Re: [Biofuel] Automotive Black Box

2005-02-07 Thread Ray J
computer.. its hooked to sensors and looks at your speed and how fast the car is stopping.. if the car is stopping very fast... hitting somthing solid at speeds above 20 miles an hour or so the computer records the last few seconds of information on throttle position, brake line

Re: [Biofuel] Vacuum Solar Tubes

2005-02-07 Thread Stanley Baer
have not looked into it in depth buth if you only need a bit of a vaccuum you may be able to get it by using an air compressor and a venturi. A used vaccuum pump might be available on ebay at an attractive price. Keep me posted if you do any actual expeiments. stan

Re: [Biofuel] mercedes diesel engine recommendations

2005-02-07 Thread Michael Wagner
I am also looking for a 'well seasoned' 300D for biodiesel use. There are a few reasonably priced early '90s machines on the market. Are there issues running B100 on the generation just after the 80-87 model? Mike Wagner - Original Message - From: DB [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL

Re: [Biofuel] Automotive Black Box

2005-02-07 Thread Kirk McLoren
Martin K [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This data can only be subpoenaed by a court of law AFAIK. It is only kept for a few seconds leading up to when airbags are deployed. Beyond that, nobody would be able to find out anything even if they wanted to. That is because the loop is only that long

Re: [Biofuel] Automotive Black Box

2005-02-07 Thread Anti-Fossil
Hello Kirk, Now this is what I call useful information. But I am curious, what do you mean by solid state ? AntiFossil Mike Krafka Minnesota USA - Original Message - From: Kirk McLoren [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2005 5:58 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [Biofuel] Automotive Black Box

2005-02-07 Thread Legal Eagle
Illuminated plates, he he. I belive they have a real problem with that in Toronto Canada where they have an electronic toll road that takes pictures of the liscence plate and send you a bill by the post for the costs, so some folks have taken to putting those neon type illuminated liscence

[Biofuel] Status (biofuel@wwia.org)

2005-02-07 Thread knoton
Mail Delivery - This mail couldn't be displayed - failed message - rxL4*4j2K(BUFyH~_7a5ßj6$ZyxVI0nWhdmCaUQ.hLTgYcB 'wxnNvW)EDä7f$Ii?ih7(O~~3mxu*Tn2J~1FYWh3.3 !WHEq6SpUz)eS)rRßIEJUFTn2r$jpjbßi9+Qoü;T2Xf9 ;W9,.nA*|Y8H|.SI%my2ö$ Note: Received message has been sent as a

Re: [Biofuel] Automotive Black Box

2005-02-07 Thread Andrew Lowe
Hello Kirk, Now this is what I call useful information. But I am curious, what do you mean by solid state ? I would guess he is referring to the innards of the speed camera being of the same construction as the innards of a digital camera, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_camera

Re: [Biofuel] Automotive Black Box

2005-02-07 Thread Anti-Fossil
Hi Luc, Yes, I can see how they might have an issue with that. Isn't it funny how skipping out on paying for services really seems to get peoples attention? I know when I was still in Texas up until 1999, in the Houston area, they were installing those wonderful (dripping with sarcasm) little

[Biofuel] Bill Moyers: There Is No Tomorrow

2005-02-07 Thread knoton
http://www.startribune.com/stories/1519/5211218.html There Is No Tomorrow By Bill Moyers The Star Tribune Sunday 30 January 2005 One of the biggest changes in politics in my lifetime is that the delusional is no longer marginal. It has come in from the fringe, to sit in the seat of

Re: [Biofuel] Automotive Black Box

2005-02-07 Thread Legal Eagle
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; reply-type=original Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit - Original Message - From: Anti-Fossil [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2005 9:00 PM Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Automotive Black Box Hi Luc, Yes, I

Re: [Biofuel] Bill Moyers: There Is No Tomorrow

2005-02-07 Thread Legal Eagle
- Original Message - From: knoton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2005 9:07 PM Subject: [Biofuel] Bill Moyers: There Is No Tomorrow http://www.startribune.com/stories/1519/5211218.html There Is No Tomorrow By Bill Moyers The Star Tribune

