Re: annoying way to get water out of BD was Re: [biofuel] Interesting way to get the water out of BD

2002-12-13 Thread James Slayden
Hehehehe. Sorry but this is too funny. Gotta get pics of that!! BTW, don't get washed away. Hey, an idea!! put the stuff out that needs to be washed and just let it rain on it . ;-) Now on topic, have you tried to boubble dry before and what were the results? James Slayden (still

[biofuel] Re: [biofuels-biz] (fwd) (fwd) news-release: School Bus Idling ATCM

2002-12-13 Thread James Slayden
doesn't do it, I might just call up Graham N. and broker it myself ;-) Sheesh!!! James Slayden On Fri, 13 Dec 2002, murdoch wrote: Some in the biofuel groups and elsewhere may look askance at the CARB instituting such seeming common-sense measures for slightly decreasing emissions

Re: annoying way to get water out of BD was Re: [biofuel] Interesting way to get the water out of BD

2002-12-13 Thread James Slayden
U serious about Biosmell's 55 Gal catchment filling up that fast?!! Holly Schyte!! Time for the Cistern Thanks for the info on bubble-drying. Nice bit of info to know. I was gunna do it anyway cause you noted it in class ;-) James Slayden On Fri, 13 Dec 2002, girl mark wrote

Re: [biofuel] Embodied energy Correction!

2002-12-13 Thread James Slayden
That strawbale house I was referring to has 12K PV solar installed, and they pull in on a sunny day ~25Kwh a day, so that's around 750Kwh's a month on a good month. James Slayden On Fri, 13 Dec 2002, robert luis rabello wrote: robert luis rabello wrote: In the month that we've

Re: annoying way to get water out of BD was Re: [biofuel] Interesting way to get the water out of BD

2002-12-13 Thread James Slayden
. I might need to get with you and go over the whole set to add commentary before they go up on the web. James Slayden On Fri, 13 Dec 2002, girl mark wrote: I am a woman. Unfortunately for a lot of years in my 20's no one seemed to believe that (I now have long hair and it's a little more

Re: [biofuel] dry fuel

2002-12-17 Thread James Slayden
, I don't think that having really wet air or dry matters, it's just a time issue, as with bubble drying the bubbles are excellerating the process of dropping out the water to statis. James Slayden BTW, didn't want to cross post to lists I don't belong, so I am only posting here. ;-) On Mon, 16

Re: [biofuel] waste or weed crop oils

2002-12-17 Thread James Slayden
Seems like selling the essential oil is more profitable http://www.cedarvale.net/essentialoils/baylaurel.htm James Slayden On Tue, 17 Dec 2002, Keith Addison wrote: Yeah, Keith- think waste crops and weeds and we're thinking outside the mainsteam of biofuel thought...I'm thinking

[biofuel] Re: [biofuels-biz] Why not? (On farm fuel from hempseed oil) (fwd)

2002-12-17 Thread James Slayden
I recently read a whitepaper on grapseed extraction via supercritical carbon dioxide as a way to forgo the Hexane extraction that is being done. Might this be applied to the fines that is left over from cold processing to further the extraction? Seems to me it would be beneficial. James

Re: [biofuel] Steel roofing plus other building links -(Wasembodiedenergy)

2002-12-17 Thread James Slayden
It's suggested to linseed with up to 10 coats then seal with beeswax for the final coat. This can also be applied to adobe walls too. There are some great references across the web and in books that deal with natural building. Just go a searching James Slayden On Mon, 16 Dec 2002

Re: [biofuel] hemp vs other other biofuel sources

2002-12-17 Thread James Slayden
Ken, Are you using the press for food oils? On Mon, 16 Dec 2002, Ken Provost wrote: On Monday, December 16, 2002, at 09:54 AM, Myles Twete wrote: One potential energy plant not investigated since the 1980's that I can tell is Euphorbia lathyris (aka Mole or Gopher Plant).

Re: [biofuel] Finding source for SVO

2002-12-18 Thread James Slayden
and noted the various (somewhat bulk) oil they have there, the corn and soy from ADM . James Slayden On Wed, 18 Dec 2002, bruce_leininger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all. I'm getting ready to do a conversion on my '85 Golf and am wondering how to go about getting raw veggie oil

Re: [biofuel] BD at $1.50/gallon?!

2002-12-19 Thread James Slayden
on feedstock price, the manufactures cost, the distributors markup, so the mileage may vary. Also, remember that in Cali it is becoming a hip thing to be using BD so the price will increase with Envro-Yuppie status. ;-) (hrmm, designer BD?!!! My oil is organic and vegan . hehehehehehe). James

Re: [biofuel] BD at $1.50/gallon?!

