Re: [biofuel] foggers

2001-04-29 Thread David Reid
Dick, Thankyou for your reply. The results you report seem very positive. Offhand according to a friend I believe the A.A. tested them here a number of years ago and the results wernt all that encouraging. This conflicts a little with your experience. May have a bit to do with when they

Re: [biofuel] fogger questions

2001-04-30 Thread David Reid
Dick, Thanks again for your answers. *depends on how good your friend's memory is, and what is meant by encouraging. when gas was 3 dollars a barrel, a 10 % improvement in economy was not of interest. at 30 dollars a barrel it becomes interesting. Totally relevant and an extremely

Re: [biofuel] Re: foggers

2001-04-30 Thread David Reid
Hi Munirna, David, Dick, et al, Will be interesting to see what your results show Munirna and anyone else who is trialling this device. Dont be in a hurry so we get some reasonably reliable results. From what Dick has said they appear to be more

Re: [biofuel]

2001-04-30 Thread David Reid
The older natural very low THC strains are by far the best. These often grew to 20 feet and taller in their natural habitat in India. I have seen photos with men standing in the foreground of hemp in Assam and if the plants were not 30 feet tall they were not far off. Like any plant it is

Re: [biofuel] Re: foggers

2001-04-30 Thread David Reid
Dick, Go to the JTF site and find the Mother Earth Alcohol book that Keith has put there and at the end of Chapter 6 you will find the relevant article titled Ron Novaks Do-It-Yourself Water Injection System. Complete with details. B.r., David - Original Message - From: [EMAIL

Re: [biofuel] back to basics

2001-05-01 Thread David Reid
Hi Tim, Sorry I cant help and must plead ignorance. What is an ICE? Also re seals I am sure there is someone far more knowledgeable than me who has had hands on experience with the Cummins. If you are trying to get more mpg I suggest you research some of the patents that have been

Re: [biofuel] back to basics

2001-05-01 Thread David Reid
Robert, Point taken and noted. Which brings me to another point. Has anyone out there ever had anything to do with Ray Covey's Vapour Carburetion Conversion Systems? Do they know much about them and did they ever really work properly? Believe with the Mark 5 system he managed to

[biofuel] Foggers

2001-05-02 Thread David Reid
Before we lose track of it and so we can compare results how many people are trialling and are prepared to try this water fogger device of Ron Novaks that Dick Carlstein has had good success with? A list of people who are involved or interested seems to be as follows: Dick Carlstein, David

Re: [biofuel] back to basics

2001-05-02 Thread David Reid
Thanks Steve, I sometimes dont make the most obvious connections when it comes to abbreviations. B.r., David Internal Combustion Engine? Take a gander at an old hot rod magazine from the early 80's by Henry (Smokey) Yunick from Daytona FL. Had an interesting Expander

Re: [biofuel] fogger 1st result frm malaysia

2001-05-02 Thread David Reid
Munirna, Thanks for details. Dont be in a hurry to provide results or otherwise any savings are eaten up, and nobody is going to send you any money either to cover your costs unfortunately. Dont be in a hurry to over rev the motor again either. While they may stand up to it for a

[biofuel] Vapour Carburetion

2001-05-02 Thread David Reid
Put the message below on last night to see if anyone would pick up on it but as of yet no one. Ray Covey inventor of the Covey Low Temp.Vaporizer more or less said that some of his inspiration and ideas came from Charles Nelson Pogue inventor of the Pogue Vaporizer in the mid 1930s who

Re: [biofuel] Re: Foggers

2001-05-03 Thread David Reid
Andrew, No sorry I was wrong. You are on the right track. Believe the right amount of moisture drops the emmissions. B.r., David - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2001 9:42 PM Subject: [biofuel] Re: Foggers

Re: [biofuel] glycerin

2001-05-03 Thread David Reid
David, Yes. If I dont get back to you in a week give me a reminder. Both books were good but one was excellent. B.r., David - Original Message - From: david e cruse [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2001 9:54 AM Subject: Re: [biofuel] glycerin

