Re: [biofuel] I misstated the price of corn

2001-05-13 Thread steve spence
ok, where can I get soy oil for $1/gallon and the presses. Steve Spence Subscribe to the Renewable Energy Newsletter: http://www.webconx.com/subscribe.htm Renewable Energy Pages - http://www.webconx.com Palm Pilot Pages - http://www.webconx.com/palm X10 Home Automation -

[biofuel] by-pass filters, ag waste, us kings, and vacuum pumps...

2001-05-13 Thread Dick Carlstein
From: David Reid [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: by-pass filter 'We are talking about two different by-pass filters here...' *superb posting, david !! thanks for the effort, we all need to know as much about filtering as we possibly can. keep the hammer flying, the nail will be eventually be

Re: [biofuel] Re unsubscribe messages

2001-05-13 Thread Biofuels
Keith - you have only so much time left in this world - why waste it? We have had enough problems with time-wasters in the past - ditch them by the fastest possible means. Re Volvo and the Olsson report - the matter has been referred to the Environment Committee, Sweden, by Volvo UK and I am

Re: [biofuel] Re unsubscribe messages

2001-05-13 Thread Tim Zarbo
Keith, I'm with you on this one. But I would build another macro that'll do it for you based on the subject line(if that's possible -- I don't know). I think you MAY have been a bit sarcastic in one or two instances, but nowhere NEAR what they would have gotten from me! ...but heavens, if these

[biofuel] unsubscribe and such - model airplane diesel engines - 2cycle alky mix

2001-05-13 Thread Dick Carlstein
Subject: Re: Re unsubscribe messages keith : 'people's follies are theirs. Not ours' From: F. Marc de Piolenc [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Model diesel engines Diesel model airplane engines have nothing in common with real full-scale diesels

[biofuel] Can't Unsubscribe means She's Helpless, Powerless, Worthless.....

2001-05-13 Thread Appal Energy
Keith, Easy for me to say, but learn from it. She and her defensive friends probably feel like everyone ganged up on her - making her feel that she was inadequate because of her mis-spellings, or any other negative accusation that she or her friends could conceive, either real or imaginary.

Re: [biofuel] Re unsubscribe messages

2001-05-13 Thread Jeremy Shuey
--- Keith Addison [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello all, top o' the weekend to you Sorry to impose, but I need a bit of feedback, or something. I'm a bit upset because I received some deeply nasty emails about the apparently abominable way I treated Marie Miller, who couldn't

[biofuel] Model diesel engines

2001-05-13 Thread F. Marc de Piolenc
steve spence [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: found a company in the UK that sells diesel model airplane engines. forget the name might be in the archives. Diesel model airplane engines have nothing in common with real full-scale diesels except compression ignition of the fuel charge. They don't

[biofuel] Biodiesel / Veggie oil

2001-05-13 Thread ratchelali
Hi guys Its Jonathan again excuse the email address I am not trying to be provocative but I bought that book from the fuel tank to the fryer. By Tickel. In it there were little fuel heaters made by Diesel Therm. As I am building a genset to run on tallow I thought I would look them up. And what

Re: [biofuel] by-pass filter

2001-05-13 Thread jgrove5540
Thanks David, Do you have a brand name or location where I can purchase one? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] 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

[biofuel] Unsubscribes and Ian's Plans

2001-05-13 Thread rhoardlist
How'd Keith, On the subject of unsubscribes, I am with you all the way. This list is not some sort of email based roach motel. If they got in they should be able to get back out. I do unsubscribes for an Intel newletter that goes out to 23000+ addresses, so I do understand.

Re: [biofuel] Unsubscribes and Ian's Plans

2001-05-13 Thread Philip Stephens
Absolutely, I couldn't agree more. I do not have the time or inclination to read all the streams of conversation that come with this list. PLEASE UNSUBSCRIBE ME! thank you! --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How'd Keith, On the subject of unsubscribes, I am with you all the way. This list

Re: [biofuel] Model Engines

2001-05-13 Thread NBT - E. Beggs
www.davisdiesel.com - Original Message - From: anton and federica [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2001 12:04 AM Subject: Re: [biofuel] Model Engines model airplane engines are retrofittable to run on diesel fuel. the kits are available at certain

