Re: [Biofuel] Gennies and off grid in Texas

2004-10-21 Thread sspence
Our kWh costs on the VeggieGen are running about $0.08 / kWh (fuel filtering, expected maintenance, depreciation of capital assets). This is in Niagara Mohawk Power territory where electric is $0.15 / kWh delivered. This does not include the $15k capital expense avoided by not having power

Re: [Biofuel] Kids Opt for Kerry

2004-10-21 Thread sspence
Good thing we don't let kids vote. Of course they believe whatever their parents do at that age. That's why we let them develop brains before we let them vote. Republicans don't let their kids watch Nickelodeon, they have more sense than that ;-) Here's hoping for 4 years of anyone but

Re: [Biofuel] Gennies and off grid in Texas

2004-10-21 Thread sspence
It's going to cost you WAY MORE to run the gennie per kilowatt than buying grid electricity. SS no, not really. $0.08 / kWh in $0.15 kWh Grid territory On the order of 20 to 40 cents per kilowatt. You WILL pay for the cost of solar panels in a few years of fuel, maintenance and problems

Re: [Biofuel] Kids Opt for Kerry

2004-10-21 Thread sspence
you missed Republicans don't let their kids watch Nickelodeon, they have more sense than that ;-) which skews the polls to primarily democrats. I can't prove that claim, but it sounds good. That channel (among others) will turn there minds to mush. My kids prefer the wings channel, wich I bet

RE: [Biofuel] Gennies and off grid in Texas

2004-10-21 Thread sspence
= = = Original message = = = OK let's do some math 3/4 gallon per hour Let's say you want to run it 10 hours per day. Assuming you don~t have all the free oil you can get, and you have to buy. SS I do, but ok, we will assume. A gallon of oil is around 2 to 3 per gallon in 5 gallon cans or

RE: [Biofuel] Gennies and off grid in Texas

2004-10-21 Thread sspence
12.5 kW Detroit Diesel 2-71's at www.affordablepower.com, delivered for $3100. Used, but full of life. We love ours, and expect you'll love one too. Please let them know that you heard about them from me. In warm weather, they run fine on cold wvo, no conversion necessary. At about 60F, you

Re: [Biofuel] Kids Opt for Kerry

2004-10-21 Thread sspence
I did not imply that being anti-bush is being anti-american. But we have many on this list that are both. I don't believe I'm required to listen to one side, without speaking up for the other side once in a great while. Especially when I see half truths and hateful misinformation being spread.

Re: [Biofuel] Kids Opt for Kerry

2004-10-21 Thread sspence
The greatest patriot that this country has seen in many years if Michael Moore??? bwaahahhhahhahhahha . I think you meant the greatest idiot, but then there are a few others that would have to share that title, like Pat Robertson, Jesse Jackson, David Duke, Peewee Herman, etc. = = =

RE: [Biofuel] Gennies and off grid in Texas

2004-10-21 Thread sspence
Pocatello Idaho = = = Original message = = = Numbers and mileage may vary with your personal situation. Not the end all... Just an idea of what it might cost But thanks for the link to affordable Power I already emailed them about buying one. What city are they in? mel -Original

Re: [Biofuel] Kids Opt for Kerry

2004-10-21 Thread sspence
It would take too long to go over all the posts that really blow it. There are so many of them. I'm going to stick with biofuels and related topics, and leave it to the rest of you muckrakers. I'm not the one who stirs stuff up, but I sure get beat over the head when I ocassionaly object to

RE: [Biofuel] Good source of SVO stuff

2004-10-21 Thread sspence
Good people, good technology. Works well in colder climates as well as warm ones. = = = Original message = = = Sorry http://www.greasel.com -Original Message- From: Mel Riser Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2004 1:02 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Biofuel] Good source of SVO stuff

Re: [Biofuel] Trees and power companies

2004-10-20 Thread sspence
I'm not Kim, but I though I'd answer some of these questions just to give Kim and others an idea on our off grid solutions. See below: = = = Original message = = = Hi Kim, an ambitious project for most people, however, I suspect you are up to it. Are your telephone lines strung on the same

Re: [Biofuel] High mileage, low emissions - and no big-rig noise

2004-10-20 Thread sspence
The quick answer is no, the long answer is maybe, depending on climate and vehicle (Not the Ford, sorry). Ford's don't do well on cold veggie. Breaks injector pumps. Heat it and it will work. = = = Original message = = = ..hi keith..i wood like to know if ??you can take 5 .gal. of w v o.