2002-12-19 Thread James Slayden
Hey Keith, On that note, it would be great to pull together a table to get prices around the US/World for BD. Prices need to be verified by a scanned reciept or picture of the pump though. It would help people to decide if they want to buy or produce themselves based just on pump cost. James

Re: [biofuel] engine coversion

2002-12-19 Thread James Slayden
hey, a guy Michael at the BD class indicated that he is going to replace his petrol engine in a Ford Ranger w/ a 4cyl diesel from a Lay's potato chip truck. That might work for your Samurai. Sorry, I don't have his email address. James Slayden On Wed, 18 Dec 2002 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

Re: [biofuel] BD at $1.50/gallon?!

2002-12-19 Thread James Slayden
reciept or picture of the pump though. It would help people to decide if they want to buy or produce themselves based just on pump cost. James Slayden Hi James Yes, that would be great, but a lot of research and a lot of constant maintenance keeping it up to date, and I'm

Re: [biofuel] engine coversion

2002-12-19 Thread James Slayden
That would be some good links to post. On Wed, 18 Dec 2002, craig reece wrote: There are kits available to stick a VW 1.6 or 1.9 diesel engine in the Samurai. Let me know if you can't find them via Google. Craig [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hello i dont know how to convert the motor ,

Re: [biofuel] BD at $1.50/gallon?!

2002-12-19 Thread James Slayden
as long as the money is utilized for non-profit operating and administrative costs. Something to be explored for a small producer. www.compasspoint.org for many modern non-profit things James Slayden On Thu, 19 Dec 2002, girl mark wrote: The local pump price for World Energy new soy oil

Re: [biofuel] BD at $1.50/gallon?!

2002-12-19 Thread James Slayden
the alternative the co-op is providing is an outstanding value even at $2/gal. :) James Slayden On Thu, 19 Dec 2002, girl mark wrote: The local pump price for World Energy new soy oil -derived biodiesel fuel at Olympian in San Francisco is about $3.35 a gallon or something like

Re: co-ops was Re: [biofuel] BD at $1.50/gallon?!

2002-12-19 Thread James Slayden
was in Organic Gardening a while back. They took some really marginal land and just completely converted it to a sustainable organic community farm. James Slayden On Thu, 19 Dec 2002, girl mark wrote: At 11:58 AM 12/19/2002 -0800, you wrote: In the work I do (wireless Internet) we are finding

Re: co-ops was Re: [biofuel] BD at $1.50/gallon?!

2002-12-19 Thread James Slayden
Keith, Looks like some of my email to biofuel@yahoogroups.com is bouncing, although some are getting through. Just wanted to let ya know. James On Thu, 19 Dec 2002, James Slayden wrote: Understood. There is a great sustainable community farm model in Virginia or Vermont that has

Re: [biofuel] WVO for SVO in BC

2002-12-23 Thread James Slayden
Hey Edward, Are you folks selling the Elsbit conversion now? Visited Craig one day as he was doing his first in Berkley. It was interesting. James Slayden On Fri, 20 Dec 2002, Neoteric Biofuels Inc wrote: 59 cents per liter--certainly competitive with fossil diesel fuel, but offers

Re: [biofuel] Fwd: Special Alert -- Don't Delay! Register Now for the Biodiesel Research and Brainstorming Workshop

2002-12-23 Thread James Slayden
Would be nice if they had the sessions online for a marginal price package . Anyone from the NBB lurking?? ;-) James Slayden On Fri, 20 Dec 2002, murdoch wrote: If you’re interested in learning about the latest biodiesel research and technical data from North America’s leading

Re: bouncing mail - was Re: co-ops was Re: [biofuel] BD at $1.50/gallon?!

2002-12-23 Thread James Slayden
actually, I am using Pine, so the graphics thing doesn't bother me. I think that it was just another Yahoo Groups pucky. It seems to happen about once every several months. Knowing some of the Yahoo folks (very cluefull people) my guess it is a server side issue just getting blown out. James

Re: [biofuel] toxins in this season U.S. corn

2002-12-23 Thread James Slayden
. ;-) James Slayden On Sat, 21 Dec 2002, murdoch wrote: http://biz.yahoo.com/rm/021220/food_corn_toxin_1.html I wonder how they'll use some of it if it is deemed unfit for human consumption. Looks like they'll feed some of it to animals. I wonder if it can be used to make fuel. Reuters

Re: [biofuel] SUV, truck owners get a big tax break

2002-12-23 Thread James Slayden
Now, it certainly doesn't say gas or diesel ;-) looking at the list, the Dodge Ram 2500 seems like a nice little pickup (hehehehehe). Time to start that business Yummie: http://www.dodge.com/ram_hd/model_overview/index.html James Slayden On Sun, 22 Dec 2002, Keith Addison wrote