Re: [biofuel] Vapour Carburetion

2001-05-03 Thread David Reid
Thanks Steve, Always wondered about this as I have never seen any material on Pogues carburetor except what Ray Covey wrote. Covey must have been involved in a very elaborate hoax or scam for among the material I have seen that he put out was a 50 page book on his

Re: [biofuel] From the UK:

2001-05-03 Thread David Reid
Shows what a bit of bad publicity can achieve. If people look back and remember this group discussed a very adverse report that was put out by some so called Swedish scientist two or three months ago. Volvo have probably picked up on this and continued down the same path. Undoubtedly there is

Re: [biofuel] Diesel motorbikes

2001-05-03 Thread David Reid
Andrew, Might be the right source to look for your small diesel pump. Try the Robin or Lombardini motors mentioned. B.R., David - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2001 9:51 PM Subject: [biofuel] Diesel motorbikes

Re: [biofuel] From the UK: Volvo/Chalmers/Study Misrepresented

2001-05-04 Thread David Reid
Thanks Ed, Yeah they are here in the most technologically advanced countries alright but in a lot of countries they dont yet exist. In 5 years they will probably exist almost everywhere but what worries me a little bit is that in the meantime quite a bit of harm can be done to

Re: [biofuel] biod mixer pumps

2001-05-04 Thread David Reid
- Original Message - From: NBT - E. Beggs [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May 04, 2001 8:34 AM Subject: Re: [biofuel] biod mixer pumps What's say all 600+ members send personal emails to the next person who can't read an unsubscribe instruction (AT THE

Re: [biofuel] glycerin

2001-05-04 Thread David Reid
David, Normally go into the city once or twice a week anyway to get supplies and other things so no problem. B.r., David Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html To unsubscribe, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject

Re: [biofuel] glycerin

2001-05-04 Thread David Reid
Hi David C, Went to town this afternoon and dug out the books on Glyceryn. Couldnt find one of the ones I wanted but found the other which is excellent and I would recommend, Dug out 4 books, 2 on Glycerine, and 2 on Fatty acids or Fatty Alcohols, which are related topics,

Re: [biofuel] glycerin

2001-05-05 Thread David Reid
Hi David C, Before racing out and spending all your money try your local large city library. After all this is what you pay your taxes and rates for. Also try your local University, Chemistry, and Engineering school libraries. Most loan books on payment of a small fee. America

Re: [biofuel] glycerin

2001-05-05 Thread David Reid
collection! David Cruse - Original Message - From: David Reid [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2001 12:56 AM Subject: Re: [biofuel] glycerin Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html To unsubscribe, send an email

Re: Solid Catalyst was Re: [biofuel] washing bio-diesel

2001-05-05 Thread David Reid
David C, Do you have a ref or a title? B.r., David - Original Message - From: david e cruse [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2001 4:59 PM Subject: Re: Solid Catalyst was Re: [biofuel] washing bio-diesel Hi Todd, Just found

Re: [biofuel] Vapour Carburetion

2001-05-05 Thread David Reid
PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2001 5:21 PM Subject: Re: [biofuel] Vapour Carburetion David Reid wrote: He maintained while one cannot increase the number of BTUs in a gallon of gasoline one can extract more of the available BTUs with an efficient vaporizer

Re: [biofuel] glycerin and red worms

2001-05-05 Thread David Reid
Sue if you will, see if I care! They were all volunteers, doing their bit for science, for the world, for the future of CAWKI, and for me. They signed affidavits before willingly stepping into the fray, one and all. Okay, so I used a whip, but there were no witnesses. Keith Addison Journey

Re: [biofuel] From the UK:

