[biofuels-biz] Fwd: Re: What Is Synthetic Oil Made Of?

2003-09-19 Thread Keith Addison
Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2003 22:09:53 - From: nortonvillars [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: What Is Synthetic Oil Made Of? Synthetic oils (Group IV and V) are made from ethane, propane, butane and other gases-liquids from petroleum processing or hydrocarbon processing. The

[biofuels-biz] re: what are synthetic oils made of

2003-09-19 Thread Chris Jude
I strongly suggest Mobil 1 15-40 or 0-40. These are the two highest rated oils by MB, andthe only two that pass their most stringent testing. If you want more information, try searching on www.mbz.org. As a mercedes diesel owner, I highly reccommend joining the MB Diesel list at that

[biofuels-biz] OT: (fwd) New York Times T-Zero Article Today

2003-09-19 Thread murdoch
In reference to our recent discussions of Electrics and Hybrids and trailers and what-not. NEW YORK TIMES Friday, September 19, 2003 Lots of Zoom, With Batteries By CHRIS DIXON O.K., you hit this button, says Alan Cocconi, pointing to a control on a little G-force meter attached to his

[biofuel] WVO burners...

2003-09-19 Thread Mike Barnett
Hi, Im new to this list, and interested in WVO burners. I have strated to collect WVO from a restaurant, and would like to build a babington style burner. Anyone with experiences willing to share? Mike JAMAICA Yahoo! Groups Sponsor -~-- Buy

Re: [biofuel] What Is Synthetic Oil Made Of?

2003-09-19 Thread MH
john koning wrote: In response to your question on synthetic oil, check out this web site called The motor oil Bible Cost about $10.00 to down load but will answer all your questions True synthetics base stock is made of PAO's (Polyalphaolefins) there are other base stocks, some of

[biofuel] Fwd: Re: What Is Synthetic Oil Made Of?

2003-09-19 Thread Keith Addison
Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2003 22:09:53 - From: nortonvillars [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: What Is Synthetic Oil Made Of? Synthetic oils (Group IV and V) are made from ethane, propane, butane and other gases-liquids from petroleum processing or hydrocarbon processing. The

Re: [biofuel] Never read a bigger pile of horse manure in my life...

2003-09-19 Thread MH
Some of the talk reminds me of a poster I'd seen from -- The Fair and Balanced Peace Pretzel http://protest.bmgbiz.net Bush vs Bush 874K jpg http://protest.bmgbiz.net/bushvsbush.html The caption reads -- Candidate G.W.BUSH If we're an arrogant nation, they'll resent us. If we're

[biofuel] GWB - All hat and no cattle

2003-09-19 Thread MH
The only hope Bush gives me, is hoping my vote gets counted. http://www.allhatnocattle.net/9-16-03-bush_low_employment.htm Tuesday, September 16, 2003 Bush: All hat and no cattle By MAUREEN DOWD SYNDICATED COLUMNIST http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/opinion/139705_dowd16.html

Re: [biofuel] WVO burners...

2003-09-19 Thread Keith Addison
Hi, Im new to this list, and interested in WVO burners. I have strated to collect WVO from a restaurant, and would like to build a babington style burner. Anyone with experiences willing to share? Mike JAMAICA Hello Mike, welcome You don't say what you want to use it for. The Babington gives

[biofuel] Fwd: Confusion, ignorance about biotech food

2003-09-19 Thread Keith Addison
FYI From: News Update from The Campaign [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Shocking survey results from the Pew Initiative Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2003 04:51:17 -0500 News Update From The Campaign to Label Genetically Engineered Foods --

Re: [biofuel] WVO burners...

2003-09-19 Thread Mike Barnett
Thanks Keith, I must say I am honored to hear from you, as I have always been a silent admirer of your work. I have been amazed at what you have done, and moreso I find your site interesting as I used to live and work that side of the world too. I would like to use the waste oil from a

[biofuel] suitability of fuel injection sytems for biofuel?

2003-09-19 Thread qbensis
Hello All I am looking for a an early 90's diesel volkswagon to run biofuel in and am finding that most models for sale have turbo fuel injected motors (TDI). Does anyone have any info on the compatability of such engine systems with biofuel (the injectors clog for example)? Is there any

[biofuel] OT: (fwd) New York Times T-Zero Article Today

2003-09-19 Thread murdoch
In reference to our recent discussions of Electrics and Hybrids and trailers and what-not. NEW YORK TIMES Friday, September 19, 2003 Lots of Zoom, With Batteries By CHRIS DIXON O.K., you hit this button, says Alan Cocconi, pointing to a control on a little G-force meter attached to his

Re: [biofuel] phosphoric acid in Foolproof method

2003-09-19 Thread Keith Addison
simonswb6 wrote: In Aleks Foolproof method, step 18 recommends using %25 of the total glycerine and mix with 10% phosphoric acid. Can you use other types of acids for this? how about citric or sulfuric? i have seen these mentioned when doing the bubble wash? Should you use the same acid when

Re: [biofuel] WVO burners...

2003-09-19 Thread Hakan Falk
Hi Mike, Reading your posting, I cannot avoid making a few reflections. 20 gallons of WVO per month is far to valuable to use it for heating of water in Jamaica, you do have the perfect location for using solar panels for that. For the hot water to bungalows, salt water distillation, etc.,

[biofuel] Re: phosphoric acid in Foolproof method

2003-09-19 Thread skillshare
I have to say I'm starting to change my mind about acid in the wash, but I think it has to be used a bit more scientifically than just 'adding some' which is how homebrewers seem to use it. Ive messed up a batch while experimenting that way not too long ago, overdid it on the HCL and a

[biofuel] Jatropha Oil as renewable fuel for road transport?

2003-09-19 Thread Bukaza Chachage
Dear all, I'm doing a self study on the viability of using Jatropha Oil for road transport in Tanzania. Please, I would like to know the economic viability and technical issues to use Jatropha Oil for road transport. Cheers Bukaza Chachage == Download ringtones, logos and picture messages at

Re: [biofuel] WVO burners...

2003-09-19 Thread Keith Addison
Hi Mike Thanks Keith, I must say I am honored to hear from you, as I have always been a silent admirer of your work. Mike, thankyou, really - as for my work, it's great of you to say so, much appreciated, but an honour, not at all, nothing special, mumble mumble... I have been amazed at

Re: [biofuel] WVO burners...

2003-09-19 Thread Mike Barnett
Salui Hakan! What I really should have said is that we have installed solar, but I was thinking of WVO as a backup as opposed to electric heating. I also thought of providing the same restaurant with hot water, so they will get a better grease removal from the plates Mike JAMAICA -

Re: [biofuel] Synthetic Oil

2003-09-19 Thread A Wilkins
Martin, I say nothing because I sell something. I say what I believe based on what I know and have found out about the industry. I would like to ask you one thing about synthetic working much better much longer: Where on the bottle does it say you can go longer between oil changes

Re: [biofuel] Synthetic Oil

2003-09-19 Thread Martin Klingensmith
It doesn't. Unless it's Amsoil the manufacturer still wants you to buy their oil every 3000 miles. http://www.amsoil.com/lit/lng_article/ http://www.mobil1.com/why/myths.jsp While Mobil 1 has given excellent results in extended oil drain tests, ExxonMobil prefers to remain conservative with oil