Re: [Biofuel] Trees and power companies

2004-10-20 Thread sspence
Wind can be simple. Our AIR 303, for instance. Put it on a tall pole, run the wires to the battery bank. The charge control circuitry is built into the wind unit (and is broken, on our unit). No complicated fuss. We are trying to get a 403 upgrade kit which will increase output, and fix the

Re: [Biofuel] Battery chargers

2004-10-19 Thread sspence
As long as the current rating isn't exceeded, it would work. Newer battery chargers have different stages of charging based on battery response, and would be less desireable for this function. The older non-automatic (manual) flat out battery condition be damned units would be better. The

Re: [Biofuel] Battery chargers

2004-10-19 Thread sspence
For some autonomy, charge the battery with the charger, and if mains go down, you have reserve. replace charger with pv panel . = = = Original message = = = As long as the current rating isn't exceeded, it would work. Newer battery chargers have different stages of charging based on

Re: [Biofuel] WVO and Kerosene

2004-10-15 Thread sspence
Of course, they don't realize, or don't mention, the damage they are doing to their injectors and pump . Think lubricity! = = = Original message = = = On the journeytoforever website you will find info about mixing svo and kerosene (it also works with filtered WVO). Actually any diesel

Re: [Biofuel] WVO and Kerosene

2004-10-15 Thread sspence
We are running almost straight wvo, with a bit of kero added on cold days to keep it from gelling. Your waste kero seems like a winner if it can be dewatered. Don't use a lot, just enough to thin the wvo somewhat. The injection system determines the amount needed. Our Detroit Diesel with it's

Re: [Biofuel] Appeal to Engineers

2004-10-15 Thread sspence
Yes, I posted MY BASIC CONVICTIONS to our blog at www.green-trust.org yesterday. He's got some good ideals, and he's working them, instead of just talking them. Very admirable. I do like the products, but more so the philosophy. = = = Original message = = = Hi Steve Thanks for that. Mr

Re: [Biofuel] Affordable Sources for bulk isopropyl alcohol

2004-10-14 Thread sspence
You do realize that isopropyl is only used for titration, so you don't need bulk. What you need in bulk is methanol, to the tune of 10 gallons per 100 gallons of veggie oil, or thereabouts. = = = Original message = = = I'm Living in Virginia in the US and have recently begun homebrewing. I've

Re: [Biofuel] Affordable Sources for bulk isopropyl alcohol

2004-10-14 Thread sspence
The ratio's are similar (see the recipe's at the various sites, like jtf), but ethanol is extremely tricky, due to it's need to be anhydrous, and it's want to not be. = = = Original message = = = how many gallons of ethanol would you need for 100 gallons of veggie? [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [Biofuel] Cleaning Action of Bio-Diesel

2004-10-13 Thread sspence
The racor spin on filters also have these sediment bowls, and drain valves. They also come with heating pads, and are available from many places including www.greasel.com = = = Original message = = = Where do you get these filters? Can they be ordered online? From granger? -Original

Re: [Biofuel] Short-range hydrogen

2004-10-13 Thread sspence
I'm trying to clarify for others that hydrogen, although a neat science fair experiment, is nowhere near practical for transportation, as your posts would have led the uninformed to believe. Keep experimenting and have fun with it, but please don't recommend it as a viable fuel. = = =

Re: [Biofuel] Short-range hydrogen

2004-10-13 Thread sspence
Yes, there si a hydrogen fueling station being built (with taxpayers money) so Arnold has a place to fill up his hummer. That way he can pretend to be green . It cannot stand on it's own, fiscally. = = = Original message = = = Dear Spence, Well said, although I heard there is a hydrogen

Re: [Biofuel] Solar Hydrogen

2004-10-11 Thread sspence
They will soon realize that the expenditure in solar equipment to make that vehicle go more than a few miles will cost much more than anyone will want to pay. Seems silly to spend 100x as much on solar panels (not including the fuel cell costs) than the electric it produces would have cost for