2001-05-07 Thread David Reid
Keith, Before this goes too much further someone should get to the top of the Ford heirachy and without mentioning this Volvo scenario someone should find out Fords Official policy as regards Biodiesel. Either way the biod industry stands to benefit in the longrun. B.r., David And

Re: [biofuel] Re: Enzymes

2001-05-07 Thread David Reid
David C, Have just looked at the abstract at this point but suspect they may mean a centrifugal separator such as an Alfa Laval or Sharples at this point. B.r., David - Original Message - From: david e cruse [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, May

Re: [biofuel] Re: Enzymes

2001-05-07 Thread David Reid
Points to start and research: (From the Woollatt book but remember published 1985). Bleaching and the treatment of Distillates with ion-exchange resins to upgrade quality : initial bleaching with 0.2-2.0% activated carbon ion-exchange resins from Rohm and Haas instead of or after a.c.

Re: [biofuel] Re: Enzymes

2001-05-07 Thread David Reid
Hi David C, A good quality Alfa Laval cream separator might do the majority of it and you might then be able to ship it to a more central point for ion-exchange resin treatment and distillation or whatever is required. B.r., David - Original Message - From: david e

Re: [biofuel] Re: Enzymes

2001-05-07 Thread David Reid
about you Simon Wells? B.r., David Distillation does seem to be the way, the Gen. Mgr. at OAE says that`s the way they use, and they have a million gals. a yr. ! David Cruse - Original Message - From: David Reid [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2001

Re: [biofuel] Re: Enzymes

2001-05-07 Thread David Reid
Hi David C, Check the patent further. They may also have meant an Ion-exchange column separator. I dont know; I only quickly looked at the abstract. Sometimes also patents are deliberately confusing so they cover their ass either way. I just think a cream separator might do it

Re: Tall stories - was Re: [biofuel] JIM Befuddling post

2001-05-07 Thread David Reid
O.T. Re Tall stories and True. (Maybe you should collate some of them, add a few more, and publish them Keith, and put them out under this title perhaps). Hi Tim, You want to be careful what you ask for. Life has a habit of giving us exactly what we ask for in a round about way. If it

Re: [biofuel] Re: Enzymes

2001-05-07 Thread David Reid
Todd, Thanks for your reply. Do you have a list of solid, and soluble catalysts? B.r., David Appal's chemist and I discussed Ginosar's methodology when we first saw the article last year. That conversation briefly touched on Lewis acids and resin coated polymers. We let it lay, as

Re: [biofuel] Re: Enzymes

2001-05-07 Thread David Reid
Managed to find the following quickly: Lewis acid definition: Any species that can accept a pair of electrons and form a coordinate covalent bond. Also found the following: Lewis acid reagents: see http://www.oup.co.uk/isbn/0-19-850099-8 B.r., David Appal's chemist and I discussed Ginosar's

Re: [biofuel] Biodiesel made from ethanol

2001-05-07 Thread David Reid
Hanns, The only way you can make Biodiesel from palm oil and ethanol using this method is using anhydrous ethanol (dried ethanol ie. 100% or almost 100% ethanol) which is not feasible for the small producer and is too dear to buy in. (It only becomes feasible to produce when you are a

Re: [biofuel] Re: Enzymes

2001-05-08 Thread David Reid
Hi David C, Yeah there is probably something obvious of relevance among that lot but you cant do it by yourself. As I said how about some of you list members joining in and seeing what you can turn up. Even if you dont find anything its good practice and experience for other

[biofuel] Patents

2001-05-08 Thread David Reid
David C. www.delphion.com US5288619 Enzymatic method for preparing transesterified oils. Maybe something in the attached patent numbers. See titles. B.r., David [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html To

Re: [biofuel] Re: Thai king seeks patent for palm oil engine fuel

2001-05-09 Thread David Reid
Keith, Maybe you should obtain his e-mail address and send him an invitation to join. B.r., David - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2001 4:05 AM Subject: [biofuel] Re: Thai king seeks patent for palm oil engine

