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Welcome To The Yahoo Biodiesel Basics Group.
This group is designed to help you learn about the basics of making and using vegetable oil-based biodiesel as an alternative fuel in diesel engines.

This group is here for you!
Feel free to ask any question or to discuss anything biodiesel related.

Our goal is to make it easy for you to learn about biodiesel and then give you a place to interact with others who are making biodiesel and are willing to help.

JUST BIODIESEL PLEASE.
Please keep Politics out of any posts and try to stay on topic.

Just Getting Started?
Below are some highly recommended resources for learning more.

Collaborative Biodiesel Tutorial Visit Here First to learn about the basics of biodiesel
Biodiesel Homebrewing Guide Known by many as THE biodiesel homebrew guide
InfoPop Biodiesel Forum Forum for all things Biodiesel
Biodiesel Now A great forum for general biodiesel information.

Also, be sure to visit the links, files, and photos sections to the left for more helpful information on biodiesel and straight vegetable oil.

Other recommended Biodiesel Yahoo Groups
Biodiesel Biodiesel homebrewers forum with great people
Local B100 Biz Discussion list dedicated to biodiesel businesses, co-ops, & regulations
Vegoil-Diesel Dedicated to all things SVO

We're lightly moderated and ask that you keep posts "family friendly" so all can enjoy.

Signed,
The Biodiesel Basics Crew

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MODERATOR NOTE: Re: Methoxide and Chicom Pumps
Again, please do not use the term "meth" when discussing methanol in the production of biodiesel. That term is inextricably linked to the drug trade, and will
Posted - Sun Nov 22, 2009 5:58 pm
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Re: Methoxide and Chicom Pumps
It will not "hurt" the pump other than the seal, maybe. I actually use one to pump my "meth". What I do is I use an open top container. 12 gal capacity on my
Posted - Sun Nov 22, 2009 4:57 pm
Richard
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Methoxide and Chicom Pumps
Can one of the 1" chinese clear water pumps be used to mix and pump methoxide? I Just acquired a couple of Ace Roto-Mold cone bottom tanks from a lapsed home
Posted - Sat Nov 21, 2009 6:42 am
Jason J
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Re: Chicago winter gell cure??
Indy cars burn methanol, and NASCAR will likely NEVER use any fuel but the "special" form of gas they now use. Dick
Posted - Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:36 pm
Richard
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Re: Chicago winter gell cure??
Oops, I correct myself. Indy cars are using a blend of methanol and ethanol. Dick
Posted - Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:32 pm
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