Re: [biofuel] Methanol - 5-gal containers

2002-12-23 Thread James Slayden
how about giving me your free sample . ;-) On Tue, 24 Dec 2002, Keith Addison wrote: Keith, You have aroused my curosity, and I have to ask why you say don't try for the free samples ? Greg H. Apologies Greg, pure laziness. I should have written something instead saying

Re: [biofuels-biz] Re: [biofuel] Australia puts off imposing cap on ethanol in fuel

2002-12-23 Thread James Slayden
. BTW, I had a 350 Camaro (hopped up of course) and it did way better on the gassahol than standard petrol. I used to street race it sometimes . but that is another story better left unsaid. James Slayden On Sat, 21 Dec 2002, murdoch wrote: Trials conducted in NSW on their own vehicle

Re: [biofuel] Re: Level Playing Fields

2002-12-26 Thread James Slayden
I kinda feel that that much crosposting is turning into a spam of sorts and I REALLY hate spam, so I usually only post to the list that it is focused on. Just my .02 James Slayden On Mon, 23 Dec 2002, murdoch wrote: I'm not quite sure what you are referring to me doing something

Re: [biofuel] Crude Soy Oil Source

2002-12-26 Thread James Slayden
Ken, Here is a link: http://www.bruninggrainco.com/ I have been in contact with Rick via email and they look like a good source for large quantities of oil. It seems to be low FFA's due to their non-chemical process. James Slayden On Thu, 26 Dec 2002, Ken Provost wrote: Rick writes

Re: industrial livestock husbandry was: Re: [biofuels-biz] Re: [biofuel] toxins in this season U.S. corn

2002-12-26 Thread James Slayden
There is a red worm company that sells worms to fishfarms. Just like livestock, everything under the sun is fed to those poor fish. www.eatwild.com for those who are non-veggies and want good meat James Slayden On Tue, 24 Dec 2002, girl mark wrote: I think I read this (the vegetarian salmon

Re: industrial livestock husbandry was: Re: [biofuels-biz] Re: [biofuel] toxins in this season U.S. corn

2002-12-26 Thread James Slayden
that open ocean (especially cold ocean water) causes the flesh to be red, as steelhead also have that color (and flavour). Something about an oxygen rich environ comes to mind. James Slayden On Fri, 27 Dec 2002, Hakan Falk wrote: A point of order, I have some friends in Sweden that are farming

Re: [biofuels-biz] Re: [biofuel] OT: Perspective on US Oil Dependencies

2002-12-30 Thread James Slayden
Looks good. James Slayden On Mon, 30 Dec 2002, Hakan Falk wrote: I wrote the following for publication at Energy Saving Now, please look, comment, correct and suggest a good heading, I took the heading for this discussion as a temporary one and maybe it is the best. I would also

Re: [biofuel] OT: Perspective on US Oil Dependencies

2002-12-30 Thread James Slayden
An interesting thing will be what happens to the area when the oil reserves are tapped out. Somthing about strife comes to mind . On Mon, 30 Dec 2002, murdoch wrote: Growing U.S. Need for Oil From the Mideast Is Forecast Despite White House statements, US growing more dependent on Saudi

Re: [evworld] Re: [biofuel] GM rethinks hydrogen fuel cells

2003-01-03 Thread James Slayden
it go' type of technology. Electricity is ubiqiteous. Liquid fuels are also. Sometimes I do have to fill up the BBQ propane tank, but that is every 3 months or so, so my experience is not weekly. It's more about commonality and habit. James Slayden On Thu, 2 Jan 2003, murdoch wrote: I'm

Re: [biofuel] GM rethinks hydrogen fuel cells

2003-01-03 Thread James Slayden
Is Corbin actually selling Sparrows anymore? I thought they were moving into their Merlin line completely (ie. ICE engine). James Slayden On Thu, 2 Jan 2003, Darryl McMahon wrote: murdoch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip The concept of grid-chargeable hybrids isn't mentioned but I think

Re: [biofuel] jatropha@india - musings

2003-01-03 Thread James Slayden
production using grain throws away oil? I have never heard of this. Please explain or provide links. Thanks again. Best wishes Keith Thanks, James Slayden Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuels list archives: http://archive.nnytech.net

Re: [evworld] Re: [biofuel] GM rethinks hydrogen fuel cells

2003-01-03 Thread James Slayden
True. I just didn't put that in cause I was looking at a more acceptance issue. But yes, until there is a net energy GAIN, there won't even be large production, or it will be expensive; both cost and energy wise. James Slayden On Fri, 3 Jan 2003, Hakan Falk wrote: Success of hydrogen

