Hello Robert
We have a new neighbor, a friendly, English fellow who
noticed that I was turning my compost pile this morning. He came
over, interested in my work, and asked several questions about
composting. We also talked about my garden, which is, apparently, a
rather hot topic of
Hello Mike, Hakan
Hakan,
I don't disagree with your comments about Kieth. After all, his
background in journalism and his understanding of what the free
press really means, helps keep the group's objectivity.
Kieth: were talkin' about ya -- hope you don't mind
:-)
You and Hakan are
Hello Marc
Hello All,
I am a beginner with biodiesel and i did a lot of reading the last
few months and i did quite some test batches with unused sunflower
oil with the single stage method (as is advised).
Now i have some practical questions and theoretical questions.
Practical questions:
LOL
all jokes aside, though, that's actually an interesting idea. if it were
possible to keep the N and glycerine separate, and inject them into
the cylinder
where they would combine, then explode. . . .
of course, there's the question of how energy efficient this would be (i'm
assuming it
Hello Marc.
The method that you are referring to, mixing BD with water in equal
proportions seems to me a dubious method of determining the state of the BD.
If the BD contains small amounts of detergents (common in used cooking oil)
the phases will separate very slowly or not at all. Furthermore,
Hallo Folks,
From a post by Keith:
The difference between a moral man and a man of honor is that the
latter regrets a discreditable act, even when it has worked and he has
not been caught. - H. L. Mencken
I don't believe Rove fits the definition of either a moral or
honorable man.
WILLIAM MCDONOUGH / ECOLOGICAL GENIUS
It was Einstein who said no problem can be solved by
the same consciousness that created it ~ and William
McDonough is attempting to solve our current
ecological problems by utilizing a new ecological
consciousness which is already having dramatic
Hi Mike
James Buchan's brilliant study - I'm pleased to hear it and not
very surprised. I keep encountering old friends here. A few days ago
it was Spencer Reiss, writing for Wired now, he was working for Time
last I heard. Another bright spark.
I admire Marx as an analyst and philosopher
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fg-chinaoil17jul17,0,3357282.story?
coll=la-home-headlines
http://snipurl.com/gbs4
China Stakes Claim for Global Oil Access
In its quest for crude, Beijing is dangling cash and playing on
nations' discontent with the U.S. Can the two huge energy consumers
Keith Addison wrote:
How does it smell?
I went on a long hike with my eldest son several weeks ago, climbing
a peak known locally as Elk Mountain. It took over two hours for us
to climb the 700 hundred odd meters to the top, and during most of
that time, we climbed through a fir / spruce
"'I'm a Marxist,' one said"
Maybe the next time you see this one, you can quote Marx for him. I'm thinking of one quote in particular:
"I'm not a Marxist"
LOL!
I may be wrong but, I think this might have beenMarx's way of telling you to limit your commitments in order to preserve an open mind
Hi all,
I just began running B20 in my Beetle and have seen a 18% decrease in
my fuel efficiency...is this normal? I've read about a 1-5% loss, but
18% seemed a bit high. I'm using a soybean based biodiesel that I am
purchasing. Any ideas?
Thanks,
Shannon
Anyone have any suggestions for a homemade shredder for yard waste. I have
used my lawn mower but, the blade gets really beat up. Using the mower can
also be quite a struggle if I don't get to it before the rain does. I have a
ton of oak leaves and they, alone, take a really long time to break
Never believe a single tank.
I'd give it 5 tanks or so, because frankly, there is no reason you
should see such a dramatic drop with biodiesel. Are you certain you
didn't short fill the tank? Have your driving conditions changed? More
AC, shorter trips, more stop n' go traffic?
jh
[EMAIL
I agree, I will definately wait until I have more data...
Nothing has changed, just the usual routes. The AC could be a factor,
I never use it - but the fiance *needs* it!
I'm wondering if I should have my fuel filters changed or anything
along those lines?
Thanks for your help!
Shanon
On
When I was growing up, I remember my father collecting large
quantities of leaves for his garden each fall. He did not bother
composting them; he simply tilled them into the garden in the fall or
spring along with his regular tilling. I think he now has one of
those round bins for compost
How about using nitrox, as in used in recreational diving? I suppose
that there is a need for energy to combine the nitrogen with the
glycerin, to make the chemical reaction happen. Maybe carry 2 tanks (one
of glycerin and one of nitrox)? There might be a pre-combustion chamber
where a spark
Hi Ken
Anyone have any suggestions for a homemade shredder for yard waste. I have
used my lawn mower but, the blade gets really beat up. Using the mower can
also be quite a struggle if I don't get to it before the rain does. I have a
ton of oak leaves and they, alone, take a really long time
In its quest for crude, Beijing is dangling cash and playing on
nations' discontent with the U.S. Can the two huge energy consumers
coexist?
I find it rather scary, as China has the export earnings to pay for
expensive oil. If China starts to use oil like America does there isn't
enough oil in
huh, that was a nice little piece (i liked that expression, market
fundamentalism).
truly, the best indicator of the relevance of socialist thought in general,
and the accuracy and penetrating insight of marx's thesis in particular, is
the immense intellectual capital invested over
Sorry, forgot the link...
This is what we use, restored from a seized and rusty bit of junk
with bits missing, powered by our Yanmar diesel (on B100 biodiesel).
It works a treat.
http://journeytoforever.org/compost_shred.html
Keith
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Biofuel
Keith,
I have been trying the link below, and all I get is an 'Error 404' message.
Is it a good link?
Greg H.
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From: Keith Addison [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org
Sent: Monday, July 18, 2005 10:05
Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Homemade Shredder was:
Hi Chris
huh, that was a nice little piece (i liked that expression, market
fundamentalism).
