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23754
I used fuel rated hose for my dispensing hose and have had no problems. Although mostly it's dispensing WVO... but it does dispense biodiesel. Bill ... From:...
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May 1, 2008
3:21 pm
23755
MARK, Right now I only have one supply of WVO and that supply is from my wife's friend that works for catering business. He gave me 130 gal. of used oil so...
rosstdw
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May 2, 2008
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23756
Gary, Thanks! I will do I have about 300 miles on my biodiesel right now. Thanks, Ross ... http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ...
rosstdw
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May 2, 2008
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23757
Pics 2, 3, and 4 are from the biogasoline / butanol groups and 3 and 4 are "concept" pics while 2 is some Gov't surplus units the guy had 2 years ago. You...
John Chiasson
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May 2, 2008
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23758
Thanks John, A sketch would help many I think. I'm now considering and external heat exchange unit. That doubles the pumping requirement though. Gary ... ...
Gary Simmons
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May 3, 2008
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23759
As a newbie I'm sure this question is one that comes up a lot. When I mix my methanol and Lye is it suppose to become very hot. Almost too hot to touch...
Kenny
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May 3, 2008
2:09 pm
23760
Yes. In chemistry this is called an exothermic (heat-producing) reaction. Maud...
Maud Essen
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May 3, 2008
2:15 pm
23761
You can get them by the piece at USPlastics.com. Maud ... modest price? I only need one and can't find them in lots smaller than 6. ... room for junk to drop...
maudessen
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May 3, 2008
2:18 pm
23762
Gary, I can't respond to your question, but my curiousity is great, looking at the full photo set. Has this system been built somewhere? Kirk...
Kirk Leonard
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May 3, 2008
6:35 pm
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Here is a link to pics of our new set up. I will let you know how it goes. http://biodieselpictures.com/viewtopic.php?p=1075#1075 Jason...
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May 4, 2008
7:59 pm
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YES! Don't mix in anything that will melt. Mix your lye in slowly. NEVER NEVER NEVER pour meth into the lye. This stuff will KILL YOU or burn you so bad...
John Grabe
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May 4, 2008
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23765
If you mix the lye into the methanol, as you should, mix slowly and allow it to vent as it dissolves. Seal it, mix it, vent it. Because we don't make it that...
Barry Latham
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May 4, 2008
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23766
Not that I,m aware of. I'm still looking for a way to heat the oil with solar. I'll post when I figure it out. Gary ... ...
Gary Simmons
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May 4, 2008
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23767
It looks like you could use 1/2 of a sidearm hot water heater exchanger. Cut it in half and solder it to a 1" threaded copper nipple. Cut the inner tube a...
diyernh
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May 4, 2008
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23768
It appears that the heat element is from a waste heat recovery unit that is common to the oil field. If so the purpose is to flow glycol through it to collect...
frank heslin
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May 4, 2008
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23769
I mix my methoxide in a plastic gas can. I place the plastic gas can in a shallow pan of tap water. The water wicks heat out the alcohol. This keeps more of...
Adam
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May 4, 2008
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23770
hallo all, i have a problem with my research. my research about a biodiesel reactor. i'am looking for a static mixer. anyone could help me please. i'm from...
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For you chemists, if you would, please. I have a 50 gallon tank that I want to bring into service. It has A LOT of rust and scale inside and I want to clean...
John E. Grabe
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May 4, 2008
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Gant; There are 3 stations in the Tucson area and 1 in Winslow. http://www.biodiesel.org/buyingbiodiesel/retailfuelingsites/showstate.asp?st=AZ Regards; Tom G....
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May 4, 2008
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Daer John, You can use Phosphoric acid mixture (1 gal dissolved in 10 gal of water) and add a small amount of any household detergent. Soak you tank with...
JORGE STAMBUK
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May 4, 2008
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... If you don't mind my asking, where did you get it and how much did it cost? And yes, please do keep us informed how it works out for you. Thanks,...
David Miller
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May 5, 2008
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John Hydrochloric acid, or Spirits of Salts, is a good rust (and galvanishing) remover but wash it off or it will eat your steel too. Watch the fumes. Paul...
Paul
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May 5, 2008
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has anyone used purolite or aerolite yet as a polisher ... From: thgarman <thgarman@...> To: Biodiesel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 4, 2008 3:49:09...
Quentin Brown
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23777
Check out ebay. I got mine there at half the retail price. Be patient and the right deal will come along. Gary ... ...
Gary Simmons
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May 5, 2008
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23778
Biodiesel works pretty good if you give it some time. Gary ... ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better...
Gary Simmons
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May 5, 2008
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23779
I thought we were trying to avoid exposing the BD to copper. If copper isn't a concern, then making a unit out of soft copper tubing is much easier than the...
John Chiasson
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May 5, 2008
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23780
Thank you to all who responded to my earlier post about the Methanol and Lye. Now my question is on safe handling of Methanol. I am considering a set that...
Kenny
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May 6, 2008
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23781
What is the zoning where you will be working? If it's residential you really should think twice about storing a barrel of methanol on site. Many residential...
Maud Essen
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May 6, 2008
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23782
Gary, Carl, John, Uhh, it seems to me you may be trying to apply a piece of equipment that is ahead of it's time for solar usage? I learned years ago that all...
Kirk Leonard
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May 6, 2008
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hey how do you seperate the glycerin from the biodiesel using the centrifuge ... From: David Miller <riley_4_prez@...> To: Biodiesel@yahoogroups.com ...
Quentin Brown
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