RE: [Biofuel] Fwd: pocket bike USD85.00 (hot sale)

2005-07-20 Thread Bede
Yeah I want one too, in NZ you can get them registered as mopeds, of course if some enterprising soul put together a diesel engine for them, just think how many kids would get to learn about making there own alternative fuels... they come in a verity of styles, choppers, quads, dirt bikes etc.

Re: [Biofuel] Dropping Fruit and Compost Tea - Borax

2005-07-20 Thread Ken Riznyk
Sorry if this is very late but I don't read the postings that often. I don't know where you live but it is common knowledge that the soil in the eastern part of the united states is deficient in boron and many farmers routinely add it to their soil. However I don't think that boron deficiency is

Re: [Biofuel] Fwd: pocket bike USD85.00 (hot sale)

2005-07-20 Thread Busyditch
Well, on a similar note, I just received the crate with my 6 hp diesel engine. Now I need to set about finding an appropriate motorcycle to convert. I like the Enfield Bullet, but its hard finding a donor bike in the States thats not a restored vintage bike (e.g. $$$) I also need to determine

Re: [Biofuel] Question on sources of supplies

2005-07-20 Thread Garth Kim Travis
Greetings, Those of us who make soap know where to get it. Depending on how much you want, either join a soap list and find someone to share the 50 lb bag with or buy one for yourself. http://www.boyercorporation.com/index.html Bright Blessings, Kim At 09:30 PM 7/19/2005, you wrote: Hello, I

[Biofuel] Versión española de JtF

2005-07-20 Thread Andrés Pinto
Hola a todos Espero que mis traducciones os resulten útiles.Si encontrais errores decidmelo; también podéis hacer sugerencias. Pronto habrá un enlace a mi correo en el cuadro "Contacta con nosotros", pero todavía no está. Yo no soy ningún experto y me vendría bien que meaconsejara alguien con

RE: [Biofuel] Re: CUMMINS B5.9TD

2005-07-20 Thread Chris Lloyd
is it the assertion, then, that running b100 would yield a 40% loss in power? I'm not sure what tractor engines were used but research in South Africa found only a 10% drop in power when changing from diesel to 100% sunflower oil. Chris. Wessex Ferret Club

Re: [Biofuel] Spanish biofuels site - Journey to Forev er en español --

2005-07-20 Thread Keith Addison
Very much thanks for this translation, You're very welcome Sven. I think it will be good news for spanish spoken people. I hope so - spread the news! Best wishes Keith Regards: Sven ___ Mecánica Agrícola Fac. Cs. Agrarias - UNCuyo

Re: [Biofuel] Question on sources of supplies

2005-07-20 Thread Keith Addison
Hello Doug Hello, I have been making small batches of biodiesel and feel that I am ready to scale up. However I have encountered a fairly major stumbling block in finding a source for the methanol and the NaOH. I have tried local chemical supply companies and gotten the response that they can

[Biofuel] Bicycle -was- Fwd: pocket bike USD85.00 (hot sale)

2005-07-20 Thread MH
I just question the wisdom of buying a kid a polluting toy that wastes gasoline when we're past Hubbard's Peak and in the middle of a war when instead, you could *gasp* buy the kid a bicycle which might encourage the kid to *gasp* get some exercise. Out of curiosity, how many kids on

Re: [Biofuel] Fwd: pocket bike USD85.00 (hot sale)

2005-07-20 Thread Keith Addison
Well, on a similar note, I just received the crate with my 6 hp diesel engine. Now I need to set about finding an appropriate motorcycle to convert. I like the Enfield Bullet, but its hard finding a donor bike in the States thats not a restored vintage bike (e.g. $$$) I also need to determine

Re: [Biofuel] Fwd: pocket bike USD85.00 (hot sale)

2005-07-20 Thread Mike Weaver
Start w/ a Japanese bike w/ (hopefully) a six speed. They are really cheap (free with a bad motor) and then when you get good, go for the British bike. Did you get a Changfa? -Mike Keith Addison wrote: Well, on a similar note, I just received the crate with my 6 hp diesel engine. Now I