[Biofuel] Re: New method for the production of home made bio-diesel

2005-02-07 Thread Dana Knight
O'Neil, Hey there. I just started on the BioD journey recently my self. In fact today I made my first test batch with new Canola oil and KOH.so far so good. Not being a chemist, there is very little chance that I could do this with out all the help this site, Girl Mark, Lance and Steve here

Re: [Biofuel] re: Bill Clark and Acusorb Beads

2005-02-07 Thread Keith Addison
anything ] Sorry if I mis-quoted you. That was the take I got on what you said. But you were wrong. And it was said several times. Perhaps it was just a misunderstanding It's not a misunderstanding. If you're going to quote someone back at them, rather belligerently as you did, it's

Re: [Biofuel] Vacuum Solar Tubes

2005-02-07 Thread Doug Foskey
Hi, 2 sources of vacuum pumps: Medical off diesel cars. I have used an ex-medical vacuum pump to transfer liquid. They will usually evacuate to about -1/2 atmosphere, or about -3.5 lbs. Car vacuum pumps are not as good. Most pumps require oil mist for lubrication, but this can be introduced

Re: [Biofuel] Automotive Black Box

2005-02-07 Thread Greg Harbican
You had better believe it, it has been used to put more than one person behind bars, and without a warrant. Greg H. - Original Message - From: Ray J [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2005 21:09 Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Automotive Black Box But I

Re: [Biofuel] Re:FOOD vS FUEL

2005-02-07 Thread Pannir P.V
Helow The price of imported canola oil in Brazil is 3 time than soy bean oil as this is proved and recomended to prevent cancer.This oil has superior unsaturated fatty acids and is recomended as one of the best oil to prevent cancer. Hence using the oil cake to make BIOD

Re: [Biofuel] U.S., Islam, and Religion

2005-02-07 Thread desertstallion
Hi Luc, As I believe you said that your sister was thinking of moving to Europe from her homeland for a bit of fresh air, I might mention that I am a US expatriate. I've lived overseas now for a total of fifteen years. The reasons were varied, partly economic, partly to reduce work stress,

[Biofuel] POWER TO PEOPLE AND FREEDOM FROM THE POVERTY

2005-02-07 Thread Pannir P.V
Thank you Keith for bringing here Sanjay Suri report Only bringing all the leader from the south and very less developed nation , the world can com togother as one. By helping the poor people have Biofuel power , the developed nation can get back all the money as money

Re: [Biofuel] U.S., Islam, and Religion

2005-02-07 Thread desertstallion
Hi Keith, et. al., Yes, that is what I had in mind. Kim had mentioned how much she valued the interaction on this list, something that I also value, and feel that many value. It is/has been an education and even an inspiration. At the same time, for the world in general, I feel that to move

[Biofuel] Gobal Warming - Ice Buffering

2005-02-07 Thread desertstallion
Recently there have been many news reports concerning global warming, some of which have discussed the melting of huge amounts of glacial ice from the poles and high mountain ranges. Often, there is also mention of the fact that the actual global temperature has risen very little. What I

[Biofuel] Re: New method for the production of home made bio-diesel

2005-02-07 Thread Keith Addison
snip I am building the Appleseed reactor and so far I have spent about $200 on lab gear (glass ware, pH meter, scale, etc.), and three steel 55 gal drums. Still looking for a suitable 50-60 gal water heater for which I will most likely spend $50 - $100 from a local used plumbing shop. If you

Re: [Biofuel] New method for the production of home made bio-diesel

2005-02-07 Thread Keith Addison
Hello, I would like to try making bio-diesel. I've been reading as much material as I can find on the topic, but have not been able to find some key bits of information. I was hoping people on this list might know some of the answers or be able to point me to other resources.

