aboard

2006-09-22 Thread Doug Turner
Naturally,the wooden fence will be build by an aircraft company. Please fasten your seat belts and ignore the lakes behind the curtain. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Paul S CantrellSent: September 22, 2006 12:13 PMTo:

Re: [Biofuel] Gov Auction for pressure filter

2006-07-08 Thread Doug Turner
Hi Bud, Do you have any details about constructing your centrifuge available online? Thanks, one of many Dougs here. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Bud Lois PittsSent: July 8, 2006 12:49 AMTo:

Re: [Biofuel] Freakonomics - in defence of

2006-06-20 Thread Doug Turner
Hi Robert I'm afraid that I have to disagree your general dismissal of Levitt Dubner's book Freakonomics. Not all of the book was particularly gripping but I thought the book provided ammunition for both the conservative and liberal camps. The correlation between legalize abortion in the US

Re: [Biofuel] Freakonomics - in defence of

2006-06-20 Thread Doug Turner
hich peopleinterpret research as a call to action is a measure of howour culture submits to fear and hatred. ...my $.02 Mike Doug Turner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi RobertI'm afraid that I have to disagree your general dismissal of Levitt Dubner's book Freakonomics.

Re: [Biofuel] Lawn question off topic

2006-06-19 Thread Doug Turner
Hi Doug, I've used amixture of soap and isopropanol (rubbing alcohol) with good results. This mixture is a contact poison that only works while wet. That means you actually have to get the spray on to the beasties and repeated applications are usually necessary.I would suggest is that you

Re: [Biofuel] Hello and Question

2006-06-10 Thread Doug Turner
Tom, I have just started done the BD path with a few test batches using virgin VO. My plan is to put the results into my furnace oil tank to burn next winter. I was wondering if, in your experience, there are any caveats or other things that I should watch out for before adding my homemade

Re: [Biofuel] way off topic

2006-06-07 Thread Doug Turner
Bob, One of the best places to check out the tides is the Hopewell Rocks in New Brunswick. If you can't make it there, then the tidal bore in Truro is O.K (/Heresy a little dull really /heresy). Myself, I loved the waterfront in Halifax. The Marine Museum of the Atlantic had some interesting

Re: [Biofuel] who killed the electric car? hint: it was gassed

2006-05-31 Thread Doug Turner
They changed the name toThe Nohomers so they are a little harder to kept track of. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of John BealeSent: May 30, 2006 1:27 AMTo: biofuel@sustainablelists.orgSubject: Re: [Biofuel] who killed the electric

Re: [Biofuel] The Predator State = Enron, Tyco, WorldCom... and the U.S. government?

2006-05-03 Thread Doug Turner
It seems that James K. Galbraith is following in the footsteps of his late and very great father John Kenneth. It's delightfully ironic that James teaches at the Lyndon B. Johnson school. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Keith Addison Sent:

Re: [Biofuel] Loose Change -- new video sheds new light on 9/11

2006-04-11 Thread Doug Turner
Bob I noticed the fraud warning as well so I googled "Loose Change" and was directed to the site. Seems legit. Doug Turner -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Bob CarrSent: April 11, 2006 12:41 PMTo:

Re: [Biofuel] Vinegar in WVO

2006-02-17 Thread Doug Turner
of your acid. Doug Turner - Original Message - From: Thomas Kelly To: biofuel Sent: Friday, February 17, 2006 8:56 AM Subject: [Biofuel] Vinegar in WVO Good day to all, I have anew source of WVO. It is very clear and light in color. I did a titration w/o

Re: [Biofuel] Cross Posted: Mercury Levels Rising: Report Release

2006-02-15 Thread Doug Turner
Joe: Bacon grease may not turn you into a babe magnet but the black bears will certainly find you and your tent attractive as well as tasty. Doug Turner - Original Message - From: Joe Street To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 9:08