Re: [evworld] Re: [biofuel] GM rethinks hydrogen fuel cells

2003-01-03 Thread James Slayden
. James Slayden On Fri, 3 Jan 2003, MH wrote: One of the problems (I think) associated with liquid and electric vehicles is when comparing energy derived at a given weight, Lead acid battery___1x Ethanol50x E8580x Gasoline_100x I'm unsure

Re: [biofuel] GM rethinks hydrogen fuel cells

2003-01-03 Thread James Slayden
one, but was going to wait for the Sparrow II's due to more legroom. James Slayden On Fri, 3 Jan 2003, Darryl McMahon wrote: James Slayden [EMAIL PROTECTED] asked: Is Corbin actually selling Sparrows anymore? I thought they were moving into their Merlin line completely (ie. ICE engine

Re: Biodiesel-electric hybrid (was [biofuel] GM rethinks hydrogen fuel cells)

2003-01-03 Thread James Slayden
Hi Darryl, Are you using a VoltsPorsche kit? I was wondering how those work out. James Slayden On Fri, 3 Jan 2003, Darryl McMahon wrote: Hi Keith Yes, I am building the car, well, more accurately gutting and converting a previous ICE machine. (1973 Porsche 914 chosen because

RE: [evworld] Re: [biofuel] GM rethinks hydrogen fuel cells

2003-01-03 Thread James Slayden
Kirk, U got a link for that? On Fri, 3 Jan 2003, kirk wrote: Those numbers are fuel comparisons not drivetrain. To the end user curb weight and range tell it all. Lead Acid needs to be replaced by something more efficient. Skeleton says their new supercap is an order of magnitude better

Re: Corn oil - was Re: [biofuel] jatropha@india - musings

2003-01-06 Thread James Slayden
Okay, I was referencing the thread. I will contact ADM to see what they are doing with it. =) James Slayden On Sat, 4 Jan 2003, Keith Addison wrote: Hi James Hi Keith, There was an interesting quip in your post that I found interesting and had a question on. On Fri, 3 Jan 2003

Re: Corn oil - was Re: [biofuel] jatropha@india - musings

2003-01-06 Thread James Slayden
Ok, until I get through to them, here is a link for the latest news on their oils division: http://www.admworld.com/news/articles/12_16_02_specialty.htm James Slayden On Sat, 4 Jan 2003, Keith Addison wrote: Hi James Hi Keith, There was an interesting quip in your post that I found

[biofuel] Re: [biofuels-biz] oil @ $33 per barrel

2003-01-06 Thread James Slayden
actually MM, Rayon is made from corn starch and some nasty chemicals. :) On Fri, 3 Jan 2003, murdoch wrote: Have a struggling economy and a president who hopes to blue blazes consumers go out and buy, buy, buy? Not on your life if the cost of goods start going up as a result of increase

RE: [biofuel] industrial livestock husbandry

2003-01-06 Thread James Slayden
I think that any citrus juice will tenderize the meat. I don't eat meat anymore, but for those that do that is what I used to do with other spices and marinade stuffs. On Sat, 4 Jan 2003, Hakan Falk wrote: Adrenaline, which is very common in hunting when you chase the game! It is very

Re: Biodiesel-electric hybrid (was [biofuel] GM rethinks hydrogen fuel cells)

2003-01-06 Thread James Slayden
Kewl, looking forward to your updates!! On Sat, 4 Jan 2003, Darryl McMahon wrote: James Slayden [EMAIL PROTECTED] asked: Are you using a VoltsPorsche kit? I was wondering how those work out. I am not using the VoltsPorsche kit. I did get the video and manual from ElectroAutomotive

Re: [biofuel] Suddenly Was: GM rethinks hydrogen fuel cells

2003-01-06 Thread James Slayden
and right and suddenly net energy gains become so easy. Curtis Get your free newsletter at http://www.ezinfocenter.com/3122155/NL - Original Message - From: James Slayden [EMAIL PROTECTED] True. I just didn't put that in cause I was looking at a more acceptance issue

[biofuel] Re: [evworld] skeleton supercapacitor

2003-01-06 Thread James Slayden
Yeah, I was looking at the site today and it looks like they're doing some nanotube-esque thing. Dunno about the timeline though, as nanotube stuffs are already making it into the mainstream in the power cable industry. Very interesting site, thanks for the link. :) James Slayden On Sat, 4

Re: [biofuel] rayon

2003-01-07 Thread James Slayden
There was a new process for Rayon recently that did away with all the nasty stuffs, but I wonder if the mills would retrofit, unless prompted to by the EPA. ;-) On Mon, 6 Jan 2003, murdoch wrote: On Mon, 6 Jan 2003 12:14:50 -0800 (PST), you wrote: actually MM, Rayon is made from corn

