Re: [Biofuel] A problem with WVO

2005-03-06 Thread droptop
Quoting Jan Warnqvist [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hello. I think that both the FFA content and water content are too high in that oil. The water content is the worst enemy for a good trans-etherification. Try this : Put the oil in a vessel at 70oC for 24 hrs. The water may form a separate phase at

[Biofuel] A problem with WVO

2005-03-05 Thread droptop
Hello brothers and sisters. I have been making my own bio for about three years and have been very successful with it. I HAVE had some great failures such as filter clogging raw fat in the fuel, gertting it in the tank while some Glycerine was still separating - MORE clogged filters, but have

RE: [Biofuel] How to choose a Biodiesel car or van???

2004-10-26 Thread droptop
Try to find a diesel VW Vanagon. They are sturdy, very roomy, get about 25-30 MPG and they absolutely LOVE biodiesel. They are easy to fix and parts are still inexpensive. They will u-turn in a lane and a half and were the FIRST VW van to REALLY have brakes AND a good ride. VERY EASY to

Re: [Biofuel] WVO Gen-Set

2004-09-16 Thread droptop
Quoting Keith Denson [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hello All, any information regarding buying,converting and running a generator on WVO Would be greatly appreciated. Regards Keith Denson. Hi Keith, I have two small diesel engines that we are going to use to drive DC