Re: [Biofuel] Solar Hydrogen

2004-10-11 Thread sspence
I'm off grid. There is no way I would divert my few and precious kWh's into producing hydrogen. What a boondoggle. Ethanol and biodiesel would put me yards ahead in the game. Steve www.green-trust.org = = = Original message = = = My friend, you have a very valid point here. The cost in

Re: [Biofuel] Solar Hydrogen

2004-10-11 Thread sspence
Just gave you two (Ethanol and biodiesel/wvo), and now I'll add a third, bio-methane, for stationary apps like generators and heating/cooking. Digest your and your animal's crap for energy. Hydrogen isn't, and won't be anything that will help us save our Earth. = = = Original message = = =

Re: [Biofuel] Short-range hydrogen (was solar hydrogen)

2004-10-11 Thread sspence
Did you consider how many kWh it would have taken for that 30 miles on hydrogen, then compared how many miles that amount of kWh would have taken you on a pure EV? More than 60 miles .. That's the whole point these folks are missing. It's not that it can't be done, it's that it shouldn't

[Biofuel] fuel additives

2004-10-11 Thread sspence
I'm not sure what it has to do with exhaust, but my Nissan Sentra has 124k miles, and the original exhaust is still solid. Only 20k miles of that were on E10. I don't think that biofuels will benefit from this technology, as combustion efficiency is already much better than fossil fuels. I

Re: [Biofuel] Running on B100

2004-10-11 Thread sspence
The merc doesn't have a electric pump, but does have a external lift pump near the fuel filter feeding the injector pump. Make sure the return line isn't plugged. = = = Original message = = = Well, it wasn't the fuel filters :( Apparently the BD is such an effective cleaner that it loosened

RE: [Biofuel] Cellulosic Ethanol -was: US Minnesota Fuels Plan...MAGNETS

2004-10-08 Thread sspence
Magnets do nothing for combustion or joint pain. They do, however, do wonders for lightening the load on the wallets of the scientifically clueless. = = = Original message = = = Hi all MAGNETS TO IMPROVE COMBUSTION?...and OTHER USES ~I have an interest in any means which might

Re: [Biofuel] Monsanto's royalty grab in Argentina

2004-10-08 Thread sspence
Sounds more like a tragedy than a comedy = = = Original message = = = === TITLE: Monsanto's royalty grab in Argentina AUTHOR: GRAIN PUBLICATION: Against the grain DATE: October 2004 URL: http://www.grain.org/articles/?id=4

RE: [Biofuel] Cellulosic Ethanol -was: US Minnesota FuelsPlan...MAGNETS

2004-10-08 Thread sspence
I could quote the years of studies, or I could just point you back to science 101. I'm glad you anticipated this response. The first step in conquering a problem is admitting you have one. It's not a crime to be scientifically off-track, and there is help available. Magnets have a few great

RE: [Biofuel] Cellulosic Ethanol -was: US MinnesotaFuelsPlan...MAGNETS

2004-10-08 Thread sspence
You have been evaluating it since 1999, why isn't it on the market yet. The only sources of info I can find is minutes of political meetings in your government (one of your parlement folks trying to get funding for his constiuent) and your own promo pieces. Hey there is always room for another

Re: [Biofuel] A POTENTIAL ENHANCER FOR BIOFUELS........KD420 COMBUSTION IMPROVER

2004-10-08 Thread sspence
biofuels already exceed some of the claims of this mystery oil, and are o2 containing fuels to begin with. I don't see the benefit this adds to biofuels. They are already oxygenated. = = = Original message = = = Hi all biofuelers. I previously posted info' on the above technology which I

RE: [Biofuel] Back to grid via WVO genset

2004-10-08 Thread sspence
Because I'm already removing such deposits by using a oxygenated solvent for fuel. See the subject line, WVO, not diesel. Eliminating such items still won't double engine life, as those deposits do not reduce engine life by 50% .. = = = Original message = = = Steve, why not ? Especially

Re: [Biofuel] Back to grid via WVO genset

2004-10-08 Thread sspence
You should consider biodiesel for startup and shutdown, instead of diesel. Also considering the addition of a pre-combustion fuel catalyst, and additional after treament (because of dedicated veg use). unnecessary with bio-d startup/shutdown. See the VeggieGen project, as it's exactly what