Re: [biofuel] Instant death

2003-01-07 Thread James Slayden
as if crotch-rockets weren't death BB's already . On Wed, 8 Jan 2003, Keith Addison wrote: Fred sent me this, with this comment: This was sent to me. I see it as the problem with transportation. It should not be fast and deadly. It should be slow and steady. To get you and your

Re: biodiesel vs. propane for heating was Re: [biofuel] bio to grid add co gen /prpane

2003-01-07 Thread James Slayden
What is the cost limitations? On Tue, 7 Jan 2003, girl mark wrote: Getting way off the original topic,I've got a question I';m too lazy to google for (and think people might be interested in the answer to): Any ideas out in this group on a cost comparison between the costs of operating

Re: SVO and Gensets (was Re: [biofuel] Batteries ... the power to time converter Was: bio to grid

2003-01-07 Thread James Slayden
Craig, You serious about getting a 240D for ~$500 running?!! I have ALWAYS loved those cars!! On Mon, 6 Jan 2003, craig reece wrote: Curtis, Thanks for that amazingly clear explanation. You've made a compelling case for the place of batteries in a genset-based system. It seems to

Re: biodiesel vs. propane for heating was Re: [biofuel] bio to grid add co gen /prpane

2003-01-07 Thread James Slayden
going about this on the list recently. It might be useful to think about an old 1.6 VW diesel pulled from the junkyard and convert it to a genset. Anyone have experience w/ that? James Slayden On Tue, 7 Jan 2003, girl mark wrote: At 10:16 AM 1/7/2003 -0800, you wrote: What is the cost

Re: [biofuel] koch / flint hills soy diesel

2003-01-08 Thread James Slayden
in the blend and they said that they get better enhancement (cetane number) with less product (ie. cost??) using the chemicals. Seems to me that since B20 is rather hot with the fleet managers they would be trying to sell that. Oh well! James Slayden On Wed, 8 Jan 2003, Aaron Ellringer wrote

[biofuel] Re: [biofuels-biz] Anger at Indonesian fuel price rises

2003-01-09 Thread James Slayden
Sheesh, when they seized the cooking oil truck they should have made some biodiesel. ;-) On Fri, 10 Jan 2003, Keith Addison wrote: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/2637999.stm BBC NEWS | World | Asia-Pacific | Wednesday, 8 January, 2003, 09:44 GMT Anger at Indonesian price

Re: used water heating panel availability was Re: [biofuel] Digest Number 1302

2003-01-09 Thread James Slayden
I know of a large (ie. 4x6') double glazed window I can get for free if anyone is interested. On Wed, 8 Jan 2003, girl mark wrote: Hi, If you're adventurous (which is not the situation we're putting our 'clients' into, but fine for an adventurous owner-builder willing to fix things) , solar

[biofuel] will the real Ken provost please stand up!!

2003-01-09 Thread James Slayden
Hehehehehe, While persuing some EV links I came across the following. Will the Real Ken Provost please stand up!! http://www.austinev.org/evalbum/030b.jpg or http://www.austinev.org/evalbum/030a.jpg U decide . ROTFL James Slayden Nice convert BTW!! Biofuel at Journey to Forever

Re: [biofuel] Re: bumper stickers for biofuel use?

2003-01-09 Thread James Slayden
but dumpy. James Slayden On Thu, 9 Jan 2003, girl mark wrote: you know, I'm not 100% sure what it is exactly, if I remember right, it's something from Japan (maybe even a Nissan or something like that?)- a one-seater egg of some kind. I've got to find Chris' email to ask him. I think

Re: [biofuel] Open letter to Mr. Sam Kazman about SUV interview at CNN.

2003-01-09 Thread James Slayden
Go get him Hakan!! On Thu, 9 Jan 2003, Hakan Falk wrote: Please help to distribute this letter to your friends and foes. Link to this letter: http://energy.saving.nu/biofuels/kazman.shtml Open letter to Mr. Sam Kazman about SUV interview at CNN. Competitive Enterprise Institute, CEI

Re: [biofuel] warning on methanol safety and respirators- biodieselers please read

2003-01-10 Thread James Slayden
hrmm, it looks as if thte reuse period is more ciritical than anything else; ie. if it goes beyond a few days of non-use then migration starts to happen. BTW, did OSHA have any suggestions for alternatives? James Slayden On Thu, 9 Jan 2003, girl mark wrote: My friend Jeff Biosmell just

Re: [biofuels-biz] waste oil burners burning glycerine, ffa's Re: [biofuel] Re: biodiesel vs. propane for heating

2003-01-13 Thread James Slayden
I was under the impression that the FFA recovery could be again reprocessed under the 2-stage acid/base method. Is this correct? James Slayden On Sat, 11 Jan 2003, girl mark wrote: I looked up a few of those commercial oil burners for use with WVO. Sounds pretty interesting, though