Re: [biofuel] Re: Solar boiler

2001-05-09 Thread David Reid
Dana and Ed, Sounds like a good idea. Next time one of my neighbours annoys me and trys to give me a good roasting I'll be able to fry them. No sounds like a very practical solution although I dare say they wouldnt last for too long. B.r., David - Original Message -

Re: [biofuel] Re: Solar boiler

2001-05-10 Thread David Reid
Jerry, What exactly is a Sanden car AC scroll compressor? This idea below sounds good and may be applicable to the refining and purification of glycerine as one of the best ways of refining is with the use of steam especially when combined with vacuum so you drop the boiling point. It

Re: [biofuel] Re: Solar boiler, vacuum pumps

2001-05-10 Thread David Reid
Thanks Jerry, Got any refs, books, or other info sources I can go to or get to learn a bit more about solar energy or alternative source steam generation.? B.r., David Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html To unsubscribe, send an email to:

Re: [biofuel] Re: Solar boiler, vacuum pumps

2001-05-11 Thread David Reid
Hi Tim, Thanks for the refs. Will look into them further over the weekend. At this stage particularly interested in looking further into these scroll compressors and making up a steam generation unit for glycerine refining and purification if that is possible. Have you or anyone made

Re: [biofuel] General Motors and BP Launch E85 Fuel Program

2001-05-11 Thread David Reid
About time but at this point most of these big companies only really seem to be paying lip service and appearing to do the right thing so they stay on the right side of the public rather than making any really true commitment. B.r., David General Motors and BP Launch E85 Fuel Program

Re: [biofuel] Re: vacuum pumps

2001-05-12 Thread David Reid
Dana, Thanks for your reply and comments. From what I have found and read on the net the Copeland commercial ones seem to be the best of the industrial ones available at this time. Your paragraph below is highly relevant as the Copeland site I mentioned yesterday mentioned machining

Re: [biofuel] Alecs Kac working schematic

2001-05-12 Thread David Reid
Good effort Ian. On behalf of everyone thanks for the effort. B.r., David - Original Message - From: ian [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2001 9:21 AM Subject: Re: [biofuel] Alecs Kac working schematic I've done a test batch, its washing in the

Re: [biofuel] by-pass filter

2001-05-12 Thread David Reid
We are talking about two different by-pass filters here. A good factory Full Flow filter (normally spin on type) that all engines generally come with normally has a simple by-pass filter valve that is designed to open when the oil is virtually frozen (normally in winter) or below its pour point,

Re: [biofuel] RE: biofuels and gardners

2001-05-13 Thread David Reid
Hi Mike, Hope you have had some success and thanks for your reply. B.r., David - Original Message - From: Mike Brownstone [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2001 7:41 PM Subject: RE: [biofuel] RE: biofuels and gardners David, Just

Re: [biofuel] by-pass filter

2001-05-13 Thread David Reid
Yes, If you are in the States you can get one from George Walker at: www.wefilterit.com The brand he handles is the original Frantz model. Cost I believe is US$165-00. unless you buy 8 when the price drops to US$135-00. Failing this you can get one from me. Brand is MIL-MAC and it is made

[biofuel] SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER

2001-05-13 Thread David Reid
SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER Save 10% on what is already the best filter at the best price. Normally 1/5th to 2/5th the price of other competitors Definitely less than 1/2 the price of our cheapest competitor even before discount. For a limited time we are offering MIL-MAC 4M By-pass Filters

Re: [biofuel] methanol/methoxide vacuum concern

2001-05-13 Thread David Reid
Ian, Dont know what mws mean in your message below but dug out the following chart for pressure To convert fromto Multiply by atmosphere, standard kilopascal (kPa) 101.325 atmosphere, technical (1 kilogram force per