Re: [Biofuel] Re: CUMMINS B5.9TD

2005-07-20 Thread Mike Weaver
No way. I run my hot rod Golf on only B100 w/ a tiny drop of PowerService and it has TONS of power. Chris Lloyd wrote: is it the assertion, then, that running b100 would yield a 40% loss in power? I'm not sure what tractor engines were used but research in South Africa found only a

Re: [Biofuel] Fwd: pocket bike USD85.00 (hot sale)

2005-07-20 Thread Michael Redler
There are aftermarket companies that started out making Harley parts but, now provide enough products to build an entire bike. It may not be cost effective to build an entire bike but, you may be interested in a frame and 4 (or 5)spd tranny. I did thisback in the late eighties (when your options

Re: [Biofuel] Bicycle -was- Fwd: pocket bike USD85.00 (hot sale)

2005-07-20 Thread Sam Critchley
Hi, On Wed, 20 Jul 2005 13:43:54 +0200, MH [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Out of curiosity, how many kids on this list ride a bicycle more than once a week. . . Well, I live in Amsterdam, NL, which is slightly different as the Netherlands is totally geared-up for cycling, but I do cycle

Re: [Biofuel] Re: I don't think many people really get it

2005-07-20 Thread Michael Redler
Every day, I am more convinced that"our" government has mastered the technique of slow and deliberate indoctrination through the use ofthemost elaborate propaganda network in human history, disguising itas the "free press". The Third Reich would be jealous at the GOP's ability to grow hate and

Re: [Biofuel] Bicycle -was- Fwd: pocket bike USD85.00 (hot sale)

2005-07-20 Thread mark manchester
I'm taking this opportunity, Hoagy, to thank you for your many informative posts and your level reasoning on so many issues. You've taught a LOT. Then I'll say that as a white-haired woman riding no hands on my silly old bicycle, which I have decorated with plastic flowers, I've had my share of

RE: [Biofuel] Bicycle -was- Fwd: pocket bike USD85.00 (hot sale)

2005-07-20 Thread burak-l
Brilliant idea indeed. I have been to Holland and to Denmark. They use bycicles everyday. They have rain and wind but they do cycle. I am sure this helps their health as well. I wish you all the best. About Bio motorcycles, I have been riding over 10 years. Motorcycles save me time (almost 1

Re: [Biofuel] Test data on SVO/WVO fuel; better than diesel.

2005-07-20 Thread capt3d
i would definitely like to see test data. -chris b. ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html

[Biofuel] George W. Strangelove and the Triumph of Nuclear Faith

2005-07-20 Thread Keith Addison
http://www.commondreams.org/views05/0719-24.htm Published on Tuesday, July 19, 2005 by CommonDreams.org George W. Strangelove and the Triumph of Nuclear Faith by Norman Solomon The silver-spooned cowboy in the Oval Office just presented a fine new saddle to the nuclear horseman of the

Re: [Biofuel] It's imperialism, stupid

2005-07-20 Thread Keith Addison
http://www.guardian.co.uk/print/0,3858,5242297-103690,00.html July 19, 2005, Guardian/UK Two-Thirds Believe London Bombings are Linked to Iraq War by Julian Glover Two-thirds of Britons believe there is a link between Tony Blair's decision to invade Iraq and the London bombings despite

[Biofuel] Molecular Pharming by Chloroplast Transformation

2005-07-20 Thread Keith Addison
The Institute of Science in Society Science Society Sustainability http://www.i-sis.org.uk ISIS Press Release 20/07/05 Molecular Pharming by Chloroplast Transformation The advantages are also its greatest hazards; no environmental releases should be considered. mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Dr.

