[biofuels-biz] Re: ending of biofuels-biz list and the discussion of the need for standards which might help to promote the biofuels biz

2004-01-20 Thread jamie_lutch
while I understand keith's point, I dont understand the point of 'running the list requires resources'. Unless the list is moderated (and I dont think it is), running a yahoo list requires almost no effort. What would be better, imo, is to allow the biofuels-biz list to continue, as a low

[biofuels-biz] Lessons from Bay Area biodiesel distributors?

2004-01-20 Thread girl_mark_fire
** NAFT Gas in Fairfax, CA, just north of SF, just stopped selling biodiesel, which they had been conveniently offering for about 6 months. I thought there were some interesting lessons in the whole story behind this pump- the interaction between the enthusiasts of our growing

Re: [biofuels-biz] PLEASE READ: Commercial production - was Re: End of US Biodiesel Research Program

2004-01-20 Thread Keith Addison
Hello Jim Sunday, January 18, 2004 Dear Keith: Thank you for your thoughtful reply. When I joined the list, I did not understand that the list was intended primarily (or only) for the home brew hobbyists. You joined six months ago, and it wasn't intended for homebrewers. It says: For

[biofuels-biz] Re: [biofuel] ending of biofuels-biz list

2004-01-20 Thread Keith Addison
As the very first contributor to the list, my thanks to Keith for his sterling work, and an obvious question: Will the archives still be accessible from Martin Klingensmith's NNYTech site? David T. Thankyou David for your kind words. And thankyou for your contributions all this time. I

[biofuels-biz] Biodiesel in winter

2004-01-20 Thread Keith Addison
I reffed some information on this page before, though it wasn't finished yet and wasn't linked from anywhere. Now it's finished, lots more info there, and it's not even spring yet! http://journeytoforever.org/biodiesel_winter.html Biodiesel in winter It's linked from this page:

Re: [biofuel] First Batch

2004-01-20 Thread TAMPAPING
tampaping here I'm not to far behind you I'm gathering up my methanol and lye [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuels list archives: http://archive.nnytech.net/index.php?list=biofuel Please

[biofuel] new to the game

2004-01-20 Thread Robert Tiffany Berry
Hello all, I am interested in making my own biodiesel and I would like to get some hands-on experience. I live in the Seattle-Tacoma area, but am willing to travel. Ultimately I would like to produce between 100 and 200 gallons a week. I have a 1988 International Harvester bus, which I

[biofuel] rant F-ing Bosch!

2004-01-20 Thread Alan Petrillo
I've been trying to get technical information on my injection pump for a week now, and I'm finding nothing but frustration. I've talked to 2 Bosch reps now, and they've got me so frustrated I could chew iron and spit nails. First I talked to Jeff Wundel (sp?) at Robert Bosch Sales Corp. My

Re: [biofuel] rant F-ing Bosch!

2004-01-20 Thread DokDream
Good rant. You don't say if you investigated on-line sources for information. If not, look at this link. -- Jay Click here: Robert Bosch type VE Diesel injection pump [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Biofuel at Journey to Forever:

Re: [biofuel] rant F-ing Bosch!

2004-01-20 Thread Neoteric Biofuels Inc
Alan: What is it you are trying to find out about the pump? I forget. Edward Beggs On Monday, January 19, 2004, at 09:49 PM, Alan Petrillo wrote: I've been trying to get technical information on my injection pump for a week now, and I'm finding nothing but frustration. Biofuel at

Re: [biofuel] rant F-ing Bosch!

2004-01-20 Thread Neoteric Biofuels Inc
x-charset ISO-8859-11939 €‹Diesel Kiki Co., Ltd. was founded as a joint venture involving representative engine manufacturers in Japan. Production of fuel-injection equipment begun under the technical license agreement with

Re: [biofuel] rant F-ing Bosch!

