Re: [Biofuel] Set up help

2005-03-29 Thread Jerry T Van Horn
On Mon, 28 Mar 2005 12:39:14 -0700 WM LUKE MATHISEN [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hello out there in biofuel land! Hello Luke, I can't be of much help but I am thinking of using a 16'x8' box off of a NRR Isuzu box truck for my biodiesel project. I bought the truck with a bad engine for $750. The

Re: [Biofuel] wind powered water pumps

2005-03-26 Thread Jerry T Van Horn
Kim, There are still old wind powered water pump on old farms in the midwest. I think my brother just sold a good one this year. They are entirely different than wind generators because they have to develop power from a dead stop. Are you looking to buy or just info.? Jerry On Wed, 23 Mar

Re: [Biofuel]

2005-03-04 Thread Jerry T Van Horn
Did you start with virgin oil Jerry? Strongly advised - fewer variables to start with, and it gives you a good idea of what to expect as you proceed further. Yes, The first batch of virgin soybean oil turned out great and washed good. but it's been downhill since then. The website has alot

Re: [Biofuel] Born Again: Help Portland, Oregon

2005-03-02 Thread Jerry T Van Horn
On Tue, 01 Mar 2005 09:51:35 -0800 Scott McFarland [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Sorry to call for offline, I figured these were such a common question the list would be bored. Makes sense to contribute to list, at worst, it might Scott, I'm not in your area and can't be of

Re: [Biofuel] Biofuel Bill in VA

2005-02-16 Thread Jerry T Van Horn
Tried my first 1 liter test batch using new soy oil, biggest problem seemed to be drawing off the oil after washing without getting some of the white stuff, will try different method. Second batch was using dark, over used , cruddy wvo. PH meter read 5.34 so used 8.34 grams lye in 200ml

Re: [Biofuel] Metric measurements

2005-01-22 Thread Jerry T Van Horn
The only place metric fails is in micro measurements where 1000's of an inch is required, Maybe but after I finally figure out I need a 8mm tap then the clerk asks what pitch [there are 3] and I have to start all over again. I can multipy by 10 But I never had problems with NC or SAE.

Re: [Biofuel] Wind Turbines

2005-01-20 Thread Jerry T Van Horn
The number of makes of small turbines selling into the U.S. market, which have a good track record for reliability and low maintenance costs, is small (I would say 2). Doug, which 2? Jerry, Wi. ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL

[Biofuel] processor

2005-01-17 Thread Jerry T Van Horn
Newbie question: Please comment on the use of an oil fired water heater as a biodiesel processor. Thanks Jerry, Wi ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: