Re: [Biofuel] Starting at Square One

2005-10-29 Thread Kurt Nolte
I have a 1991 Suburban with a 6.2 liter diesel.The Suburban is large,luxurious and has all possible options.I only have around $4,000.00invested in it.Why not look for something like this? Primarily because I don't want to drive a large vehicle. The 300TD is about as big a vehicle as I would

Re: [Biofuel] Starting at Square One

2005-10-29 Thread Ed Normandy
I just sold mine on eBay but the buyer is a zero feedback deadbeat bidder. Before I re-list it I'll offer it to anyone on the list for the high bid of $3700.00 and will even deliver it within five hours drivetime of Mountain Home, AR. The retail bluebook is over $5000.00 see eBay item

Re: [Biofuel] A new website

2005-10-29 Thread Rafal Szczesniak
On Wed, Oct 26, 2005 at 06:37:47PM -0700, Jeromie Reeves wrote: snip Indeed. You can already switch to safer and open replacements of web browser and mail reader as well as office suite (especially with just-released OpenOffice 2.0). Isn't it great ? There's a choice finally for average

Re: [Biofuel] A new website

2005-10-29 Thread Rafal Szczesniak
On Thu, Oct 27, 2005 at 04:42:43PM +1000, Doug Foskey wrote: Rafal, congratulations on being part of the Samba team! Thank you very much :) I am constantly amazed how many Biodiesel list members are involved with Open Source software. I think it is mostly because biodiesel homebrewing

Re: [Biofuel] oil seed expellers help please

2005-10-29 Thread Jeromie Reeves
I live out in NE Oregon, What are you after exactly? There are a number of equipment supliers out here. Jeromie Kirk McLoren wrote: I was asked where one could buy the hardware for a couple of hundred acres of oil crop in Northeastern Oregon. Any help is appreciated Kirk

[Biofuel] Also starting out

2005-10-29 Thread Stephen Bosch
Hi, all: I'm really excited to be participating on the biofuels mailing list. I recently learned about biodiesel from a friend and my interest in sustainable technologies was rekindled. Currently, nobody in my circle owns or operates a diesel vehicle. I have begun my search for a suitable one;

Re: [Biofuel] Methanol substitution

2005-10-29 Thread Teoman Naskali
Propane becomes liquid under pressure. Mehtane would be bubbled through the solution. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of JJJN Sent: Friday, October 28, 2005 5:00 AM To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Methanol

Re: [Biofuel] Methanol substitution

2005-10-29 Thread Teoman Naskali
I knew that somebody would have thought of it if it were possible. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of michael skinner Sent: Friday, October 28, 2005 2:24 AM To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Methanol substitution The

Re: [Biofuel] lye supply

2005-10-29 Thread garutek
I'd be interested also. Please provide info on payment. Thanks, Gary - Original Message - From: Evergreen Solutions To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2005 12:53 PM Subject: [Biofuel] lye supply Hi all, I cleared this with Keith, so

Re: [Biofuel] Starting at Square One

2005-10-29 Thread Stephen Bosch
Kurt Nolte wrote: Update already: He obviously doesn't really want to sell it. Refused to let me try rolling it out where I could get all the way around it, or to help me out with that. When we popped the hood the litany of parts missing started up: Alternator, Master Cylinder, Glow Plugs

Re: [Biofuel] Still looking for a cheap TEFC motor

2005-10-29 Thread Derick Giorchino
I have used mine with a 1/2 drill, clear water pump and the winch motor that I have attached a hydraulic pump for oil transfer with no signs of overheating. Harbor freight item # 43060 ovga router speed control $24.99 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Biofuel] Still looking for a cheap TEFC motor

2005-10-29 Thread Ken Dunn
Hmm, I couldn't find that item earlier. I suppose that a router speed control is a different animal than a router speed controller. What a difference two letters make! Depending how much trouble I have making and balancing an impeller that performs the proper mixing, I may just track one of

