Re: [biofuel] Costs - was Re: oil transfer pump, 55 gal processor

2003-08-24 Thread JERRY PURCELL
Thanks Keith, I've decided that I will start with a 55 Gal. processor and proceed slowly so as not to make any mistakes. I estimate I need about 1200 gals. per year to supply my car and heat my house. A 55 gal. batch every 2 weeks will do it and give me time to gain experience. I'm in the

Re: [biofuel] Costs - was Re: oil transfer pump, 55 gal processor

2003-08-23 Thread Keith Addison
Hi Jerry Thanks for the sage advise Keith. I,m trying to hit the mark on the first shot so I won't have to re-tool later, Retool or upgrade? Start with a blender or something - something like this maybe that you can rig for nothing: http://journeytoforever.org/biodiesel_processor7.html

Re: [biofuel] Costs - was Re: oil transfer pump, 55 gal processor

2003-08-22 Thread JERRY PURCELL
Thanks for the sage advise Keith. I,m trying to hit the mark on the first shot so I won't have to re-tool later, Keith Addison [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:JERRY PURCELL wrote: I am determined to get cost to the absolute minimum. Why? Well, sure, okay, but I get the idea you're putting the cart

[biofuel] Costs - was Re: oil transfer pump, 55 gal processor

2003-08-21 Thread Keith Addison
JERRY PURCELL wrote: I am determined to get cost to the absolute minimum. Why? Well, sure, okay, but I get the idea you're putting the cart before the horse. You haven't rigged a processor yet, and, I could be wrong, but I get the idea you haven't made any biodiesel yet at any scale, is that