Re: [biofuel] Yield of Jerusalem artichokes

2001-05-14 Thread David Reid
Marc, That figures is basically true although yield obviously depends on a a number of factors such as quality of land, fertilizer, weed infestation, rain, insects, etc. That is probably about average for good land. Somewhere I have all the information here and I believe it mentions a

Re: [biofuel] by-pass filter

2001-05-14 Thread David Reid
2:05 AM Subject: Re: [biofuel] by-pass filter David Reid wrote: snip I will post a Special Introductory Price notice, that is going out to people here, to the biofuels n,g. As this is a n.g. and not a commercial list I will do it once but dont want to do it again as I can see Keith has

Re: [biofuel] by-pass filter

2001-05-14 Thread David Reid
Thanks Steve, I can see you are a true conservationist and your offer is much appreciated. Will provide you with details shortly. B.r., David - Original Message - From: steve spence [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, May 14, 2001 9:04 AM

[biofuel] Re: Filter

2001-05-14 Thread David Reid
James, Thanks for your e-mail. I believe you are best to fit 2 filters, one for your oil system, and one for your fuel system but that is up to you. Obviously this will cost you about twice as much and at the end of the day only you can decide wether it is feasible and economic for you

Re: [biofuel] by-pass filter

2001-05-14 Thread David Reid
Hi Ed, Your probably right. Sent it to the group as thought it would be of interest if anyone else wanted a filter. If I make about $26 or 27 a filter I certainly dont want to spend any more time than I need on going over things as I will go broke that way pretty quickly. In this case

Re: [biofuel] Yield of Jerusalem artichoke

2001-05-14 Thread David Reid
Hi Mark, If you dont relate to the land you dont relate to nature and your missing one hell of a lot. Eighty percent of people now live in cities and think this is all there is to life. My father was a farmer who really loved the land, and wanted all his children to grow up to be

Re: [biofuel] Mobile BD plant

2001-05-15 Thread David Reid
Marc, In NZ while containers are loaded by overhead cranes at the container terminal (wharf) most transport is then by speciallly fitted semis which have hydraulic hoists front and back which can unload and reload fully laden containers by lifting them over the side and onto the tray.

Re: [biofuel] Musings about toilet tissue

2001-05-15 Thread David Reid
Derek, In the same vein have you ever thought how much water would be used if the whole world switched to the french way and everyone used bidets. Just think what a market there would be for portable water purification units and steam distillation units in some countries. Mind you if

Re: [biofuel] Mobile BD plant

2001-05-15 Thread David Reid
Marc, No problem. You dont need ballast to counterbalance the weight as the container is lifted. The semi trailer tray has pull out arms that slide in box section channels welded under the tray which are pulled out and have fold down legs with feet plate attached which take the load as

Re: [biofuel] Mobile BD plant

2001-05-15 Thread David Reid
Marc, Rang Tappers and there are apparently about 5 manufacturers of them. Have just rung Steelbro who are the largest manufacturers of them and who apparently export them all over the world so I may have been wrong when I said I doubted they were a kiwi idea. They arnt cheap though. A

Re: [biofuel] fluid bed reactors/steam engines

2001-05-15 Thread David Reid
Hi Dana, Got any drawings? Have quickly scanned what you have written and the idea looks as if it might have a fair bit of merit. Any other reference material as well? B.r., David Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html To unsubscribe, send an

Re: [biofuel] Container Plants

2001-05-16 Thread David Reid
Keith, Todd, et al, While mobile plants may not be applicable to the States and even there I am doubtful I certainly believe and am convinced in many places in Asia (certainly India for one) that a mobile plant would be a very good idea principally for the following

Re: [biofuel] fluid bed reactors/steam engines

2001-05-16 Thread David Reid
Hi Dana, Thankyou, that would be most appreciated. I know very little about fluid bed setups and it is something I always meant and mean to research but never quite get round to. I know they are used in things like foundries and some of the best coffee roasters in the world use

Re: [biofuel] Can Biod be replace central heating oil?