[Biofuel] diesennn engine to a gasolians car,

2005-10-29 Thread Buck Williams
sorrry i dledeted the messagee beafore i realized i wanted to post sorry,,, for the personn wanting toput a dieslel enginee in a galsoline auto,, u must clean the gasoline tank to a farethee well and have it sealedd inside with diesel ressistant sealant the gas gas tank are zinc

Re: [Biofuel] Also starting out

2005-10-29 Thread robert luis rabello
Stephen Bosch wrote: I have also been exploring fully self-sufficient means of producing biodiesel; this would require making the biodiesel using anhydrous ethanol and potash (KOH). I realise it's not without its challenges, but I know that people have inquired and we know it is possible, so

Re: [Biofuel] Also starting out

2005-10-29 Thread Ken Provost
On Oct 28, 2005, at 9:40 PM, robert luis rabello wrote: It's illegal for individuals to distill ethanol in Canada. Sorry to burst your bubble, but I've looked into this and if I could have obtained a permit, I would have done so already. Ethanol would be a wonderful fuel for a little

Re: [Biofuel] diesennn engine to a gasolians car,

2005-10-29 Thread Ken Dunn
Hi Buck, Out of curiosity, where are you from? What are your experiences with automobiles? Take care, Ken On 10/29/05, Buck Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: sorrry i dledeted the messagee beafore i realized i wanted to post sorry,,, for the personn wanting toput a dieslel enginee in a

Re: [Biofuel] Also starting out

2005-10-29 Thread Ken Dunn
On 10/29/05, Ken Provost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Many US citizens would not think twice about skipping the permit, if they had some reason to believe they wouldn't get caught. I have to say that here as of late, you are correct about that...unfortunately. Overall, it does us no benefit,

Re: [Biofuel] Also starting out

2005-10-29 Thread Kurt Nolte
well. Maybe not for BD, but for the gasoline cars we have around here in any case. And I plan on permitting myself properly with all the appropriate authorities; I'm on pretty good terms with local law enforcement here, I'd rather not jeopardize that. ;) -KurtOn 10/29/05, Ken Dunn [EMAIL

Re: [Biofuel] diesennn engine to a gasolians car,

2005-10-29 Thread Buck Williams
butt starteddd converswions beforeee i coulold legally drivee, chevy into ford,,, ford flathead into willlys then oldss to ford, etc etc, then diesel,, 262 alilisss chalmers(buda) into ford pu,,, detraoit diesel to ford,chevy , ihc, dodge. miliatray carerr then ga and steam turbialne

Re: [Biofuel] Also starting out

2005-10-29 Thread Stephen Bosch
robert luis rabello wrote: It's illegal for individuals to distill ethanol in Canada. Sorry to burst your bubble, but I've looked into this and if I could have obtained a permit, I would have done so already. Ethanol would be a wonderful fuel for a little hot rod truck like mine!

Re: [Biofuel] diesennn engine to a gasolians car,

2005-10-29 Thread Ken Dunn
Hey Buck, I'm very sorry to hear about your stroke. It sounds like you must have been pretty active. Don't give up though. That's a lot of experience that you have behind you. I must say that frankly, I don't know you but I'm proud of your perseverance still the same. How do you hold up

Re: [Biofuel] Also starting out

2005-10-29 Thread Stephen Bosch
Hi, Robert: robert luis rabello wrote: It's illegal for individuals to distill ethanol in Canada. Sorry to burst your bubble, but I've looked into this and if I could have obtained a permit, I would have done so already. Ethanol would be a wonderful fuel for a little hot rod truck

Re: [Biofuel] diesennn engine to a gasolians car,

2005-10-29 Thread Gary Moro
Just like Ken, I don't know you either Buck. However reading your message has put a big smile on my face with admiration for your life full of experience and your determination to push on regardless. Thanks for putting the spark back in my day. More power to you mate - greets from down under