Re: Reply: [Biofuel] Business Plan

2004-10-01 Thread sspence
I do not understand this: The challenge in the San Joaquin Valley is ground level ozone and therefore biodiesel has to be combined with tailpipe filters and sparkplug combustion effieciency changes. Biodiesel would reduce the need for tailpipe filters. And what would it have to do with

Re: [Biofuel] Fwd: Kyoto clears last hurdle / Scientists against Bush / U.S. can end oil use

2004-10-01 Thread sspence
If Russia ratifies Kyoto (it hasn't yet), it is only to get a political pass for entrance in the WTO. The lower house of parliament will ratify (or not) in three months. Countries which are not signatories to Kyoto -- like the United States -- will not be bound by the pact even if it enters

Re: [Biofuel] US Minnesota E20 Plan

2004-09-30 Thread sspence
I gave a url in my other post. January 1st, 2004, every pump here in NY had a sign on it explaining that it now contained 10% ethanol. MTBE was banned statewide at that time. = = = Original message = = = Steve Spence wrote: Minnesota is not the only state that mandates ethanol in gasoline.

Re: [Biofuel] Biodiesel University

2004-09-29 Thread sspence
Why not? We already have cooking univ., fashion univ., why not renewable energy univ. = = = Original message = = = This post makes me wonder ... what if a university were dedicated to a single purpose, like energy or even one aspect of energy. Would that be a good thing? Z

Re: [Biofuel] US Minnesota E20 Plan

2004-09-29 Thread sspence
Bob Dinneen needs to get out more, as Hawaii isn't doing the switch until April 2006 and NY did it in Jan 2004. = = = Original message = = = Steve Spence wrote: Minnesota is not the only state that mandates ethanol in gasoline. NY is at 10% currently. It's my understanding California is as

Re: [Biofuel] Solar Hydrogen

2004-09-29 Thread sspence
One of us didn't do our math correctly. 100 km = 62 miles 3.78 liters is .79 gallons .79 * 1.27 = 1.0033 gallons 62 * 1.27 = 78.12 miles. Yep, it was me. Somehow I came up with 65 mpg, not 78. Oops. Sorry. Still not available in the US As far as I can tell. = = = Original message = = =

Re: [Biofuel] Solar Hydrogen

2004-09-29 Thread sspence
yes, I realized that, and corrected myself in another post. = = = Original message = = = Wou , wou wou, Unless you use different miles or gallons, Steve, the 3liter /100 km translates to 78 miles/gallon pretty close to 80mpg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, that's only 65 mpg, not 80, so

Re: [Biofuel] Solar Hydrogen

2004-09-29 Thread sspence
Well, we do have a few more diesel models to choose from next year (Jeep Liberty CRD is one) than we did last year, so I'm optomistic that diesel penetration is on the rise. Diesel trucks are very popular over here. Ford, GM, and Chrysler all offer diesel pickup/van models. One major reason

Re: [Biofuel] Re: [Off Topic]US to sell 5000 smart bombs to Israel

2004-09-28 Thread sspence
If a soldier decides not to fight in an illegal war, then he must be prepared to accept the consequences of that decision. It won't be pretty. = = = Original message = = = Hi Hakan, Thanks for your reply, but Luc in a previous post (Why We Cannot Win), mentioned it was the duty of a soldier

Re: [Biofuel] US Minnesota E20 Plan

2004-09-28 Thread sspence
Minnesota is not the only state that mandates ethanol in gasoline. NY is at 10% currently. It's my understanding California is as well. = = = Original message = = = Pawlenty pushes plan to double ethanol in gasoline Brian Bakst, Associated Press September 27, 2004

Re: [Biofuel] (no subject)

2004-09-28 Thread sspence
VW Beetle, Jeep Liberty CRD = = = Original message = = = As a new reader of the list and new to the biofuel concept, are there any specific things I need to be aware of in looking at a car to run the biodiesel? The only current production diesel available in the states, that I have found is

Re: [Biofuel] Old motor

2004-09-28 Thread sspence
My grandfather was a yanmar dealer (Ferguson Diesels) in Pennsylvania. They were lovely engines. I sold 15 of them for him about 8 years ago just before he died, for about $200 a piece if I recall correctly. Most everywhere I have been (quite a few places, but not everywhere) fuel oil and

RE: [Biofuel] US Minnesota E20 Plan

2004-09-28 Thread sspence
As of January 1, 2004, the sale or importation of gasoline containing methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) will be banned in New York State. With respect to the ban, the Department has received inquiries regarding the taxability of ethanol, the accepted substitute for MTBE, when blended with

Re: [Biofuel] Solar Hydrogen

2004-09-28 Thread sspence
Well, that's only 65 mpg, not 80, so it's not admirable, but doable. However, the Lupo isn't available here in the states, so the Jetta/Beetle is the best we can get at the moment. = = = Original message = = = Steve, The VW Lupo 3L is a 4 passenger diesel car for around $11k, that is doing

Re: [Biofuel] Biodiesel Description, History and Properties

2004-09-27 Thread sspence
First publicly displayed engine (worlds fair) was peanut oil. there were many diesel engine prototypes that used a variety of experimental fuels. = = = Original message = = = From Wikipedia: I have found it quite informative, and in confirmation of most of what I have read at JtF. Rudolf ran

Re: [Biofuel] Solar Hydrogen

2004-09-27 Thread sspence
It's my belief that Cd 0.26, 0-60 mph in 8.2 s, 114 mpg-equivalent with fuel cell). is unmitigated bull fertilizer. I would really like to see their calculations proving that 114 mpg-equivalent . It would be fun to compare a 50 mpg biofueled (at $3 / GGE) vw jetta diesel with a hydrogen

RE: [Biofuel] 2004 VW Jetta TDI

2004-09-22 Thread sspence
There is no issue in 2000 + models running b100. run 50% kero in sub zero weather. = = = Original message = = = Other than probably violating some warranty clause, I can~t see any reason. Of course the dealer will tell you all kinds of reasons to not use it. However most if not all BioFuel

Re: [Biofuel] Putting O2 to the air input DO NOT TRY IT!!!

2004-09-20 Thread sspence
If you park next to a propane refueling depot, and there is propane in the air, the engine can runaway. Same thing can happen with worn rings. The engine will pull oil from the sump and take off until something breaks or oil runs out. = = = Original message = = = Jeff wrote: I have heard of

Re: [Biofuel] Kerry preferred around World - Poll

2004-09-20 Thread sspence
Actually is is and always has been a republic, not a democracy. = = = Original message = = = 1. Socialism and democracy are not mutually exclusive. 2. The U.S. is no longer a democracy but a plutocracy; of the people, by the people and for the people is now subservient to corporate America. ---

RE: [Biofuel] Putting O2 to the air input DO NOT TRY IT!!!

2004-09-17 Thread sspence
let~s consider nitrous oxide and the diesel, or more correctly, the turbo-diesel. To begin, a turbo-diesel has no air throttle. It is free to intake as much air as it can draw, or the turbochager can supply, on every intake stroke. Therefore, hot rodding the diesel is a matter of supplying the

Re: [biofuel] Question - efficiency of sunlight conversion

2004-09-16 Thread sspence
A fuel cell is a battery. Where lead acid batteries require electricity to charge them, fuel cells require a fuel to charge them. Now, let's say you have 100 kWh of electric from a generator, and you charge a battery bank, that is more efficient than taking the same 100 kWh, electrolysing

RE: [Biofuel] Putting O2 to the air input DO NOT TRY IT!!!

2004-09-14 Thread sspence
If you really want more oxidation, NOS kits have come way down in price. This really is the best/safest way to add oxygen to an engine. http://www.holley.com/nosnitrous/index.html = = = Original message = = = Thanks a lot for the information. I knew it was a good idea to ask here first. You

Re: [Biofuel] Creating a cool room storage in a hot climate

2004-09-10 Thread sspence
We have a propane fridge. If you don't mind defrosting it every once in a while, they are nice to have when there is no grid. They tend to be small, expensive, and lack features the new electric fridges have (think battery (D Cell) fridge light). We will be putting in a new energy star