RE: [biofuel] diesel gen

2003-01-13 Thread James Slayden
might want to take a look at Capstone: http://www.microturbine.com/ James Slayden On Fri, 10 Jan 2003, Crabb, David wrote: Hello., I would like to stop pumping petroleum into one of my cars. I am looking forward to trying to convert a crx to run on hybrid powertrain. I would like

Re: [biofuel] VW on biodiesel

2003-01-13 Thread James Slayden
in Big Oil, at the consumer's expense no less. Buy a MB, and vote w/ your dollars. Although MB might say the same thing . This is truely funny, James Slayden On Mon, 13 Jan 2003, Brian Allen wrote: This is the response I got concerning biodiesel and it voiding the powertrain warranty

Re: [biofuel] capstone turbine generator

2003-01-14 Thread James Slayden
Combined heat and power. There is a rebate on any generating device using alternative fuels, something like $2Kw up to a certain limit. I have the info somewhere. There are rebates on PV, Wind, alternative fuels, and hydro. Lemme look further. BTW, this is only for businesses. James

Re: [biofuel] capstone turbine generator

2003-01-14 Thread James Slayden
that helps, James Slayden On Tue, 14 Jan 2003, craig reece wrote: James, Another question - the Capstone will run on diesel, which means it *should* run on bioD, and maybe on WVO/SVO if the fuel were heated and subjected to the usual SVO bag o' tricks - but will California give a rebate

RE: [biofuel] capstone turbine generator

2003-01-14 Thread James Slayden
by the CARB. James Slayden On Tue, 14 Jan 2003, Crabb, David wrote: This looks rather nice, but since that is about 6 feet tall, it certainly won't fit in my CRX. On this item, what is the approximate cost, in qty of 1 or 2? Does anyone know the efficiency of this beast? It looks like

Re: [biofuel] Ethanol Biodiesel

2003-01-15 Thread James Slayden
? Also, are you using WVO or crude oil. I thought I remember a posting just recently that you had various drums of oil in your garage, and something about salad . ;-) James Slayden On Wed, 15 Jan 2003, Ken Provost wrote: Matt writes: I have just tried to make a 1 litre batch of biodiesel

Re: [biofuel] Ethanol Biodiesel

2003-01-15 Thread James Slayden
What are the usual titrations on your oil blend? Also, what is your batch success? I think that eth processing is very interesting to many people and this info would be appreciated. Thanks, James Slayden On Wed, 15 Jan 2003, Ken Provost wrote: On Wednesday, January 15, 2003, at 10:02 AM

Re: [biofuel] Where do I put all this glycerin??

2003-01-21 Thread James Slayden
has anyone done any experimentation on reprocessing the FFA's via the acid/base to see if it's convertable? Although, I do like the idea of burning it in a boiler/heater, it seems like it would be worthy to capture it and make some more BD. James Slayden On Tue, 21 Jan 2003, Appal Energy wrote

Re: [biofuel] Where do I put all this glycerin??

2003-01-21 Thread James Slayden
recovery on the [Biodiesel] list that seemed kinda high. Any comments on that? James Slayden On Tue, 21 Jan 2003, Brian Kelly wrote: Dave, I haven't used it myself yet, but the glcerin can be used as a soap. You can read more about it at the biodeisel websites. It depends on how you want

Re: [biofuel] Re: bumper stickers- let's make 'em! :)

2003-01-23 Thread James Slayden
Here is one for ya Hakan: DinoFuels are Deadly, BioFuels Forever! On Thu, 23 Jan 2003, Hakan Falk wrote: and another one, http://energy.saving.nu/biofuel-sticker-3.jpg Hakan At 01:37 AM 1/23/2003 +0100, Hakan Falk wrote: Hi MM, One more on the theme.

Re: [evworld] Re: [biofuel] Re: bumper stickers- let's make 'em! :)

2003-01-23 Thread James Slayden
This one I REALLY like!! On Thu, 23 Jan 2003, Hakan Falk wrote: Power of repetition, http://energy.saving.nu/biofuel-sticker-4.jpg Hakan At 01:59 AM 1/23/2003 +0100, Hakan Falk wrote: and another one, http://energy.saving.nu/biofuel-sticker-3.jpg Hakan At 01:37 AM

Re: [biofuel] Taxed To DEATH

2003-01-28 Thread James Slayden
3.785 L == 1 Gallon $4.9205 per Gallon - that would well cause a riot in the US. On Tue, 28 Jan 2003, studio53 wrote: Isn't he talking about $1.30 A LITER? Greg, you are talking about a gallon. --- Jesse Parris |