[Biofuel] An unlikely alliance for renewable energy plan

2005-07-20 Thread Keith Addison
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-0507200161jul20,1,3999685.s tory?coll=chi-business-hedctrack=1cset=true Chicago Tribune news : Business An unlikely alliance for renewable energy plan By Robert Manor Tribune staff reporter Published July 20, 2005 In a rare show of agreement,

[Biofuel] Brazil Signs US$600-Million Oil Contract with China

2005-07-20 Thread Keith Addison
http://www.brazzilmag.com/index.php?option=com_contenttask=viewid=32 58Itemid=49 Brazil Signs US$600-Million Oil Contract with China Written by Newsroom Tuesday, 19 July 2005 Brazil's government owned Petrobras announced Monday, July 18, the signing of a contract for the export to China

[Biofuel] Niger and Iraq: the war's biggest lie?

2005-07-20 Thread Keith Addison
http://www.sundayherald.com/print35264 Sunday Herald 13 July 2003 Niger and Iraq: the war's biggest lie? Investigation: Neil Mackay reveals why everyone now accepts that claims Saddam Hussein got uranium from Africa are fraudulent ... except, that is, Britain's beleaguered prime minister and

RE: [Biofuel] Bicycle -was- Fwd: pocket bike USD85.00 (hot sale)

2005-07-20 Thread Williams, Rick
Buying a kid a bicycle only increases the opportunity, encouragement takes far more investment, not the result of spending money. From: MH [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2005 06:43:54 -0500 To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Subject: [Biofuel]

[Biofuel] Abuse [was] It's imperialism, stupid

2005-07-20 Thread Keith Addison
James G. Branaum writes: Gosh Mike, You seem to have made yet another weak assumption or intentionally taken the low road when the presented facts you swear by indicated other courses would have been more proper. The only misstatement in my comments was the convicted part which should have

Re: [Biofuel] Re: I don't think many people really get it

2005-07-20 Thread r
Is there an international tribunal powerful enough that would put the Bush administration on trial for war crimes? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can't wait to see how it comes out. -K In perhaps six years or so a trial for treason relative to the fabrication of cause for war in Iraq. Who's

[Biofuel] Propane - ABio fuel?

2005-07-20 Thread r
Is propane a Bio fuel, can it be created from bio sources? ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever:

[Biofuel] The NPT at a Crossroads

2005-07-20 Thread Keith Addison
http://www.fpif.org/fpiftxt/144 Foreign Policy In Focus | Commentary | The NPT at a Crossroads By Wade Huntley | July 01, 2005 Foreign Policy In Focus www.fpif.org The quinquennial Review Conference for the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) ended in May producing no new ideas or proposals

RE: [Biofuel] Re: CUMMINS B5.9TD

2005-07-20 Thread Keith Addison
Hello James -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Keith Addison Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2005 3:02 AM To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Subject: RE: [Biofuel] Re: CUMMINS B5.9TD Hello James In one of my many conversations with a fuels

Re: [Biofuel] Bicycle -was- Fwd: pocket bike USD85.00 (hot sale)

2005-07-20 Thread MH
I'm not sure what to say Jesse. Your very kind. Thank you. I've never really understood the power of the flower although I sense a sort of benevolence toward the irises around my home and it makes me smile hearing about your decor and cycling insights. I almost allows wear more conservative

RE: [Biofuel] Question on sources of supplies

2005-07-20 Thread Mike Morrill
Where are you located? I have some sources along the west coast of the US. -Original Message- From: Doug Memering [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2005 7:31 PM To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Subject: [Biofuel] Question on sources of supplies Hello, I have been making

Re: [Biofuel] Propane - ABio fuel?

2005-07-20 Thread John Morris
As I understand it, methane (which can be produced from rotting waste) can be burned in most propane appliances with the appropriate slight modifications. Is propane a Bio fuel, can it be created from bio sources? ___ Biofuel mailing list

[Biofuel] Harnessing hurricane/tornado power

2005-07-20 Thread r
Would it be possible to harness power from hurricanes or tornadoes? ___ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever:

Re: [Biofuel] Bicycle -was- Fwd: pocket bike USD85.00 (hot sale)

2005-07-20 Thread mark manchester
How wonderfully innovative is THAT!!!? That's really exciting, Sam. Humm, got me wondering how to get something going here in Toronto, Canada. Thanks for the great idea! Jesse From: Sam Critchley [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm currently campaigning (by letter etc) for a system in London where a

RE: [Biofuel] Propane - ABio fuel?