[biofuel] Re: Novak's Baby - missing link

2001-03-23 Thread sspence
--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Warren Rekow [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Andrew said: With all the renewed interest in water injection systems I thought I had better try this myself...but the link on the WebConx page no longer works. Has anyone got this info? Has anyone tried this on diesel engines,

[biofuel] monster link directory

2001-03-20 Thread sspence
the link directory just keeps getting bigger. add your site, if it's not there http://www.webconx.com/links/themeindex.html | activism_4 | advocacy_1 | agriculture_37 | animal_3 | assistance_2 | aviation_1 | biodiesel_4 | biofuel_2 | biofuels_9 | biogas_1 | biology_1 | biomass_3 |

[biofuel] Smartgroups - was Re: Damn!! blast *%*

2001-01-28 Thread sspence
This is what I hope to have up and running by tomorrow: http://webboard.oreilly.com/ supports nntp (newsreader) http (web browser) and smtp/pop (email) --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Keith Addison [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Bernard Hi, I'm glad I'm not the only one, drove me nuts trying to

[biofuel] Re: Damn!!

2001-01-27 Thread sspence
They are screwing this up, just like they did with webring. Be patient, I almost have our webboard up. It will be more reliable than webconx.com webconx is still off the air, as my provider is a screw up. Changes coming there as well. --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Keith Addison [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [biofuel] type of engine for biodiesel testing

2000-07-26 Thread sspence
vw diesels are inexpensive, and easy to get parts for. that's what I use. early 80's rabbit variety. -- 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

Re: [biofuel] Re: Fuel Injection and EtOH

2000-07-20 Thread sspence
the oxy sensor will notice the increased oxygen in the fuel, and will want to richen the mixture. this is a good thing as there is less energy in ethanol, and more needs to be put in. still don't think it will run well, unless it's a multifuel engine. -- Steve Spence Subscribe to the Renewable

Re: [biofuel] mixing containers for biodiesel. running ethanol with fuel injection

2000-07-18 Thread sspence
I use standard 35 gallon steel drums. no issues. -- 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 - http://www.webconx.com/x10

Re: [biofuel] Animal Fats

2000-07-18 Thread sspence
totally clogged injectors, ash, who knows what else. that's grease, not oil. reacted into biodiesel, it works fine. -- Steve Spence Subscribe to the Renewable Energy Newsletter: http://www.webconx.com/subscribe.htm Renewable Energy Pages - http://www.webconx.com Palm Pilot Pages -

Re: [biofuel] WVO

2000-07-17 Thread sspence
it can be done, however you need to heat that oil before it can be used. start up and shut down on regular diesel. use coolant to heat the wvo to about 150 f before activating a fuel selector solenoid. filter that wvo very well when hot before putting it in the tank (5 microns). maintenance may

Re: [biofuel] Animal Fats

2000-07-17 Thread sspence
animal fats, not being reacted to biodiesel? not in my engine. WVO, yes, but not tallow. -- 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

Re: [biofuel] no seperation

2000-07-16 Thread sspence
did it burn in an engine? where there any differences in performance over regular diesel? -- 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

Re: [Re: [biofuel] no seperation]

2000-07-16 Thread sspence
you should be testing your brew before you start making bigger batches. a small diesel generator or junk vw ( I picked up a non roadworthy vw rabbit for $150 that had a good engine) will work fine. -- Steve Spence Subscribe to the Renewable Energy Newsletter: http://www.webconx.com/subscribe.htm

Re: [biofuel] Fuel Injection and EtOH

2000-07-16 Thread sspence
a number of the hipo people have programmable computers. timing, a/f ratio, etc. -- 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

Re: [biofuel] Fuel Injection and EtOH

2000-07-16 Thread sspence
at the bottom of my ethanol page (http://www.webconx.com/ethanol.htm) I have a couple of references to conversion shops. try www.holley.com at one point (about 4 years ago) I had a dialogue with one of the norstar (cadillac) fuel injection engineers. we discussed converting to ethanol, but

Re: [biofuel] mixing rate during biodiesel production

2000-07-15 Thread sspence
you don't need that much speed. I use a trolling motor, and what's important is mixing time. see http://www.webconx.com/making_biodiesel.htm -- Steve Spence Subscribe to the Renewable Energy Newsletter: http://www.webconx.com/subscribe.htm Renewable Energy Pages - http://www.webconx.com Palm

