i have a small batch i made that failed 3/27(maybe 20-25L). i also have ~25-35L of fairly high titrating oil (~8-9 IIRC). i was considering adding my failed...
I have just started to make my first small batch of biodiesel using a 1 gallon processor made from a paint can and a hot plate. My oil came from the local...
... Greg, you need to use 99% isopropyl alcohol. I couldn't find it in the local drugstore anymore. You might have to get it from a science supply store....
... Thanks Steve I tried some isopropyl gas line antifreeze, but it had a yellow dye in it so I couldn't see the color change very well. I will try to find a ...
... Someone else has mentioned 90+% isoproponol, which is a good idea although I don't think it affects your numbers that much -- just the ease of dissolving...
Any experts in MR? I have a 16 gal processor that I am using for MR. I built the condensor out of 1/2 and 1" copper tubing and have tried twice to recover the...
I use an 18 gallon hot water system expansion tank as a methanol recovery unit that is set up as a simple pot still. My full batch is 15 gallons of glycerol. I...
I have done methanol recovery on three batches. My batch size is 35 gallons. I have recovered between 1.5 and 2 gallons on each of the batches. I use 22%...
Carl, I would try re-precessing it with 50ml methanol and 1g of NaOH (or 2g of KOH if that is what you used) per liter of oil. Rick ... From: carl biodiesel...
Lan Thanks for the info I was told that they clean their fryer every other day so I expected to get clean oil, just not so clean. I just learned that my NaOH...
Greg, I agree with Lan, just try it. If it doesn't full convert, you didn't lose much and you can usually re-process it. One of my sources is a lunch wagon,...
The isoproponol I use is 93% from Long's Drugs. It's a little harder to find than the 70%, but still off the shelf. My KOH is 90% industrial from a chemical...
Fisrst you have to grow the microalgae or algae, that's the hard part. then you have to extract the oil from the microalga. with that oil you make the...
... to find than the 70%, but still off the shelf. pH is the measurement of the concentration and activity of hydrogen ions in a water-based medium, and...
To support Paul's statement, I can report that Bill the Chemist, a lipids chemist with over 40 years of experience, told me that I should go for the lower...
Hey-- was in Harbor Freight, and see that they now have their own brand of "yellow" tape.. Three rolls (1/2"x10ft.) in a pack-- #97610 . $1.89 Just wanted to...
Hi, I've been working on a new web site that explains how to make biodiesel. I've gotten enough of a start that I feel like I can let you know about it without...
site looks good ... From: cottonbiodiesel <cottonbiodiesel@...> Subject: [biodieselbasics] How to Make Biodiesel To: biodieselbasics@yahoogroups.com ...
Great start, Rick. I haven't reviewed everything but did notice you need to pump up the safety section. I would be pleased to help you if you like. Maud...
Thanks Everyone! Yes Maud, I will be pumping up safety more, both in the safety section and scattered out in various pages. This week I'm fine tuning the ...
-- Looks great alot of information or all - In biodieselbasics@yahoogroups.com, "cottonbiodiesel" ... section ... find ... Later ... let ... live. ... you ... ...
Sorry to here about the problems. I hope your launch goes smoothly on Monday! See you Tuesday. Happy 4th to you and your family. Sent via BlackBerry from...
I recently picked up wvo from a new source after looking at it when i returned home i noticed the top half looked normal but the bottom had a yellowish...
Here is a link to pictures of my gas-heated apple-turnover tandem processor. After some stumbles and troubleshooting, I have made an 85 gallon batch in it...
As some of you know I just started making bio diesel, the first batch I made the glycerin was liquid but the 3rd batch was solid in the base of the mason jar....
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