RE: [Biofuel] Kerosene and WVO?

2005-04-08 Thread Buck Corrigan
Hi all; I too have access to waste kero, and would love to burn it in my diesel except for the fact that it's well known not to have the lubrication properties a modern injection pump needs. But what about mixing it with WVO? WVO needs to be thinned out by heating it to make it's

RE: [Biofuel] New biodiesel processor uploaded

2004-11-04 Thread Buck Corrigan
I'd love to see the processor, but the photo won't load for some reason!!. Buck -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Keith Addison Sent: November 2, 2004 7:17 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Biofuel] New biodiesel processor uploaded Check

[Biofuel] titration problem

2004-11-04 Thread Buck Corrigan
Hi all. I'm in the first stages of processing and ran into a titration problem. I don't seem to be able to get the wvo to mix properly with the rubbing alcohol. I've stirred vigorously but just end up with little beads of oil in the alcohol, any ideas?. Most of the info I've read suggest that

[Biofuel] GLOP!?

2004-11-04 Thread Buck Corrigan
Thanks Keith (and the many others who've taken the time to respond) ! I made up a small batch (20 L)using the 6 grams per litre and 20% methanol solution. It seemed to work fine with good seperation and a nice product, however,...when I bubble washed I got GLOP!! Looks a bit like melted ice

RE: [Biofuel] VW TDI efficiency

2004-10-22 Thread Buck Corrigan
Hi Ken; I'm just finishing my first 150 l. batch of biodiesel. I seem to remeber someone saying the newer VW TDI's didn't like the biodiesel very much. Have you experienced any problems other than having to change filters? I've got an older ford diesel (95) I plan to run on the biodiesel,

[Biofuel] WVO and Kerosene

2004-10-15 Thread Buck Corrigan
Hi group. I noticed a posting from someone using SVO and Kerosene in a Genset. Anyone out there have info on WVO and Kerosene for vehicles? I have access to waste aviation kereosene unsuitable for use in turbines (has had water in it at one time) and easy access to WVO. The water can be