2004-01-20 Thread Hakan Falk
Alan, I think it is an awful experience, but you are a bit unfair in referring to it as a German company experience. I would say that it is a typical US support person experience and that is from my experiences. If it would have been a German, you would generally been met with a more serious

Re: [biofuel] new to the game

2004-01-20 Thread sandeep palodkar
Hi, I would like to produce a seed/crops required for making ethanol/biodiesel.I am living in Aurangabad,India and having my own farm. I also would like to start making my own biodiesel and thereby i want hand on experience.But in the first stage i am interested to produce seed or raw material

[biofuel] ROBERT BOSCH PUMPS

2004-01-20 Thread MALONEKR
Company reps generally have NO tech knowledge,just uninformed double-talk.Independent pump rebuilding companies or large vehicle service centers who have their own in-house pump experts are good sources.I have had sucess receiving info from GERMAN headquarted companies by going to the home

[biofuel] Some lessons from the Bay Area's public B100 pumps

2004-01-20 Thread skillshare
x-charset ISO-8859-1NAFT Gas in Fairfax, CA, just north of SF, just stopped selling biodiesel, which they had been conveniently offering for about 6 months. I thought there were some interesting lessons in the whole story behind this pump- the interaction between the enthusiasts of our

[biofuel] Re: rant F-ing Bosch!

2004-01-20 Thread canros_uk
x-charset ISO-8859-1Hakan I read your posts with wonder at the common sense you normally write - probably because I am of the same age group! However, in this case I think you have got it wrong. On 17 Nov 03 I wrote to a Director of Robert Bosch concerning the need for a recall notice

[biofuel] Re: alcohol sawdust

2004-01-20 Thread Keith Addison
Chris Stratford wrote: So what happens to the sulphur? Does it go into the black sludge that you end up burning? If so does it contribute to acid rain type emissions. Did you read the whole thing Chris? Keith --- In biofuel@yahoogroups.com, Keith Addison [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We are in

Re: [biofuel] Methanol

2004-01-20 Thread Keith Addison
I have been looking on how to make methanol out of wood. I have seen a couple of articles on how to make ethanol out of wood, but not methanol. If anybody could share some information on what would be involved and what it would take, please let me know. Jeff Hello Jeff See:

[biofuel] the price of fuel

2004-01-20 Thread murdoch
http://news.moneycentral.msn.com/breaking/breakingnewsarticle.asp?feed=OBRDate=20040120ID=3299502 Maybe if we pay in Euros and not Dollars, the price would be holding steady: http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=OG0IAR52FBSJ2CRBAELCFEY?type=businessNewsstoryID=4168617 Biofuel at

[biofuel] biodiesel teaching projects in high school????

2004-01-20 Thread Gundle, Noam
x-charset ISO-8859-1Hey there, I am a public school teacher in Seattle, WA. I am teaching a unit in my science class based on biodiesel, and I was wondering if there was anyone out there who has done this before. Have you done this? I would love to talk to you. If anyone has advice for me

Re: [biofuel] Re: rant F-ing Bosch!

2004-01-20 Thread Hakan Falk
Stuart, I have spent 10+ years running European organizations and a good part with involvement in and with US businesses. My reaction was not if it was good support or not, these problems are spread equal. My reaction was on the guy's arrogant side comments and lack of knowledge, not that he

Re: [biofuel] new to the game

2004-01-20 Thread Chuck Cole
Robert, Please contact me. I can help you. [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Robert Tiffany Berry To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 7:32 PM Subject: [biofuel] new to the game Hello all, I am interested in making my own biodiesel and

Re: [biofuel] biodiesel teaching projects in high school????

2004-01-20 Thread Keith Addison
Hello Noam Hey there, I am a public school teacher in Seattle, WA. I am teaching a unit in my science class based on biodiesel, and I was wondering if there was anyone out there who has done this before. Have you done this? We've helped teachers do it. I would love to talk to you. If

[biofuel] Biodiesel in winter

2004-01-20 Thread Keith Addison
I reffed some information on this page before, though it wasn't finished yet and wasn't linked from anywhere. Now it's finished, lots more info there, and it's not even spring yet! http://journeytoforever.org/biodiesel_winter.html Biodiesel in winter It's linked from this page:

Re: [biofuel] Methanol

2004-01-20 Thread Walt Patrick
At 09:22 AM 1/19/04 -0800, Jeff wrote: I have been looking on how to make methanol out of wood. I have seen a couple of articles on how to make ethanol out of wood, but not methanol. If anybody could share some information on what would be involved and what it would take, please let me