what % pure should you use for biodiesel? I can get 100% and 98% pure, would prefer the 98% pure, as it's cheaper. Just wondering will it make a difference...
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Ralph Walsh
ralphwalsh1947
Apr 1, 2008 2:55 pm
Steve 100% is best but there is usually a little water in our oil anyway. Reclaiming methanol from biodiesel is usually 97%-98% depending on how fancy the...
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John Grabe
johngrabe
Apr 1, 2008 10:52 pm
Lan, I agree totally about the black iron. Seems the gal cast stuff is way cheaper even if you acid the stuff and some may find the reduced cost attractive. ...
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usfpyro
Apr 2, 2008 12:36 am
I brew bio in the Tampa (FL) area and have a steady supply of 275 gallon poly totes, used on time for food grade transport. These are great for...
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Lan Barnes
lanbarnes
Apr 2, 2008 1:02 am
Total parts for me, including a dent-return HWH, were < $200. I know there are reasons people want to ask about alternatives, but black iron is recommended for...
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saabbangerman
Apr 2, 2008 10:58 am
Have just done my 2nd dry wash batch and it has gone gelatinous. After initial reaction, settling and separation, I then put it back in my reactor, and heated...
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pd110961
Apr 2, 2008 11:13 am
hi out there.. phil here from the UK. i run a website www.biodieselfilters.co.uk and sell all types of stuff for filtering oil, veg oil, bio diesel etc......
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bill boyd
bill_hot_u
Apr 2, 2008 12:39 pm
HI I DO WANT TO GO APPLESEED ROUNT SO DOSE ANYONE KNOW HOW MUCH BLACK IRON WILL BE MADED BILL Lan Barnes <lan@...> wrote: Total parts for...
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Jay Gaydosh
acpi03
Apr 2, 2008 1:12 pm
For a shopping list for the Appleseed Processor go to the Collaborative Biodiesel COmmunity "Appleseed Processor" link at: ...
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Del Martin
del_martins
Apr 2, 2008 1:24 pm
If you change over to the dry wash method, you will never have emulsion problems again. No water, powder or pellets. Just air Look at this Yahoo group: ...
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Del Martin
del_martins
Apr 2, 2008 1:32 pm
Phil, With the Dollar vs Pound. 1 pound is 2 dollars and makes the bag filters expensive for us here. Those same bag filters cost us $3.50 here instead of...
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Jack Pezold
jackpezold
Apr 2, 2008 3:37 pm
I too have had similar problems which I would characterize as "snot". The problem seems to be the result of excess methanol holding soap and some small amount...
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John Grabe
johngrabe
Apr 2, 2008 6:08 pm
Lan, Thanks. It came up in another post where the guy couldn't get black iron parts but they were available in galvanized. I thought his fix using the...
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Lan Barnes
lanbarnes
Apr 2, 2008 6:39 pm
I should read more closely. I suppose people in rural areas may be dependent on their HW store. My impression is that black iron is for natural gas, and thus...
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sozio.rm
Apr 3, 2008 2:20 pm
I have been washing my bio with regular water and it has been working great. dwhats the difference between distilled and regular, besides the price....
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her_schmoopie
Apr 3, 2008 4:56 pm
OK, so Ralph, Maude, and Eric I have gone back to square one by dropping JTF and going through the Tutorial. I am using the correct base values for KOH (7.8),...
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Paul
girlguidebis...
Apr 3, 2008 7:57 pm
... as to what I can do to get 0 dropout or why my oil would be titrating so high? Is your oil completely dry? Paul...
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lotus3390@...
lsum8121
Apr 4, 2008 3:42 am
Steve, I use 9 as my base number with KOH. This makes up for the fact that my KOH is not 100% pure and a little bit of a fudge factor. As far as oil...
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lylecroc
Apr 4, 2008 4:34 am
I recommend using 11 g / Liter KOH. I used to use 7, had my fuel tested for total glycerin, and it was 0.29 (a bit above ASTM cutoff of 0.24%). On the advice...
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dbacrownhoney@...
dbacrownhoney
Apr 4, 2008 4:40 am
Hey everybody, I'm new to the list and have a quick question. I plan on making biodiesel from used vegetable oil using methanol and Red Devil lye. Is it ...
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her_schmoopie
Apr 4, 2008 10:33 am
JT, The 8% is the amount used in the two stage process. ... plan on ... Devil lye. Is it ... I could ... find it. ... Guides. ... ncid=aoltrv00030000000016)...
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her_schmoopie
Apr 4, 2008 10:35 am
Oil is completely dry. ... comments...
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dbacrownhoney@...
dbacrownhoney
Apr 4, 2008 11:07 am
OK thanks. Another question, If you buy methanol in 55 gallon drum quantity,as the drum is emptied, does anyone have a problem with condensation forming and...
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Barry Latham
aplusforenergy
Apr 4, 2008 12:09 pm
The reaction requires at least 13% MeOH. Look into the 16%BOOST method; although some people are getting away will using less than 16% without reported...
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thomas caldwell
twcaldwell2000
Apr 4, 2008 12:19 pm
Hello Lyle, what percentage of methanol do you use, and do you use the 80/20 process? I would seem to think that the additional KOH would give a problem about...
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Ralph Walsh
ralphwalsh1947
Apr 4, 2008 12:33 pm
JT, I use 16% methanol and have had successful batches with 15% but total failures using anything less. I have never heard of anyone using only 8%. Ralph Walsh...
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Ralph Walsh
ralphwalsh1947
Apr 4, 2008 12:48 pm
Steve, Your calculations on these two batches seem to be OK so if your oil is dry there are only be a few possibilities: 1. You are still a little under on...
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thomas caldwell
twcaldwell2000
Apr 4, 2008 1:21 pm
Actually, black pipe is for any type of gas, natural or propane (butane), something in the gas reacts with the galvanized zinc. Galvanized is usually used for...
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Howard Apel
hwapel21959
Apr 4, 2008 1:23 pm
I am looking for a distributor / partner for our Biodiesel catalysts and QuickTests, among other things. You must be in business as a biodiesel equipment or...
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David Dehn
skatefast2003
Apr 4, 2008 2:07 pm
I just bought a used, 50 gal industrial strength electric hot water tank (paid $275. I think new, it would sell for about $600 or more). So this is way...