2001-05-16 Thread David Reid
Hi Steve, Sounds interesting. Do you mean lpg (liquid petroleum gas) or low pressure? B.r., David - Original Message - From: steve spence [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2001 10:40 PM Subject: Re: [biofuel] Can Biod be replace central

Re: [biofuel] Can Biod be replace central heating oil?

2001-05-16 Thread David Reid
Todd, This is where the by-pass filters I handle would come in very useful. B.r., David If the question is as stated in the subject line, the answer is absolutely yes. Some precautions must be taken to deal with cold weather mechanics such as clouding and gelling. Other than that,

Re: Parallel Products was Re: [biofuel] Container Plants

2001-05-16 Thread David Reid
Andrew, You have to be careful here. Variety is the spice of life they say. I am always thankful I was brought up to try things, otherwise there are alot of pleasures and enjoyment I would have missed. Next thing you will be telling us the French with their Provencial style cooking

Re: [biofuel] fluid bed reactors/steam engines

2001-05-16 Thread David Reid
Hi Dana et al, After looking at the Fluid Bed principal (see www.sulzerfluidbed.com/fbprincipal.htm I tend to agree this may be a very efficient way of creating steam especially for use with Glycerine distillation purufication. Used waste heat could also possibly be used for

Re: [biofuel] fluid bed reactors/steam engines

2001-05-16 Thread David Reid
Dana, No hurry. Thanks for the explanation. Could find nothing under my search for fluid bed reactor. Look forward to hearing from you in due course. B.r., David - Original Message - From: Dana Linscott [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2001

Re: [biofuel] Re: Enzymes

2001-05-17 Thread David Reid
Hi David, Thanks for doing that. I certainly thought it was worth the effort. The spelling of Woollatt with a double oo, a double ll, and a double tt is definitely right, as that is what is printed on and in the book in several places. Perhaps he has retired to suunier climes or is

Re: [biofuel] Caveat on Container Plants

2001-05-17 Thread David Reid
Hi Todd et al, While I would agree with you Todd that modular plant design is the way to go I would also strongly advocate the concept of mobile units. When you say you would scrap about 98% of the idea of mobile processing I find I am at great variance with you on this . My

Re: [biofuel] Caveat on Container Plants

2001-05-17 Thread David Reid
Hi Todd, These items you have listed below are perhaps the strongest reasons for the implementation of mobile plants. As such they may not represent excessive outlay for many farmers in the US but they certainly do in Asia and lots of other third world countries. Where mobile plants

Re: [biofuel] Re Volvo UK and biodiesel

2001-05-17 Thread David Reid
Keith, I agree with you and it hardly seems a retraction at all. If you notice the last paragraph they say Volvo cars advises a low grade mix (up to 5%) with diesel. Its a bit like saying well we may be wrong but we are 95% sure we are right. The 3rd para from the end starting with

Re: [biofuel] Re Volvo UK and biodiesel - 2

2001-05-17 Thread David Reid
Agreed Keith, Hands up those now buying or wanting to buy a Volvo car. B.r., David Good work, Terry! - Original Message - From: Keith Addison [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2001 8:37 AM Subject: [biofuel] Re Volvo UK

Re: Distilling fuel ethanol - was Re: [biofuel] Tallow

2001-05-17 Thread David Reid
Hi Ron, Keith, Steve, Aleks, et al, At present I believe I have solved a number of problems associated with small fuel ethanol stills, and was about to bring a range of small stills out at the start of the year, after spending the previous 18

Re: Distilling fuel ethanol - was Re: [biofuel] Tallow

2001-05-17 Thread David Reid
Ron, What you need to do is work out how much fuel you are going to use in a year and how much each month. Once you know this you can then work out how you are going to produce this. You then need to know how much time you are prepared to devote to distillation at anyone hit. Once you know