[biofuel] Re: Unsubscribes and Ian's Plans

2001-05-13 Thread rhoardlist
Dear Philip, Either I did not make myself clear or you have a low comprehension for English. Either way you managed to subscribe yourself, so UNSUBSCRIBE YOURSELF! Look at the bottom of this message to find the UnSub Address and USE IT. Richard Hoard --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED],

[biofuel] photo of my biod unit

2001-05-13 Thread ian
Ive just given the tanks a lick of paint and I thought what the heck, I'll do a quick shot and let you all see it. Ian http://www.hammaskeep.demon.co.uk/process.jpg Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html To unsubscribe, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your

[biofuel] converting a chainsaw

2001-05-13 Thread Michael DeWolf
If someone would want to convert a gasoline chainsaw to a biofuel, how could this be done? Could you use Ethanol? Can you use Ethanol at 100%? Does it matter if it is a two-stroke or a four-stroke? Could you use Methanol? Can you use Methanol at 100% ... TIA, Michael Dewolf Biofuel at

Re: [biofuel] converting a chainsaw

2001-05-13 Thread NBT - E. Beggs
Michael: You can use bio-based two stroke oil, at least. It's made from high oleic Canola and soy oil. - Has anyone tried biodiesel/ethanol blends in 2 strokes? Ed B. Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html To unsubscribe, send an email to:

[biofuel] biod failure :(

2001-05-13 Thread ian
Hi all. I started a trial run yesterday and all seemed well , until I washed it today. I got loads of soap. I now realized what went wrong. The pipe between the filter tank and reactor had at least 1 litre of water in as I had done a few cycles using water to test the system. I had dissambled

Re: [biofuel] biod failure :(

2001-05-13 Thread Appal Energy
I started a trial run yesterday and all seemed well , until I washed it today. I got loads of soap. .. Ian, It can't all be soap. You didn't have enough catalyst to do that. How much is salvageable? Chemist showed me a salting out trick on a bad batch we made. It saved a few

[biofuel] VW

2001-05-13 Thread Neoteric Biofuels Inc. - E. Beggs
A few people have inquired, on this list, looking for diesel cars. Available: a virtually rust free 1983 Jetta Turbodiesel, available with or without complete conversion kit for operation on straight vegetable oil. Vegetable oil system can be supplied installed or as kit for DIY installation.

Re: [biofuel] by-pass filter

2001-05-13 Thread NBT - E. Beggs
In USA, Frantz is at: www.wefilterit.com - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2001 9:47 AM Subject: Re: [biofuel] by-pass filter Thanks David, Do you have a brand name or location where I can purchase one? [Non-text

[biofuel] Richard what does this have to do with bio diesel

2001-05-13 Thread A2x4squarejohn
In a message dated 5/12/01 11:37:44 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Dear Philip, Either I did not make myself clear or you have a low comprehension for English. Either way you managed to subscribe yourself, so UNSUBSCRIBE YOURSELF! Look at the bottom of this

Re: [biofuel] VW

2001-05-13 Thread gkennedy
I'm in Toronto, how much are you asking? what about mileage? Neoteric Biofuels Inc. - E. Beggs wrote: A few people have inquired, on this list, looking for diesel cars. Available: a virtually rust free 1983 Jetta Turbodiesel, available with or without complete conversion kit for operation on

Re: [biofuel] I misstated the price of corn

2001-05-13 Thread Appal Energy
ok, where can I get soy oil for $1/gallon and the presses. Steve Spence Steve, Without sounding cute (snide), pressing it yourself is about the only way to get $1/gallon soybean oil. That, or have someone at the mill who can cut you a deal. Check out www.Anderson.com,

Re: [biofuel] biod failure :(

2001-05-13 Thread ian
thanks Todd. Ive got about 50 litres of sort of usable oil, I'll give what you say a go. Ian - Original Message - From: Appal Energy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2001 9:54 PM Subject: Re: [biofuel] biod failure :( I started a trial run

Re: [biofuel] Unsubscribes and Ian's Plans

2001-05-13 Thread Tim Zarbo
Richard, If you like, I can put it up on my geocities page---(personal home page for funsies--no spammin') Just send it, and I'll put it up as a zip file, and individually as well...or however you'd like me to do it. -Tim Z - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [biofuel] photo of my biod unit

2001-05-13 Thread Tim Zarbo
WOW Ian!! Veeery Purty!!! :) -Tim Z - Original Message - From: ian [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2001 2:59 PM Subject: [biofuel] photo of my biod unit Ive just given the tanks a lick of paint and I thought what the heck, I'll do a quick shot