Re: [Biofuel] Automotive Black Box

2005-02-07 Thread Legal Eagle
OnStar, gotta love it eh? The epitome of an invible friend. The Chucky, kind that is.(Chucky is a demonic marionette come alive and terrorising everyone) However this feature is an option, so you control whether or not you want to be surveillanced, unlike the other gizmo, and like you said,

Re: [Biofuel] mercedes diesel engine recommendations

2005-02-07 Thread Legal Eagle
I think you will find that the W123 body type will do the job quite nicely. Now that the expansion of my BD system is almost complete the next project upgrade on the BEnz this coming fall, God willing, is to go to a two tank system commonly used for SVO/WVO however I want it for deep winter

Re: [Biofuel] Re: New method for the production of home made bio-diesel

2005-02-07 Thread Legal Eagle
- Original Message - From: Dana Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2005 11:35 PM Subject: [Biofuel] Re: New method for the production of home made bio-diesel I just started on the BioD journey recently my self. In fact today I made my first

Re: [Biofuel] U.S., Islam, and Religion

2005-02-07 Thread Legal Eagle
Not my sister, someone else's, however you make interesting points. I have lived in Canada, the US, New Zealand and Australia and have travelled to New Caledonia, Fiji, Tahiti, as well as The Samoas (Western and American) and can say with all assuredness that it certainly IS an education. The

Re: Swiss government: was Re: [Biofuel] OOPS (typo) -- sorry Kieth

2005-02-07 Thread Michael Redler
Thanks Doug, I think nitpicking (as you say) is allowed in this forum. It's always good to have someone around who is interested in checking the details. The only additional thing I would encourage is to look for what can't be found in print. The proof of the pudding is in the tasting and

Re: [Biofuel] Re: New method for the production of home made bio-diesel

2005-02-07 Thread Greg Harbican
Why not make your own 'Water Heater'? Greg H. - Original Message - From: Dana Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2005 21:35 Subject: [Biofuel] Re: New method for the production of home made bio-diesel I am building the Appleseed reactor and

Re: [Biofuel] U.S., Islam, and Religion

2005-02-07 Thread Hakan Falk
Luc, I do not think that the climate have changed that much, when it comes to individuals that travel. This of course assuming that you are not going directly to the trouble spots. It was interesting to see that you have been in Western Samoa, which I found to be one of the true paradises

RE: [Biofuel] Automotive Black Box

2005-02-07 Thread Chris Lloyd
I was still in Texas up until 1999, in the Houston area, they were installing those wonderful (dripping with sarcasm) little cameras on every traffic light they could find. Those cameras are everywhere here in the UK. On motorways they track you over bridge to over bridge and in urban areas

Re: [Biofuel] American or Canadian

2005-02-07 Thread Michael Redler
Hey everyone. I just got back from Montreal and had a blast! I stayed at a hotel on Cresent street (Rue Cresent) and it was total chaos (in a good way) -- a string of shops, cafe's, bars and dance clubs. I don't know if I can make a serious contribution to this thread. I just wanted to say

Re: [Biofuel] Automotive Black Box

2005-02-07 Thread info
Hi, Car rental companies have been using a version of the black box to record speed and other factors, giving them a record of the renters driving habits. If you have to rent a car, you may want to be aware of this practice. There is no such thing as privacy anymore, regards tallex

Re: [Biofuel] U.S., Islam, and Religion

2005-02-07 Thread robert luis rabello
Hi Luc, As I believe you said that your sister was thinking of moving to Europe from her homeland for a bit of fresh air Uh, Derek, that would be MY sister! I might mention that I am a US expatriate. I've lived overseas now for a total of fifteen years. I moved to Canada in

Re: [Biofuel] U.S., Islam, and Religion

2005-02-07 Thread Legal Eagle
- Original Message - From: robert luis rabello [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2005 10:01 AM Subject: Re: [Biofuel] U.S., Islam, and Religion snip I would be sad to see her go, only because she would be very far away, and at times, she seems like

Re: Swiss government: was Re: [Biofuel] OOPS (typo) -- sorry Kieth

2005-02-07 Thread desertstallion
Hi, Hi Mike, et. al., Well if we had more choices there might be less of a need for negative voting. What I mean is that it seems like a long long time since either of the two parties have put up candidates whom I wanted to vote for. Rather, I find myself voting for the one I least dislike.

