FROM: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
DATE: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 08:53:59 EST
SUBJECT: Plastic PVC biodiesel
Please clarify, if possible: rumor says that PVC pipe is incompatible with
biodiesel. After 4+ years of operation, I saw no deterioration in
the methoxide
line that had PVC with solvent welded joints.
Tom -
I encourage you to consider an alternative to PVC,
since it is such an environmentally destructive
material and production prcess. Remember, the
cheapness of PVC is just a cost borne by society at
large, as it is with cheap petroleum.
Have you considered using industrial grade PEX or