2005-07-20 Thread DERICK GIORCHINO
No propane is derived from the refinement of dino juice the refinement was a byproduct for years and burned off as a nascence item. Propane also has some natural gas butane and other gases in it that is also a byproduct of the refinement process. An interesting concept but I don't think there is

RE: [Biofuel] Re: CUMMINS B5.9TD

2005-07-20 Thread James G. Branaum
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Keith Addison Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2005 3:02 AM To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Subject: RE: [Biofuel] Re: CUMMINS B5.9TD Hello James In one of my many conversations with a fuels specialist, he

RE: [Biofuel] Abuse [was] It's imperialism, stupid

2005-07-20 Thread James G. Branaum
Gosh Mike, You seem to have made yet another weak assumption or intentionally taken the low road when the presented facts you swear by indicated other courses would have been more proper. The only misstatement in my comments was the convicted part which should have read morally

Re: [Biofuel] Harnessing hurricane/tornado power

2005-07-20 Thread capt3d
well, i suppose you could have wind turbines that operate in higher windspeed conditions. -chris b. -Original Message-From: r [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.orgSent: Wed, 20 Jul 2005 15:31:10 -0400Subject: [Biofuel] Harnessing hurricane/tornado power Would it be

Re: [Biofuel] Re: I don't think many people really get it

2005-07-20 Thread Appal Energy
Do you mean the international court that the US doesn't recognize? r wrote: Is there an international tribunal powerful enough that would put the Bush administration on trial for war crimes? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can't wait to see how it comes out. -K In perhaps six years or so a

Re: [Biofuel] Test data on SVO/WVO fuel; better than diesel.

2005-07-20 Thread YardPicker
Hello, I have a 97 Passat burning SVO, and would be interested in the newer Passat, but had heard that the newer model TDI (2004 and up?), which is more powerful, might be problematic because of more advanced, higher pressure injectors (or something to that effect. Have you heard such a

[Biofuel] Operational Query for y'all

2005-07-20 Thread Matt Yarrison
Folks- I'm working on a ~ 40 gallon biodiesel reactor, and I have a question regarding materials. I plan on using a Stainless Steel recirculating pump for keeping the batch mixed during the reaction and removing the biodiesel when it is finished. However, all the pumps that are in the

RE: [Biofuel] Propane - ABio fuel?

2005-07-20 Thread Thompson, Mark L. (PNB RD)
Natural Gas = methane + Odorant; Bio methane just methane + some CO2 and impurities from the decomposition process. So any NG appliance will run on Bio Decomposed methane. Its just that is very difficult to liquefy NG (-200C like temps). M -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Biofuel] Harnessing hurricane/tornado power

2005-07-20 Thread Greg Harbican
Hurricanes and tornadoes are much to random / erratic to even consider using for power. Greg H. - Original Message - From: r [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Biofuel@sustainablelists.org Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2005 13:31 Subject: [Biofuel] Harnessing hurricane/tornado power Would it be

Re: [Biofuel] Harnessing hurricane/tornado power

2005-07-20 Thread Doug Younker
But even at that the next question becomes; will the tower or mast survive? Sooner or later the machinery near Montezuma, KS may answer the question. Even guyed communication towers fall victim to the lesser F rated tornados. Doug, N0LKK - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

[Biofuel] The Homemade Windmills of Nebraska

2005-07-20 Thread Keith Addison
http://www.newearthdigest.com/energy/mechanical/wind/neb/nebraska_1.html The Homemade Windmills of Nebraska An online reprint of the original 1899 book on homemade windmills and their applications. The wind should be looked upon as a natural resource just as worthy of development as other

Re: [Biofuel] Harnessing hurricane/tornado power

2005-07-20 Thread Keith Addison
Perhaps this might work. http://www.mail-archive.com/biofuel@sustainablelists.org/msg45525.html [Biofuel] Windmills in the Sky The whole thread is linked at the end of the page. Best wishes Keith But even at that the next question becomes; will the tower or mast survive? Sooner or later