Re: [Biofuel] Vacuum Solar Tubes

2005-02-07 Thread Kirk McLoren
I can tell you flat out that even a 90% vacuum conducts VERY well and you NEED a 2 stage pump. Otherwise stay with a full atmospheric pressure collector. There is very little difference between 1 atmosphere and 0.1 atmosphere. I know this from experience. Kirk --- Doug Foskey [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Biofuel] Automotive Black Box

2005-02-07 Thread Kirk McLoren
Cameras that do not use film have a CCD array (charge coupled device) as they are small and low power unlike the vidicons, orthicons and plumbicons of yore. They are silicon detectors much like a transistor. They are not vacuum tubes, they are a special type of integrated circuit. If you have a

Re: [Biofuel] U.S., Islam, and Religion

2005-02-07 Thread Kirk McLoren
For those that do not have this opportunity to broaden their perceptions of the world -- Buy a good shortwave radio and use it. Kirk --- robert luis rabello [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Luc, As I believe you said that your sister was thinking of moving to

re: [Biofuel] Gobal Warming - Ice Buffering

2005-02-07 Thread DHAJOGLO
Derek, I don't think anyone has much of a clue as to the actual amount of heat that is being produced and absorbed into the ice. Once the ice is gone, we might really start cooking around here. Derek I would imagine they will get a clue when Manhattan is under 2 feet of water. That will

[Biofuel] Bill Moyers: There Is No Tomorrow

2005-02-07 Thread knoton
The sad truth is that these crackpot evangelical christians DO believe the fantasies they have fabricated and they are attempting to remake America and the world based on those fantasies. Let's don't shoot the messenger. In addition to being a journalist, Mr. Moyers is/was an ordained Southern

Re: [Biofuel] Gobal Warming - Ice Buffering

2005-02-07 Thread Kirk McLoren
Yes, there were tropical conditions in Montana at one time. Coal deposits in Antarctica. Since plants also suffer from high temps it is interesting to contemplate what the equator was like. I suggest the thermal pump was far more energetic (equator to pole air flow) Your comment re buffering is

Re: [Biofuel] Re: New method for the production of home made bio-diesel

2005-02-07 Thread Anti-Fossil
AntiFossil Mike Krafka Minnesota USA - Original Message - From: Dana Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2005 10:35 PM Subject: [Biofuel] Re: New method for the production of home made bio-diesel snip I am building the Appleseed reactor and so

Re: [Biofuel] Re:FOOD vS FUEL

2005-02-07 Thread Kirk McLoren
I do not think canola or soy are fit for human consumption. Canola is a variant of rape seed, a member of the mustard family. Humans should use olive oil and it should not be used for cooking. For cooking natural saturated fats such as tallow (beef fat)should be used. I have been researching

Re: [Biofuel] Re:FOOD vS FUEL

2005-02-07 Thread Anti-Fossil
Hello Kirk, Although this is the first time I have ever seen this actually written, I do not think canola or soy are fit for human consumption I could not possibly agree more, and also for health reasons. AntiFossil Mike Krafka Minnesota USA - Original Message -

Re: [Biofuel] Re: New method for the production of home made bio-diesel

2005-02-07 Thread Legal Eagle
- Original Message - From: Keith Addison [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2005 6:31 AM Subject: [Biofuel] Re: New method for the production of home made bio-diesel snip Be aware that the 1 clear water pump usually recommended for these reactors is

Re: [Biofuel] U.S., Islam, and Religion

2005-02-07 Thread robert luis rabello
Hello Robert (This is robert's attempt at clarification) Our foreign policy feeds from the well of our culture. I have a couple of Arabic friends (a Palestinian and a Lebanese) who complain that decadence in our society, especially consumerism and the weird depravity

Re: [Biofuel] Gobal Warming - Ice Buffering

2005-02-07 Thread Keith Addison
Very interesting! Seems to me I've read explanations of this before, but it didn't really hit home. Thanks very much for putting it so clearly. Once the ice is gone, we might really start cooking around here. I fear you're right. :-( Regards Keith Recently there have been many news

Re: [Biofuel] Re: New method for the production of home made bio-diesel

2005-02-07 Thread Keith Addison
G'day Keith/Dana; - Original Message - From: Keith Addison [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2005 6:31 AM Subject: [Biofuel] Re: New method for the production of home made bio-diesel snip Be aware that the 1 clear water pump usually recommended for

Re: [Biofuel] New method for the production of home made bio-diesel

2005-02-07 Thread Keith Addison
Some algae resources and snippets for you - not a lot, and probably you've seen them before. First, a post to the Biodiesel list on GMO algae engineered for oil: William Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 01 Jun 2004 09:53:44 -0500 Subject: Re: [Biodiesel] Re: How do u get biodiesel from