Re: CFL incandescent bulbs -- was: [biofuel] RE:californians 50%

2003-01-29 Thread James Slayden
. They are quite expensive right now at ~$20 a pop. Don't want to get SAD in the wintertime. James Slayden On Wed, 29 Jan 2003, MH wrote: Mark wrote: CF bulb prices are plummeting. 3 for $10 at home depot The last time I looked was last year about this time. Darn, thats a good price

RE: [biofuel] Taxed To DEATH

2003-01-29 Thread James Slayden
I think that we have a troll in here .. it is starting to sound like the John Grant thread on energy renewables. Keith, any comments On Wed, 29 Jan 2003, Damian J. Anderson wrote: Nick, Do you have scientific data to show that biofuel is cleaner than petroleum? Does it not depend

[biofuel] (unknown)

2003-01-29 Thread James Slayden
. James Slayden Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuels list archives: http://archive.nnytech.net/ Please do NOT send Unsubscribe messages to the list address. To unsubscribe, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject

Re: CFL incandescent bulbs -- was: [biofuel] RE:californians 50%

2003-01-29 Thread James Slayden
for in the coming election . BTW, has anyone heard anything about a draft? ;-) James Slayden On Wed, 29 Jan 2003, MH wrote: I just recently got a pack of 5 CF 60W replacements (twist type) at Costco for ~$9, which would mean they're about $2 bucks a pop. Not bad methinnks

Re: [biofuel] ffa content and titration

2003-01-30 Thread James Slayden
I thought I remember seeing this posted on JTF. On Thu, 30 Jan 2003, Ken Provost wrote: Mark writes: Could somebody give me some info on how the results (in ml) of the crude titration that we do for biodiesel making correlate with ffa content (in percent). I depends on the molecular

Re: [biofuel] Taxed To DEATH

2003-01-31 Thread James Slayden
Well, I know that you can get your crude oil de-odorized and bleached also, so making BD out of some de-odorized would probably inheirit that quality. Personally, I like the smell of WVO BD, both in liquid and exhaust form. =) Maybe it's the junk food connection James Slayden On Sat, 1

Re: [biofuel] Change of Pace

2003-01-31 Thread James Slayden
hehehehehe!! I wonder when his mothership is coming in .. On Fri, 31 Jan 2003, Ken Provost wrote: On Friday, January 31, 2003, at 10:05 AM, Keith Addison wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.unification.net Go figure. Interesting -- I hadn't noticed the Moonie

Re: [biofuel] Biodiesel Production Cost

2003-01-31 Thread James Slayden
You will need to check the commodity future's for both for price comparisons. I think that waste rendering oil is ~.16c and crude oil varies dependent on feedstock. Then again, if you set up contracts to pick up used fryer oil your feedstock cost may go down dramatically. James Slayden On Fri

RE: [biofuel] seperating glyc and FFA

2003-01-31 Thread James Slayden
darn, I wish I had my pics from the seperations we did in Girl Marks Ecology Center workshop. Mark, you have any online Pics available on what the seperation should look like? James Slayden On Thu, 30 Jan 2003, filip.ponsaerts wrote: follow-up on my question, see answers below Who can

RE: [biofuel] seperating glyc and FFA

2003-01-31 Thread James Slayden
buckets. Even something larger to 55 gal drums would be interesting to have (I expect Todd to chime in here). That would be worthy for publishing on JTF for all to peruse. James Slayden On Fri, 31 Jan 2003, girl mark wrote: I don't think anyone photographed it and I don't have a digital camera

Re: [biofuel] Odors

2003-02-03 Thread James Slayden
prolly not that much, dinodiesel sinks. On Sat, 1 Feb 2003, Doug Foskey wrote: Best Keith Most governments take a dim view on anyone not forking over their property in taxes heaped upon car fuels to support all manner of non-transportation infrastructure expenditures. It

RE: [biofuel] Intro and question

2003-02-03 Thread James Slayden
and on that note, a friend of mine just bought a new TDI Golf??, and on the same street someone bought a new TDI Jetta. =) Biodiesel here we come . Seems like diesel interest is picking up!! James Slayden On Sun, 2 Feb 2003, Ryan Morgan, Aerials Express wrote: www.tdiclub.com

Re: [biofuel] Intro and question

2003-02-03 Thread James Slayden
It sounds worthy. Anyone else opposed? James Slayden On Sun, 2 Feb 2003, Greg and April wrote: Not me personaly, but, I'm finaly buying a house. Greg H. - Original Message - From: Keith Addison [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2003

RE: [biofuel]palm source

2003-02-04 Thread James Slayden
And on that note, I sent off some email a while back for some Jatropha seeds and have still not received any information back from Reinhard. I am kinda miffed cause he was a poster quite often here and on biofuels-biz. Anyone know of a seed source? James Slayden On Tue, 4 Feb 2003, Crabb

Re: [biofuel] Methanol CA?