Re: [Biofuel] Bin Laden citing US polls about withdrawing from Iraq

2006-01-23 Thread Doug Turner
the non-education of Catholic children but through the elimination of redundant organizational functions such as transportation, human resources, and other administrative duplication. Doug Turner, Yes, I voted today. Hamilton, Ontario, Canada - Original Message - From: Joe Street [EMAIL

Re: [Biofuel] NIMBY needs a sock stuffed in it relative towind/alternative energy

2006-01-19 Thread Doug Turner
Zeke: You forgot one: e) BD fuelled generator with battery storage. It may be a little noisy but only for short periods of time. You could probably set the controls to recharge the batteries when no one's around to hear the generator, say 2 or 3 am. After a week or two, maybe the

Re: [Biofuel] Intro / Question

2006-01-06 Thread Doug Turner
that would be discarded anyway. As for the house temperature, it's a little low by North American standards but we have friends who have immigrated from Europe and they find it quite pleasant. Just buy a few extra sweaters and eat more :) TTYL Doug Turner - Original Message

Re: [Biofuel] Intro / Question

2006-01-05 Thread Doug Turner
, there are a lot of things that can impact your fuel usage. For example, my wife and I have our house thermostat set at a fairly low (at least according to our friends) 17 degrees C. Hope this helps, Doug Turner - Original Message - From: David Marquis [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Biofuel] Intro / Question

2006-01-04 Thread Doug Turner
, Irving Oil is also a Canadian company. It dominates the markets in the Maritimes but I suspect that they don't have any operations in Minnesota. Good luck with your search and please share your findings, Doug Turner - Original Message - From: David Marquis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Biofuel

Re: [Biofuel] Run for your livees!!

2006-01-04 Thread Doug Turner
Keith: Why would anyone want to do that to a ferret, or perhaps several ferrats. They are just cute and cuddly little ankle biters that smell bad. I bet they would smell worse when squashed. Doug - Original Message - From: Keith Addison [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [Biofuel] fryolator cleaner contamination?

2006-01-04 Thread Doug Turner
Hi James: Ask the restaurant if they use a vinegar rinse when they finished cleaning the fryer. Many places do this to help extend the life of the fryer oil otherwise any leftover base will cause the oil to degrade fairly quickly. Hope this helps, Doug Turner - Original Message

Re: [Biofuel] US Guvmint to tax alternate fuel vehicles?

2005-12-02 Thread Doug Turner
Hi Mike, Just waiting for the movie, Attack of the Grease People. It's bound to be a cult classic. Doug - Original Message - From: Mike Weaver [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Sent: Friday, December 02, 2005 10:48 AM Subject: Re: [Biofuel] US Guvmint to tax

Re: [Biofuel] Alum as coagulant

2005-11-14 Thread Doug Turner
(not sure about aluminium) will hasten oxidization rates in vegetable oils, shortening their shelf-life. I don't know enough to figure out for myself if there would be an impact on processing. Any ideas? TIA Doug Turner - Original Message - From: Wes Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Biofuel] Getting Ready for Winter

2005-10-14 Thread Doug Turner
example. This year I grew a supersweet variety of corn the yield was 22 cobs from a 4 foot square plot which contained 16 plants. I applied compost as suggested in the book and a teaspoon of blood meal in the spring when the plants were about 20cm tall. Hope this helps, Doug Turner

Re: [Biofuel] methoxide solution

2005-10-06 Thread Doug Turner
Hi Juan: In Canada many of the 4 litre and larger bottled water containers are made with type 2 plastic.I was thinking about using a couple of these jugs to make a small batch of BD but I'm not certain about the material that the lids are made from. Doug Turner - Original Message

Re: [Biofuel] Cheap and easy filtering of WVO

2005-09-30 Thread Doug Turner
Thanks Hal. I'm new to this biofuel adventure and I was wondering about an inexpensive but reusable filtering method. Doug Turner - Original Message - From: hal [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2005 12:37 PM Subject: [Biofuel] Cheap