Re: [biofuel] methanol specifications

2000-07-15 Thread sspence
we use racing fuel, so purity may not be much of an issue. try small batches to see what works. -- 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

Re: [biofuel] (no subject)

2000-07-15 Thread sspence
not sure what dripping is, but tallow and lard can be used. -- 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 -

Re: [biofuel] (no subject)

2000-07-15 Thread sspence
it's lye. not baking soda. -- 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 - http://www.webconx.com/x10 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (212)

Re: [biofuel] (no subject)

2000-07-15 Thread sspence
tallow and lard have to be heated in order to react with the lye and methanol, the esters produced are liquid. -- Steve Spence Subscribe to the Renewable Energy Newsletter: http://www.webconx.com/subscribe.htm Renewable Energy Pages - http://www.webconx.com Palm Pilot Pages -

Fw: Biodiesel

2000-07-12 Thread sspence
anyone up for a large biodiesel project? serious enquiries only please. see below: -- Steve Spence Renewable Energy Pages - http://www.webconx.com Palm Pilot Pages - http://www.webconx.com/palm X10 Home Automation - http://www.webconx.com/x10 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (212) 894-3704 x3154 -

[biofuel] Griffin Industries, BDI BioDiesel

2000-07-12 Thread sspence
Millions of dollars have been spent to test, evaluate and commercialize biodiesel in the United States. BDI of Graz, Austria has perfected the engineering technology to produce biodiesel. The results of this extensive research effort have encouraged Griffin Industries to incorporate BDIs patented

[biofuel] PLANT OILS TOUTED AS ALTERNATIVE TO PETROLEUM

2000-07-12 Thread sspence
http://ens.lycos.com/ens/jul2000/2000L-07-11-09.html http://www.webconx.com/biodiesel.htm WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, July 11, 2000 (ENS) - Plant oils could replace petroleum as the major fuel of the future, says Bernie Tao, an associate professor in Agricultural and Biological Engineering at

DIY Spotlight - Biodiesel

2000-07-12 Thread sspence
I am using waste fryer oil (WVO) to make bio-diesel (methyl esters), and am using that to run my Datsun diesel pickup!! The process is called transesterification. It is a simple operation, you mix some organic oils with methanol and lye. Proper proportions must, of coarse, be followed. I am using

Re: [biofuel] Waste Oil

2000-07-11 Thread sspence
I wouldn't use it in an engine, but it will work in a modified fuel oil furnace. -- Steve Spence Renewable Energy Pages - http://www.webconx.com Palm Pilot Pages - http://www.webconx.com/palm X10 Home Automation - http://www.webconx.com/x10 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (212) 894-3704 x3154 - voicemail/fax

[biofuel] veggie van is alive!

2000-07-11 Thread sspence
http://www.veggievan.org/ -- Steve Spence Renewable Energy Pages - http://www.webconx.com Palm Pilot Pages - http://www.webconx.com/palm X10 Home Automation - http://www.webconx.com/x10 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (212) 894-3704 x3154 - voicemail/fax If we don't believe in freedom of speech for people

Re: [biofuel] Land rover

2000-06-14 Thread sspence
any diesel will run fine on biodiesel. When Josh Tickell gets back, you might want to ask him. I believe he now has a landrover powered by biodiesel. http://www.webconx.com/biodiesel.htm -- Steve Spence Renewable Energy Pages - http://www.webconx.com Palm Pilot Pages -

Re: [biofuel] Digest Number 50

2000-06-06 Thread sspence
I'm not interested in making fuel for me, just for my engines. I need the highest quality ethanol possible. -- Steve Spence Renewable Energy Pages - http://www.webconx.com Palm Pilot Pages - http://www.webconx.com/palm X10 Home Automation - http://www.webconx.com/x10 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (212)

Re: [biofuel] Digest Number 49

2000-06-04 Thread sspence
if the biofuel topic is ethanol, I also include distillers. If a topic on distilling might benefit a fuel producer, I include it on biofuels. There are 2 biofuels groups, one at egroups, and one at topica, and 2 on distilling, at egroups, (distillers new_distillers) -- Steve Spence Renewable