2003-02-06 Thread James Slayden
ERC Racing in San Lorenzo. Anyone have a source in the south bay? On Wed, 5 Feb 2003, Ken wrote: Can anyone point me to a source for Methanol in sunny California??? Thanks, Ken Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuels list archives:

Re: ethical ethanol was RE: [biofuel] Methanol CA?

2003-02-06 Thread James Slayden
Wow!! I just called Parallel Products to get a quote on a 55 gal drum, how funny!! Haven't gotten a response yet, put hoping to soon. James Slayden On Wed, 5 Feb 2003, Ken Provost wrote: On Wednesday, February 5, 2003, at 11:19 AM, girl mark wrote: the ethanol bulk buy is Ken

Re: [biofuel] Methanol CA?

2003-02-06 Thread James Slayden
That Rocks Ken!! Thanks. Right outside my back door. On Thu, 6 Feb 2003, Ken Provost wrote: On Thursday, February 6, 2003, at 10:27 AM, James Slayden wrote: ERC Racing in San Lorenzo. Anyone have a source in the south bay? I get mine at Kaeding Performance in Campbell. More

Re: [biofuel] methanol to Africa

2003-02-10 Thread James Slayden
Methanex might have the quantities your looking for. On Thu, 6 Feb 2003, Tim Cassidy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I need to get between 5,000 and 10,000 liters of methanol per month to Banjul, The Gambia, West Africa, for a Biodiesel project. I've tried to contact a number of methanol producers

Re: [biofuel] Methanol CA?

2003-02-10 Thread James Slayden
Yep, called them today. Looks like I will be getting my meth from them. James Slayden On Thu, 6 Feb 2003, Ken Provost wrote: On Thursday, February 6, 2003, at 10:27 AM, James Slayden wrote: ERC Racing in San Lorenzo. Anyone have a source in the south bay? I get mine at Kaeding

RE: [biofuel] Huge Fee Increases Proposed for Solar Energy in Cal ifornia

2003-02-11 Thread James Slayden
Um, what could be the rational for this?? Control and greed! =) Those two things usually amount to most difficulties in the world. On Mon, 10 Feb 2003, Crabb, David wrote: What could be the possible rationale for this? I find that most of the bad gov't plans are made by what appear to be

RE: [biofuel] doing with the wastes

2003-02-11 Thread James Slayden
Any infomation out there on the use of coolant for Eth making? On Mon, 10 Feb 2003, Crabb, David wrote: This is somewhat correct. Your example of coolant is exactly right. Not that many people flush their own coolant or even do it as often as they are supposed to do so. Take these

Re: [biofuel] banning the oil field

2003-02-11 Thread James Slayden
One should look at the new issue of Satya for an eye-opening view of modern slavery. It is very enlightening!! All of us in 1st world nations should be extreemely grateful to be where we are. =) On Tue, 11 Feb 2003, Keith Addison wrote: Hi MM and all On Mon, 10 Feb 2003 08:01:35 -0600,

RE: [biofuel] Re: banning the oil field illiteracy

2003-02-11 Thread James Slayden
level work with biofuels. The only issue is it economically feasable for the area which it is being produced. To this end some areas will be more attractive than others as it will support a local economy better. James Slayden On Tue, 11 Feb 2003, Gordon Dempsey wrote: This is not horn

Re: [biofuel] banning the oil field

2003-02-11 Thread James Slayden
places, but yes it still exists. James Slayden On Wed, 12 Feb 2003, Keith Addison wrote: James Slayden wrote: One should look at the new issue of Satya for an eye-opening view of modern slavery. It is very enlightening!! All of us in 1st world nations should be extreemely grateful

Re: [biofuel] Re: cost of gasoline

2003-02-12 Thread James Slayden
WOW!! Just saw diesel #2 at the local pump for $1.99 Now biodiesel IS competitive, without subsidies!! On Tue, 11 Feb 2003, murdoch wrote: Taxes on fuels are always something worth keeping in mind, but it is not the tax component which has changed recently, at all (unless there has been

Re: [biofuel] biodiesel using ethanol

2003-02-12 Thread James Slayden
sounds like GLOP!! Have you done the tirtations for the oil? tell us a little about the oil your using. James Slayden On Wed, 12 Feb 2003, kavitha palaniappan wrote: Hi, I have dropped the idea of using acid catalyst and I started preparing biodiesel with ethanol and KOH. But, even

Re: [biofuel] biodiesel using ethanol

2003-02-12 Thread James Slayden
Whoops, forgot to note about the creamish color of your wash, that was emulsion, which usually indicates that your process didn't go far enough in the begining. Put all your calculations together and send it to the list for review and there will be some great responses. James Slayden On Wed

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