So did I!
truly, the best indicator of the relevance of socialist thought in general,
and the accuracy and penetrating insight of marx's thesis in particular, is
the immense intellectual capital
Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 17:30:39 +0100 (BST)
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [New from GRAIN] Seedling seed laws special issue
New from GRAIN
July 2005
SPECIAL SEED LAW SEEDLING
Now available on the GRAIN website:
http://www.grain.org/seedling/?type=45
This Seedling takes us through a number
Keith,
I have been trying the link below, and all I get is an 'Error 404' message.
Is it a good link?
Ump... Twice in a row. Do you know what a Web archives is? Maybe you
need a Mac for that. Anyway, when you click on them they connect, or
seem to, you forget it's an archived url. Solstice
ROFLOL!
Mike,
It always is, has been, and will into the
far distant future be a function of how things are said rather than what is
said. However, do not take that to the extreme or you fall into the how
rather than what trap again. Extremes, like generalities, can be proven
to be
Who knows, I might be right next to you. ;-)
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
r wrote:
How about using nitrox,
nope, it won't work. Nitrox is just a mixture of oxygen and nitrogen
with more oxygen than a normal atmosphere. to make nitroglycerin
(actually easy) one need only combine fuming
Keith Addison [EMAIL PROTECTED] said:
Maybe these will help...
http://www.motherearthnews.com/library/1984_March_April/Build_a_Common
sense_Compost_Shredder
Build a Commonsense Compost Shredder : Mother Earth News
hi rich.
i'm not a chemist or engineer. anything beyond the very general and
hypothetical comments i made previously are beyond me. this line of inquiry
raises so
many questions which i really don't consider myself competent to comment on
(and therefore didn't).
keith is right about how
ok so this thread has drifted quite far from my original inquiry.
I was looking for specific, or even close estimates, of the acrolein
emissions from glycerol burning in an open flame boiler/burner unit..not
for its use as a motor fuel, or its combination with nitrogen.
-Rob
At 01:58 PM
r wrote:
How about using nitrox,
nope, it won't work. Nitrox is just a mixture of oxygen and nitrogen
with more oxygen than a normal atmosphere. to make nitroglycerin
(actually easy) one need only combine fuming nitric, fuming sulfuric,
and glycerin in the correct proportions, while
"That means even you who I more often than not disagree with on magnitude rather than complete substance."
Does this mean that it's a matter of how I say it rather than what's being said?
If I'm not getting it, can you elaborate?
Mike
"James G. Branaum" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Mike,
Your
Hello,
I find the coming oil crunch very scary and don't doubt it is going to happen.
China is just doing what the U.S. has been doing for years..staking out
claims to the world's remaining fossil fuels.
l
They and the rest of the developing countries have the same rights
as everyone else to
- Original Message -
From: Doug Memering [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Saturday, July 16, 2005 9:40 pm
Subject: [Biofuel] Re: CUMMINS B5.9TD
Any of which can be replaced on an as needed basis. Terry's
mechanic should be a little more specific with him, rather than
issuing a
http://www.alternet.org/envirohealth/23534/
The Evolution of Frankenfoods?
By John Feffer, AlterNet. Posted July 18, 2005.
The multibillion-dollar nanotech industry wants to change what you
eat at the molecular level.
Avoid dead water, the website advises, or else risk cardiovascular
http://www.motherjones.com/news/outfront/2005/07/ATCA.html
Pirates of the Corporation
News: Holding American companies responsible for high crimes
committed overseas.
By Joshua Kurlantzick
July/August 2005 Issue
IN THE SPRING of 2003, Terry Collingsworth was holed up in a Bangkok
hotel,
Mike,
Your style can be offensive, but so
what? I also have been kicked off a list because the moderator and I
crossed swords. It took 8 years, but he has since recanted his position
and admitted I was right. Before you get the idea I have a swelled head
remember that being right does no
link works great for me, just type in compost shredder, and instructions for
how to make pop right up.
http://www.motherearthnews.com/library/1984_March_April/Build_a_Common
- Original Message -
From: Keith Addison [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org
Sent: Monday, July
That one work's.
Thanks,
Greg H.
- Original Message -
From: Keith Addison [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org
Sent: Monday, July 18, 2005 11:01
Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Homemade Shredder was: Compost Update
Ump... Twice in a row. Do you know what a Web archives is?
I would not be surprised if China and the U.S. end up in a war over oil. China has less oil than we do, but they are essentially the ones pushing up the demand for it. Granted they aren't driving SUVs, but they've got a lot of people over there and they are getting more of a middle class.Keith
May the drop in fuel
effiency be caused by biodiesel that is cleaning the fuel system?
PJW
- Original Message -
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org ; Biofuel@sustainablelists.org
Sent: Monday, July 18, 2005 10:20 PM
Subject: Re: Re: [Biofuel] Running B20
I
Another factor that contributes to fuel economy is
quality of the diesel that made up 80% of the fuel. But even a switch from
Great diesel to very poor diesel mixed with biodiesel shouldn't make that large
a difference. Perhaps the person selling biodiesel doesn't have such good
measuring
In one of my many conversations with a fuels specialist, he strongly
suggested that BD has some thermal stability problems when used in over a
10% mix with Petro. He has the degree and over 20 years experience in the
field since I first met him.
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL
Hi chris -
What exactly one has to do to break the federal law that prevents the
revealing of a federal agent is indeed a gray area, as demonstrated by a
quote from the article in the latest TIME magazine by Timothy J. Burger:
But while she may no longer have been a clandestine operative, she
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