Re: Palm and coconut oil - was RE: [biofuel] Tallow

2001-05-18 Thread David Reid
Hi Hanns, One of the problems using palm oil might be its relatively high cost. The current (very low) FOB price in PNG is about $US240/tonne but it has gone as high as $US600/tonne in previous years. The cost of production is Indonesia is about $US127/tonne whilst in PNG it is about

Re: [biofuel] The MN Way

2001-05-18 Thread David Reid
Hi David, Thanks. Have sent them an e-mail saying I wouldnt mind some information and an indicative price in due course but no hurry. Dont think it will be too cheap somehow. O.T.We certainly had some of the best honey in the world here and there was a multimillion dollar business

Re: Palm and coconut oil - was RE: [biofuel] Tallow

2001-05-18 Thread David Reid
David Reid [EMAIL PROTECTED] on 05/18/2001 04:30:33 AM Please respond to biofuel@yahoogroups.com To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com cc:(bcc: LEE Gerry/Prin Engr/CSM/ST Group) Subject: Re: Palm and coconut oil - was RE: [biofuel] Tallow Hi Hanns, One of the problems using palm

Re: Palm and coconut oil - was RE: [biofuel] Tallow

2001-05-19 Thread David Reid
Hanns, See below B.r., David - Original Message - From: Hanns B. Wetzel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2001 1:06 AM Subject: RE: Palm and coconut oil - was RE: [biofuel] Tallow David, See leegerry's message. (am using Microsoft

Re: Palm and coconut oil - was RE: [biofuel] Tallow

2001-05-19 Thread David Reid
Hanns et al, Oil composition is in the article by Mary Enig at: www.apc.org.sg/special.htm . Have quickly scanned it but dont have time to read it. The better source is probably the USDA Nutritional Data Base. B.r., David Biofuel at Journey to Forever:

Re: Archives - was RE: [biofuel] Diesel survivalist - running on biodiesel

2001-05-19 Thread David Reid
David Reid mentioned a TR filter recently, means a toilet-roll filter. There's some info on them in the archives. Take a gander. By the way, guys, there are now 5368 messages in the archives. It's now a very useful resource, lots of depth. Shortly before we hit 5000, Yahoo upgraded

[biofuel] Why you should fit a MIL

2001-05-19 Thread David Reid
Why you should fit a MIL-MAC in addition to your standard Full Flow Oil Filter Full Flow FilterMIL-MAC By-pass Oil Filter (Uses SURFACE filtration(Uses DEPTH filtration Uses perforated membranes which

Re: [biofuel] Water vs Energy Importance

2001-05-19 Thread David Reid
Hi John, Welcome to the group you snivelling and whinging Aussie. No seriously John welcome and dont leave the group as Steve says. Both Steve and Keith run pretty good sites overall, with access to lots of information and there are lots of good members with some darn good

Re: [biofuel] ethanol for older motors

2001-05-19 Thread David Reid
Ronald, These work and this is how most commercial anhydrous fuel is made. The grade/size used with ethanol is 3A. Most of the plants are designed in the States by 3 or 4 companies with most of them being made in Brazil by one company largely for cost reasons . This is the most

[biofuel] By-pass Filters v Factory Full Flow Filters

2001-05-19 Thread David Reid
vehicles), the oil companies (who want to sell more oil), and others with vested interests are not in a hurry to tell you all this. For further details, information, and prices contact National Distributors: David Reid Biofuel Systems

[biofuel] What is a MIL

2001-05-19 Thread David Reid
What is a MIL-Mac Filter and how does it work? A MIL-MAC By-pass filter is a filter that is fitted in addition to the standard full flow filter and continuously taking approx 10% of the oil flow uses Ultra Fine filtration employing depth filtration with 130 x the filtration to remove the

Re: [biofuel] Why you should fit a MIL

2001-05-19 Thread David Reid
Barry, Thanks for your e-mail. They certainly work and I have one fitted to my own car which I use with Fluids Analysis and a good P.P.M.(Predictive Preventive Maintenance) scheme to give me lower operating costs and greater reliabilty. They are made in W.A. but with my Special