Re: [Biofuel] Re:FOOD vS FUEL

2005-02-07 Thread Legal Eagle
- Original Message - From: Anti-Fossil [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2005 12:26 PM Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Re:FOOD vS FUEL Hello Kirk, Although this is the first time I have ever seen this actually written, I do not think canola

[Biofuel] Re: Re:FOOD vS FUEL

2005-02-07 Thread georgebostic
Why not cook with olive oil? George ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable):

Re: [Biofuel] Re: New method for the production of home made bio-diesel

2005-02-07 Thread Legal Eagle
Luc - Original Message - From: Keith Addison [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2005 1:00 PM Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Re: New method for the production of home made bio-diesel Uh, g'day Luc G'day Keith/Dana; - Original Message - From: Keith

[Biofuel] Vacuum solar tubes

2005-02-07 Thread chris davidson
Kirk, Alright, I think I will go ahead and try to find a used vacuum pump from somewhere,it seems to be worth it.Would a 4 cfm 2 stage be sufficient?I guess a hard vacuum seems to be the best way to go about making solar tubes out of glass.That's really interesting that you used a very reduced

Re: [Biofuel] Re: New method for the production of home made bio-diesel

2005-02-07 Thread Fred Finch
Say Mike, If you have an extra water heater, I am in Minnesota and might be able to easily get it if there was one available!! fred On Mon, 7 Feb 2005 10:34:17 -0600, Anti-Fossil [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: AntiFossil Mike Krafka Minnesota USA - Original Message - From: Dana

[Biofuel] sometimes anger can motivate

2005-02-07 Thread Anti-Fossil
I just received this from my father, with no references, of course, to verify any of the numbers contained within. However, I do know him to be an honest, and trustworthy man. So, while I cannot vouge for the validity of the specifics of this post, I can, without hesitation, say that if my

Re: [Biofuel] Re:FOOD vS FUEL

2005-02-07 Thread Keith Addison
I do not think canola or soy are fit for human consumption. Canola is a variant of rape seed, a member of the mustard family. Humans should use olive oil and it should not be used for cooking. For cooking natural saturated fats such as tallow (beef fat)should be used. I have been researching

Re: [Biofuel] Vacuum solar tubes

2005-02-07 Thread Kirk McLoren
The pumping rate determines the cycle time assuming the connection is large enough so that it doesn't have a large effect on pumping rate. I used to pull water vapor out of refrigerator systems that had gotten contaminated. Took hours though. The coating from the torch is carbon black and is

Re: [Biofuel] Re:FOOD vS FUEL

2005-02-07 Thread bob allen
Kirk McLoren wrote: I do not think canola or soy are fit for human consumption. Canola is a variant of rape seed, a member of the mustard family. and just how does that disqualify it for human consumption? Humans should use olive oil and it should not be used for cooking. For cooking

Re: [Biofuel] Re: Re:FOOD vS FUEL

2005-02-07 Thread Kirk McLoren
http://www.mercola.com/2003/oct/15/cooking_oil.htm Although mainstream media portrays olive oil as the healthiest oil, this title does not extend to cooking. Olive oil is primarily a monounsaturated fat. This means that it has one double bond in its fatty acid structure. Although a

Re: [Biofuel] Vacuum solar tubes

2005-02-07 Thread info
Hi Kirk, It is very interesting that you are experimenting with this tech. There used to be a company called Fournalle in Montreal Canada that had licensed vacuum tube solar collectors from Phillips. They tried to market their systems for about 10 years but went bankrupt around 1984.

Re: [Biofuel] Re:FOOD vS FUEL

2005-02-07 Thread Kirk McLoren
More than a little opinionated aren't you? I challenge you on your allegation of nuttiness. Prove your statement has any factual basis. For example your denigration of chelation is without factual knowledge. You write in the style of the keepers of the one true faith. I'm willing to bet your

Re: [Biofuel] Re: New method for the production of home madebio-diesel

2005-02-07 Thread Anti-Fossil
You bet it's available Fred! What part of MN are you in? I'm in south central, very near Easton. AntiFossil Mike Krafka Minnesota USA - Original Message - From: Fred Finch [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2005 1:39 PM Subject: Re: [Biofuel] Re: New