Re: [Biofuel] Vinegar in WVO

down here in tx we fry up a lot of buffalo wings. pre-frozen versions of this probably contain tobasco or some form of pickled pepper to give it a spicy (hot) flavor. also, mcdonalds fries the spicy chicken sandwich which is a prebreaded chicken patty and includes some form of spice for hot

[Biofuel] Looking for still materials in Houston, TX

I am looking for materials for constructing an ethanol still out of copper pipe and fittings like the one shown below: http://www.moonshine-still.com/ materials list is here, the second one down on the page: Internal Reflux Still: http://www.moonshine-still.com/Appendix%201.htm any ideas where I

Re: [Biofuel] Looking for still materials in Houston, TX

Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Looking for still materials in Houston, TX They all look like standard hardware store items to me, but I'm also spoiled by a really good hardware store in town. Have you tried Home Depot? They might have stuff which could be made to work. On 2/15/06, Mark Kennedy [EMAIL

Re: [Biofuel] Looking for still materials in Houston, TX

found a couple of suppliers, here. just had to do a little digging. thanks! -Mark -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mark Kennedy Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 11:38 AM To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Subject: [Biofuel] Looking for still

[Biofuel] Houston Chronicle article: Electric power is facing a triple whammy

Saw this in this morning's paper. This is the ONLY major paper distributed in Houston and is read here and in many surrounding areas... in other words.. by millions. -Mark http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/headline/biz/3648988.html Feb. 9, 2006, 10:10PM CERAWEEK Electric power is facing a

Re: [Biofuel] ethanol method glycerin ?

Are you saying that it may be possible to take the gycerin by product after making biodiesel, ferment it then distill it to make ethanol? -Mark -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Bioclaire Nederland Sent: Friday, January 27, 2006 7:53 PM

Re: [Biofuel] Fwd: Public radio wants your help covering sustainabilty

i just tried to go to the link http://www.publicradio.org/sustainabilitysurvey/ to share my thoughts and it appears to be flooded... lol Mark -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Keith Addison Sent: Friday, January 27, 2006 10:03 AM To:

Re: [Biofuel] Jan's Methanol test

good info, Joe and Tom. ty What are some good rules of thumb when looking for used veg oil? We have access to almost any kind of restaurant imaginable, here. Are some restaurants disposing of cleaner oil than others? Does it make a difference what has been cooked in the oil? For instance

Re: [Biofuel] Good WVO

thanks, Tom. Makes good sense. the dark oil from the Chinese Food restaurant could be sesame seed oil?. -Mark -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Thomas KellySent: Friday, January 27, 2006 1:14 PMTo: biofuelSubject: [Biofuel]

Re: [Biofuel] considering a purchase of a diesel home generator, input appreciated

Thank you all for your input. It really has me considering possibilities. a new line of thinking is growing in my mind :) a few people have mentioned batteries as a storage facility which would allow a more constant provision of power without running the generator (or alternator)

[Biofuel] gearing up to produce biodiesel

My brother and I are starting to gather materials for producing biodiesel. he just called me to tell me that he picked up an old used 30 gal water heater that was just replaced in a local building. the owner said it works fine, he just replaced it because of it's age. he gave it to us. :) Now I

Re: [Biofuel] gearing up to produce biodiesel

Wow! Thanks, Keith. Great information. The design I was referring to is Dale Scroggin's design. Thanks for jogging my memory. Thanks, Dale for sharing! the name Michael must have come from my son. i have been working in his computer a lot, lately. You wrote: Why do you want to use copper

[Biofuel] water, ethanol and gasoline

I have read much information that indicates ethanol has to be a higher proof (180+?) if it is to be mixed with gasoline. The reasoning given is that gasoline does not mix with water. I have been in the auto parts business for years and we sell gasoline additives that claim to remove moisture

Re: [Biofuel] considering a purchase of a diesel home generator, input appreciated

Thanks, Darryl and Zeke! Great information. I agree, now, about the automotive batteries. not good for long term use but i may use a few to test things, at first. hate to invest much money till i see how it will work. I AM on the grid, in a densely populated neighborhood. (try to find a

Re: [Biofuel] considering a purchase of a diesel home generator, input appreciated

if everything is bought new. But I also estimate that this generator would have been $25,000 new. If you can really get it for $3,200, maybe it's okay to accept the poor efficiency and maintenance issues. Z On 1/20/06, Mark Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Input will be greatly appreciated. I have been

Re: [Biofuel] Cooking oil isn't just for diesels anymore.

I find this, at first glance... very cool... visually... but not very practical. At the risk on sounding anal-retentive (my wife says i take things too seriously, but i suspect i am not alone in this group grin) so Read on, if you are interested in my take on the practicality. Having the

[Biofuel] considering a purchase of a diesel home generator, input appreciated

Input will be greatly appreciated. I have been considering a purchase of a home emergency backup generator with diesel engine. My plan is to learn to make biodiesel and use it to power the generator. There is a supplier of biodiesel, here in Houston, TX, which i can use as a backup source of