[Biofuel] Why and How U.S. Farm Subsidies Must Be Reformed

2005-10-29 Thread Keith Addison
Why and How U.S. Farm Subsidies Must Be Reformed US Farm Subsidies: Goals, Realities and Prospects Will Allen Ronnie Cummins Organic Consumers Association http://www.organicconsumers.org/clothes/farmsubs070605.cfm When US farm subsidy programs began in the 1930s, the goal was to keep family

[Biofuel] Green groups call for windfall tax as Shell reports record earnings

2005-10-29 Thread Keith Addison
http://news.independent.co.uk/business/news/article322871.ece Independent Online Edition Business News Green groups call for windfall tax as Shell reports record earnings By Damian Reece, City Editor Published: 28 October 2005 Royal Dutch Shell is facing calls for a windfall tax on oil

[Biofuel] Less is More for Nepali Rice - A low input rice system has more than doubled yield in Nepal

2005-10-29 Thread Keith Addison
See also: Does SRI Work? http://www.i-sis.org.uk/DSRIW.php Top Indian Plant Geneticist Rebuts Nature http://www.i-sis.org.uk/TIRGRSRI.php Fantastic Rice Yields Fact or Fallacy? http://www.i-sis.org.uk/RiceWars.php SRI Homepage/System of Rice Intensifcation - Cornell International Institute

[Biofuel] Exxon Mobil Posts New Record for Profit

2005-10-29 Thread Keith Addison
http://www.commondreams.org/headlines05/1027-06.htm Published on Thursday, October 27, 2005 by the Associated Press Exxon Mobil Posts New Record for Profit by Steve Quinn Exxon Mobil Corp. had a quarter for the record books. The world's largest publicly traded oil company said Thursday high

[Biofuel] how to build an anearobic bio-digester

2005-10-29 Thread Arden B. Norder
Hey gang, Does anybody know where I can find plans on how to build an anearobic bio-digester?? Many thanks. Arden ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org

Re: [Biofuel] A new website

2005-10-29 Thread Doug Foskey
Wrong! Try a live CD (I would suggest Mepis, which is downloadable using M$ wonderful system if you wish, from a link given on Mepis.org, ). This will load off the CD drive, run on your computer. It will not affect the harddisc unless you tell it to. If you do try this, I think you will see

[Biofuel] Organic Food Standards have been greatly lowered in the US

2005-10-29 Thread Lillie Bennett
It gets worse... http://www.organicconsumers.org/sos/weaken102705.cfm Congress Rams Through OTA Sneak Attack on Organic Standards Despite Massive Consumer Opposition NEWS RELEASE For immediate releaseOctober 27, 2005 Contact: Ronnie Cummins, 218-226-4164, Organic Consumers Association

Re: [Biofuel] Starting at Square One

2005-10-29 Thread ufdaland
Kurt, Where are you located? I have a 240 D and a 300 D for sale. Contact me off net. Jerry On Fri, 28 Oct 2005 16:43:35 -0400 Kurt Nolte [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On 10/28/05, Kurt Nolte [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Having said this, here is what I'm looking at: interested in buying an

[Biofuel] glop

2005-10-29 Thread john owens
Ran my processor for the first time today and made about 150 liters of puer glop soap I think that is what it is any way. What should I do with this mess. John ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org

Re: [Biofuel] Also starting out

2005-10-29 Thread robert luis rabello
Ken Provost wrote: Are Canadians typically a very law-abiding people? Just curious. Many US citizens would not think twice about skipping the permit, if they had some reason to believe they wouldn't get caught. I'm not Canadian, but it seems to me that people are no more law

Re: [Biofuel] Also starting out

2005-10-29 Thread robert luis rabello
Stephen Bosch wrote: I've been looking for evidence of such regulations for some time now and haven't found any. Here's how it works. The Excise Act outlines very stiff penalties for distillation of spirits without a license and registration for the still. The license and

Re: [Biofuel] Also starting out

2005-10-29 Thread robert luis rabello
Stephen Bosch wrote: Hi, Robert: Distillation of ethanol is regulated (federally) by the Excise Act, 2001. Yes! That's the one. Article 61: Possession of a still 61. No person shall possess a still or other equipment suitable for the production of spirits with the intent of

[Biofuel] glop

2005-10-29 Thread john owens
I just sorted out the soap it seams I was adding the methodoxide to fast to the top of the reactor andI thinkit wasn't mixing properly. I turned on the pump and started mixing it again without method oxide looks to be mixing ok now. I have about5 liters of methox left should I remix it.