Re: [biofuel] converting a chainsaw

2001-05-13 Thread Jeremy Shuey
You can't run a 2 stroke on straight alcohol or gasoline. Tends to do bad things inside of the engine. Of course they run really good for about 10 minutes, but then that is it and you either A, have to replaced the engine, or B, buy a new chain saw. ;-) As far as a 4 stroke, you would need

[biofuel] Re: Biodiesel / Veggie oil

2001-05-13 Thread scrof
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip Now maybe there is still a market for biodiesel from waste vedgie oil which cant be used in your car. But that must now be strictly it. Its a lot cheaper to buy this kit then to go to all the trouble to produce your own biodiesel.

[biofuel] PH Tester under $100

2001-05-13 Thread Tim Zarbo
Hi Y'all I can't remember who had asked the question about where to find an electronic Ph tester for under $100. I found one while checking out my local Homebrew Supply store today it was $42 I also found one at: http://www.morebeer.com/ it's a bit more than $42 though--I would surf around

Re: [biofuel] Re unsubscribe messages

2001-05-13 Thread Keith Addison
Dear all Again, my apologies for all this stuff, and many, many thanks for your tolerance, your input and your support. For the sake of cutting OT content and bringing this thread to an end, I'm writing off-list to some of those who posted responses. Thanks again to you all for your patience

Re: [biofuel] Richard what does this have to do with bio diesel

2001-05-13 Thread Keith Addison
Well, now. Where the hell's my broom? Need to do a bit of sweeping out, put a stop to this BS. Terry's right, life's too short, when it comes to time-wasters do it the quickest way. Interesting (or maybe not) that SqJohn springs to the defence of the indefensibly rude and inconsiderate

[biofuel] BioC: Climate Solutions Ethanol Report

2001-05-13 Thread Tom Miles
Fwd from the Bioconversion List: Patrick Mazza, Climate Solutions, has produced a report, Harvesting Clean Energy for Rural Development - Ethanol. The report is available on the Climate Solutions website as a pdf file. http://climatesolutions.org/Harvesting/EthanolReport.pdf It also reports

RE: [biofuel] What's the difference

2001-05-13 Thread Mike Brownstone
Dear Todd, Thanks for your comprehensive response. I almost understand you!! So, it doesn't really make a difference which veggy oil one uses. The net result will be, basically, the same. Is there a direct correlation (linear) between energy content and performance? Please define 'coking

RE: [biofuel] RE: biofuels and gardners

2001-05-13 Thread Mike Brownstone
David, Just wanted to thank you for the info. Very useful! Mike -Original Message- From: David Reid [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2001 11:46 AM To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [biofuel] RE: biofuels and gardners Mike, Try the folowing:

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

[biofuel] methanol/methoxide vacuum concern

2001-05-13 Thread ian
Hi all Can someone help me out here. If youve looked at my hoto, http://www.hammaskeep.demon.co.uk/process.jpg my methoxide mixer is to the right, the grey tank. Now I'm concerned, as so far for my initial test batch I poured the methanol/methoxide straight in to the reactor (2 stage process).

[biofuel] Vacuum fermentation

2001-05-13 Thread F. Marc de Piolenc
This is of interest - a means of improving alcohol yield from fermentation. http://www.rpi.edu/dept/chem-eng/Biotech-Environ/FERMENT/vacferm.htm Marc de Piolenc [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html To

Re: [biofuel] PH Tester under $100

2001-05-13 Thread Keith Addison
Hi Y'all I can't remember who had asked the question about where to find an electronic Ph tester for under $100. I found one while checking out my local Homebrew Supply store today it was $42 I also found one at: http://www.morebeer.com/ it's a bit more than $42 though--I would surf around

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

[biofuel] Yield of Jerusalem artichokes

2001-05-13 Thread F. Marc de Piolenc
Looking into what I have on file about alcohol crops, I find the following quote about jerusalem artichoke: Since one acre of Jerusalem artichokes yields about 28 tons of tubers under average conditions and 1 ton of tubers yields some 19 gallons of alcohol... That yield per acre seems a bit too

Re: [biofuel] by-pass filter

2001-05-13 Thread Keith Addison
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 enough to contend with without me causing him