[biofuel] Off topic and On topic

2001-05-19 Thread David Reid
Hey Keith, Whats off topic about honey. Its about the best darn biofuel for the human body you can get. No seriously I would accept that its off topic and duly marked it O.T when replying. My point in replying here and bringing this up is that I agree with you. It is and would

Re: [biofuel] Why you should fit a MIL

2001-05-19 Thread David Reid
John,. Yes they are virtually the same thing although there are minor differences. (See previous e-mails). Anybody who has fitted them and used them knows they work. In the short time I have been involved with them I have come across instances of mechanics removing them and trying to

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2001-05-19 Thread David Reid
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Re: [biofuel] Re: Filters

2001-05-20 Thread David Reid
Keith, How true. How very true. All the more reason to get some of these other technologies up and running as fast as we can. At a time when the american people and the world needed a progressive, far seeing individual, with a vision for mankind, they seem to have taken a retrograde step

Re: [biofuel] Re: Filters

2001-05-20 Thread David Reid
Hi Barry, See I didnt answer this e-mail properly. The fuel filters are basically the same as the oil filters although slightly different. They differ in that while the oil filter has a 50 thou orifice in the inlet opening to drop the oil velocity and to prevent channeling the fuel

Re: [biofuel] Why you should fit a MIL

2001-05-21 Thread David Reid
Hi Paul, - Original Message - From: Paul Gobert [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2001 9:37 AM Subject: Re: [biofuel] Why you should fit a MIL David, re Oil does not wear out, it justs becomes contaminated. If you are removing the contaminants

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2001-05-21 Thread David Reid
Hi Derek, I thought that I would write back on the sideband, but if you think all or part of your reply is appropriate for the entire group, that is okay with me. Previously I have read about bypass filters in conjunction with Amsoil synthetic oil and their bypass system. I am curious as

Re: [biofuel] Fwd: Saving Gasoline and Money

2001-05-21 Thread David Reid
Jeremy, I can see the magnets might work on water for the reasons you asscribe but why should they work with gasoline.and why should you get increased mileage? B.r., David I do know that the magnets work on the water. We have extremely hard water here in my part of PA, with the

Re: [biofuel] Fwd: Saving Gasoline and Money

2001-05-21 Thread David Reid
Warren, I am sure if you had strong enough magnets and you could get close enough to the vehicle in front of you your gas mileage might jump tremendously. Believe they would have to be elecro magnets though in case the vehicle in front suddenly went the wrong way. Some film producer

Re: [biofuel] Why you should fit a MIL

2001-05-22 Thread David Reid
Hi Paul, David, Thanks for the info, and for being so frank. You don't seem to have much faith in my old Toyota. ** I dont think I would say that. In my opinion Toyota are probably the best of the large Japanese manufacturers. Their diesels particularly are some of the best of the small

Re: [biofuel] RE: filter

2001-05-22 Thread David Reid
Hi David, Each filter is designed to filter a certain volume of oil and sizes are determined by engine capacity and horsepower. Single filters use 1 filter roll, doubles use 2, and trebles use 3. The filter roll is contained and restrained in a can, which slides onto a shaft pipe,

Re: [biofuel] What about making engine oil?

2001-05-22 Thread David Reid
Fischmann, Yes you could make your own oils, particularly vegetable based oils BUT and I emphasize BUT you need a lot of knowledge and expertise. (In short you really need to be a chemist and specialise in oils). A lot of the modern synthetics are vegetable based oils with fully

Re: [biofuel] What about making engine oil?

2001-05-22 Thread David Reid
Not a very scientific experiment if you ask me Steve although it might give you some idea on how long oil made by a rank amateur would last. As I have stated before several times oil is made from 2 things, namely the oil base stock and the additive package. Both of these are important and it is

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