[Biofuel] legality of distilling in Canada

2005-10-29 Thread Stephen Bosch
robert luis rabello wrote: Article 61: Possession of a still 61. No person shall possess a still or other equipment suitable for the production of spirits with the intent of producing spirits unless the person (a) is a spirits licensee; or (b) has a pending application for a spirits licence.

Re: [Biofuel] Methanol substitution

2005-10-29 Thread bob allen
Howdy Teoman, bubbling thru the solution is all that it would do. It doesn't react under these conditions. Teoman Naskali wrote: Propane becomes liquid under pressure. Mehtane would be bubbled through the solution. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: [Biofuel] Methanol substitution

2005-10-29 Thread Greg and April
Then how is NitoMethane made? Greg H. - Original Message - From: bob allen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Sent: Saturday, October 29, 2005 10:35 Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Methanol substitution Howdy Teoman, bubbling thru the solution is all that it would do. It

Re: [Biofuel] diesennn engine to a gasolians car,

2005-10-29 Thread Ken Dunn
On 10/29/05, Gary Moro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just like Ken, I don't know you either Buck. However reading your message has put a big smile on my face with admiration for your life full of experience and your determination to push on regardless. Thanks for putting the spark back in my

Re: [Biofuel] diesennn engine to a gasolians car,ZXX

2005-10-29 Thread Buck Williams
that alriaahgt,, thank yuour very much,,, i odnt mind, From: Ken Dunn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Subject: Re: [Biofuel] diesennn engine to a gasolians car, Date: Sat, 29 Oct 2005 14:14:36 -0400 On 10/29/05, Gary Moro [EMAIL

[Biofuel] BD solidification

2005-10-29 Thread Teoman Naskali
The weather is starting to get colder here, and my test batch just solidified. Its only 5 degrees celcius outside, Is this normal? I was using cooking oil from a university cantine, that is normally solid at these temperatures. Should I start tryin the 2 stage methods. Teoman -Original

Re: [Biofuel] how to build an anearobic bio-digester

2005-10-29 Thread Keith Addison
Hey Arden Hey gang, Does anybody know where I can find plans on how to build an anearobic bio-digester?? Right nearby. :-) Methane Digesters For Fuel Gas and Fertilizer -- With Complete Instructions For Two Working Models http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel_library.html#methanefry

[Biofuel] Re-reacting batches

2005-10-29 Thread Nick Farrell
I'm working down in the Bahamas, where we've been making 150 gallon batches with UVO for over 2 years. Recently, we'd been experiencing an abnormal amount of clogged fuel filters, so I wondered if the fuel had completed reacted. To test this, I took a 500 ml beaker of fuel and added methoxide

Re: [Biofuel] BD solidification

2005-10-29 Thread Keith Addison
The weather is starting to get colder here, and my test batch just solidified. Its only 5 degrees celcius outside, Is this normal? I was using cooking oil from a university cantine, that is normally solid at these temperatures. Should I start tryin the 2 stage methods. Teoman Winterise the

[Biofuel] Dark Biodiesel

2005-10-29 Thread Thomas Kelly
Hello To All, I get very dark WVO from a Chinese restaurant. I tested a sample and found virtually no water. It titrated at 1.3g/L. Usually my WVO gets mixed together, but I ran a 20gal. batch using only this oil. It washed (stir-washed) very easily.The finished BD was clear down to below