Re: [biofuel] comparison of fuel yield, waste food methane and introduction

2000-06-03 Thread sspence
Hi Ian. Bio-diesel takes much less resources to make, and is the fastest to produce. I can make 35 gallons a night with my setup. methanol can be made from destructive distillation of wood ethanol can be made from distillation of starch/sugars methane can be made from anaerobic digestion of

[biofuel] Fw: Court Expands Clean-Air Study

2000-06-01 Thread sspence
- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2000 12:58 PM Subject: Court Expands Clean-Air Study http://live.altavista.com/scripts/editorial.dll?efi=932ern=yei=1846629 Steve Spence Director, Information Systems Progressive

Re: [biofuel] Digest Number 42

2000-05-29 Thread sspence
what I would suggest is you work on using ethanol instead. it's much trickier to get to work, but can be done, and it's not hard to make yourself. check out [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.webconx.com/biodiesel.htm http://www.webconx.com/ethanol.htm -- Steve Spence Renewable

Re: [biofuel] Fuel From Sawdust

2000-05-29 Thread sspence
Thanks Keith, Great resource. That one deserved it's own page. http://www.webconx.com/sawdust_ethanol.htm -- Steve Spence Renewable Energy Pages - http://www.webconx.com Palm Pilot Pages - http://www.webconx.com/palm X10 Home Automation - http://www.webconx.com/x10 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (212)

[biofuel] updated wood gasification info, links to other biofuel methodologies.

2000-05-28 Thread sspence
http://www.webconx.com/woodgas.htm -- Steve Spence Renewable Energy Pages - http://www.webconx.com Palm Pilot Pages - http://www.webconx.com/palm X10 Home Automation - http://www.webconx.com/x10 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (212) 894-3704 x3154 - voicemail/fax If we don't believe in freedom of speech for

[biofuel] Fw: Makin' It on the Farm revised, released as ebook

2000-05-28 Thread sspence
Updated Fuel Ethanol Text! And only $10 for the electronic download. Check these people out. I have no affiliation with them. - Original Message - From: Micki Nellis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 26, 2000 2:54 PM Subject: Makin' It on the Farm revised,

[biofuel] newly updated ethanol site

2000-05-28 Thread sspence
http://www.webconx.com/ethanol.htm -- Steve Spence Renewable Energy Pages - http://www.webconx.com Palm Pilot Pages - http://www.webconx.com/palm X10 Home Automation - http://www.webconx.com/x10 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (212) 894-3704 x3154 - voicemail/fax If we don't believe in freedom of speech for

Re: [biofuel] biodiesel message board

2000-05-11 Thread sspence
I sent an email to josh, but I think he's in Guatemala. http://www.webconx.com/biodiesel.htm -- Steve Spence Renewable Energy Pages - http://www.webconx.com Palm Pilot Pages - http://www.webconx.com/palm X10 Home Automation - http://www.webconx.com/x10 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (212) 894-3704 x3154 -

Re: [biofuel] Fwd: butanol

2000-04-29 Thread sspence
thanks Keith, you know I wouldn't pass this up grin http://www.bmb.psu.edu/courses/biotc001/bioprocess.htm http://129.109.112.248/microbook/ch004.htm It's nasty stuff: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/npgd0076.html You may want to check into BUTANOL PRECIPITATION OF DEPROTECTED OLIGONUCLEOTIDES

Re: [biofuel] Re: Fw: OffgridOnline for April 5, 2000

2000-04-07 Thread sspence
in Florida, a friend used to get the spoiled fruit from the farms and used that as his base. -- Steve Spence Renewable Energy Pages - http://www.webconx.com Palm Pilot Pages - http://www.webconx.com/palm X10 Home Automation - http://www.webconx.com/x10 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (212) 894-3704 x3154 -

Re: [biofuel] Charles 803 still photograph

2000-04-06 Thread sspence
very nice design. also some very good distilling info at: http://go.to/distil http://www.webconx.com/ethanol.htm and the egroups (onelist) distillers new_distillers -- Steve Spence Renewable Energy Pages - http://www.webconx.com Palm Pilot Pages - http://www.webconx.com/palm X10 Home