Hi I have been thinking about this for years and know I won't do it on my own, but if I had a partner in crime, or grime, than I would do it. I *might* have...
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miles
turtle_tattoos
Nov 3, 2010 6:45 am
I know I am being sacreligious but I want about 20 gallons of Bio for my parts washer. I also am curious how it would work in a salamander type heater or wick...
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Bill E
wildbill_hickup
Nov 3, 2010 11:56 pm
You may be able to run BD in your heater IF it is a multi-fuel. The one I have is just for kero, it doesn't even like #2 fuel. I talked to the folks at Ready...
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steven smith
lostyank54751
Nov 4, 2010 7:00 pm
I burned B100 & blends in a Toyotomie L56 but recommend preheating. WVO blends worked but at idle the crud buildup was extream & cleaning was a PITA. Do a...
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Rick Bouvier
Rbouvier
Nov 5, 2010 3:38 am
Bill, Tell me what model heater you have, I may be able to help you. I run BD in my salamander heaters. I repair and rebuild them. As with home heating...
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williamc
wmcowart
Nov 10, 2010 12:02 am
Some one mentioned mixing, using an air pump. Did you build it yourself or buy one? I am thyinking two ways, one tank on tpop of the other with two check...
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williamc
wmcowart
Nov 10, 2010 7:20 pm
I went to 1earth to find out about air mixing. I had my doubts at first, but I put 30 gallons of water, and 8 to 12 pounds of air presure, in an old barrel...
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Justin
justindreyer
Nov 10, 2010 10:10 pm
The fire dept. is tell me this is true. Is it?...
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Richard
harveyking2002
Nov 11, 2010 12:10 am
News to me.I buy in quantities up to 550 gals (55 gal drums) at a time. Dick...
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MJ
m_j0hn_galt
Nov 11, 2010 4:59 am
Perhaps in their jurisdiction, 'national' or not depends on what country you're in....
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john1060@...
johnb1060
Nov 11, 2010 4:59 am
my last purchase was 20/55gallon drums    John ... From: "Richard" <harveyking@...> To: Biodiesel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, November 10,...
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Justin Dreyer
justindreyer
Nov 11, 2010 5:12 am
I am in the U. S. and they are citing national codes. Do local codes address methanol often in the U.S.? Justin Dreyer WAR and DRUGS do not mix. Make the...
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williamc
wmcowart
Nov 11, 2010 12:02 pm
Localy here, drug manufacturing is a problem. We have two businesses that sell chemicals, go to either of them, and they will act like you are the DEA. The...
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Richard
harveyking2002
Nov 11, 2010 1:37 pm
I think someone is feeding you a little BS. I have bought Methanol for 45 yrs in Wis and FL. Never heard of a "National code". I don't think my suppliers would...
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john1060@...
johnb1060
Nov 11, 2010 2:36 pm
Is this possibly a national code for storing more than 30 gallons in a residential building,because I believe that I may have seen somewhere that 5 gallons...
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neils93940
Nov 12, 2010 2:26 pm
I searched the net and found no such limit. However, having been a volunteer urban/rural/wildland firefighter, you probably will find some local regulations...
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ozzie sutcliffe
contracttrain
Nov 12, 2010 3:30 pm
ask for the exact citation of the code. This would shut down most race care tracks and sprint car and modified owners cars and trailers.. methanol.org may have...
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matt
suckerlemon
Nov 13, 2010 3:18 pm
Bill, I'm sure I've read somewhere that air is not a good idea because of oxidisation. Maybe this forum maybe elsewhere. I'd check it before you commit...
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steven smith
lostyank54751
Nov 13, 2010 5:54 pm
In Wisconsin, sprint car racers commonly transport 100 gallons & store 1,000+. In my residential area, 30 gallons of Methanol & 200 gallons WVO is allowed.  ...
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bobwhyte2002
Nov 13, 2010 8:43 pm
Hello looking for a way to collect wvo quickly . I live in New england and is getting cold here. Anyone ever use a trash pump before? I am in landscape...
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steven smith
lostyank54751
Nov 13, 2010 10:25 pm
Do a search on "WVO super sucker". Â Steve Smith President - Lost Yankee Enterprises ________________________________ From: bobwhyte2002...
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william cowart
wmcowart
Nov 13, 2010 11:04 pm
As I type, my son is welding fittings . We are going to try all air, from piking up the oil with a vacume sucker tanjk., which also is changing from the old...
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williamc
wmcowart
Nov 13, 2010 11:37 pm
We have a sucker pump, an old water 80 gallon water tank, like the blue ones yo see in ZHome depot and Lowes We have a 2 inch line on it and at 21 inches of...
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Richard
harveyking2002
Nov 13, 2010 11:42 pm
Air works OK. No oxidation issues. Dick...
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Richard
harveyking2002
Nov 13, 2010 11:42 pm
I use a 2" from Harbor Freight. $199. 140 GPM. Works great. Been using it for 3 years, Pumps a 55 gal drum in less than a min. I have those green suction...
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bob@...
bobwhyte2002
Nov 13, 2010 11:42 pm
Looked at it before . To rich for my blood but looks real nice Bob Whyte. cell 781-389-6359....
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diyernh
Nov 14, 2010 10:19 am
I believe the best is a vacuum tank. Pull a vacuum while you drive there and just open a 1.5 - 2.0 inch valve and pull everything in. It's a lot quieter than...
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william cowart
wmcowart
Nov 14, 2010 11:08 am
one tank works great, by itself, and just ten pounds of air presure will push oil , even cold thick out faster than one desires. Bill C ... From: diyernh...
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john1060@...
johnb1060
Nov 14, 2010 6:11 pm
Define oxidation. This had also been a concern of mine,when I started doing this 6 years ago. So I had my fuel tested by the Pa. Dept Of Ag.I am the only non...
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john1060@...
johnb1060
Nov 14, 2010 6:12 pm
I have ,work, s well in the summer,not so good in the cold. I use a vacuum system ,and even that gets slow in the winter. I bought a tailgate lift from harbor...
