Hi, I'm new to the group, but there are a few of us that have diesels and are working on setting up to make biodiesel with WVO. I was wondering if there is...
Welcome, Simeon D. I called a couple of central Ohio suppliers earlier this week and found that the best price for 55 gallon drums of methanol is available ...
I still have that 250 gallon steel container and trailer if anyone needs to collect quantities of WVO. its in dublin right now ... From: jwbees@... ...
Hi John, ... We're still in the formative stages. We are proceeding with a feasibility study, with the help of the Ohio Cooperative Development Center, at...
You can see pics of my reactor in the Photos section. I havent calibrated it yet or set it all up but the water heater works, I heated some water. the pump...
Hi Simeon, I have a complete Appleseed setup (WVO to BIO-D) that I built and ran last year up until it got too cold to comfortably process in my unheated...
Thanks Micah, I don't know if it is just something with my computer or not, but all the photos of your reactor are blank. It would be great to see what you ...
Thanks for the info John, that's very helpful. Where do you get your KOH? Thanks, Simeon John B. wrote: Welcome, Simeon D. I called a couple of central Ohio...
Simeon, I'm working off of a small amount of 'old stock' KOH that was being pitched by a lab, since one litre test batches don't require much. Very soon, I...
Do you have a vehicle, generator, boat, tractor, or any engine for that matter that runs on diesel? You could be using biodiesel that can be made at home for...
Hi, I've been reading about biodiesel for about 6 months now and have decided to start making it for my 2005 Chevy truck. I was wondering if there was someone...
Biodiesel is one of the most thoroughly tested alternative fuels on the market. Studies have been performed by the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S....
My complete system, soup to nuts (titration to dispensing) is looking for a new home. I need to get it out of my garage. Includes a ~20 gal/wk oil supply...
I was wondering if anyone knew of any good sources in Columbus or South East of Columbus. I have a 1967 Greyhound bus that I am wanting to do a SVO conversion...
Hello quagmireman: Are you also in the WVO bus yahoo group? http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/wvobus/ Concerning good sources of oil, I would expect that...
Hello All, I have just finished modifying my reactor (it was not providing enough mixing) and am now ready to test it. The person I usually get my oil from is...
Hello all... I just joined the group and thought this would be a great place for some Columbus-specific biodiesel info. My wife and I are interested in getting...
Hello Scapeghost07: a) I came across one restaurant in Hilliard that is being paid a token amount for their used oil, but it seems to be the exception rather...
Thanks for your response, John. We've hit up a couple of our favorite restaurants, and so far they've been pretty receptive. We're not yet in a position to set...
Robert, keep the questions rolling. You'll remind me of some that I need to ask. I've got over 6 acres with gardens and orchard, close to a number of horse...
I'm beginning to lean in the KOH direction as well. I'm not looking forward to having NaOH glycerin clogging up the works. I've heard that NaOH settles out...
Hello, I was also looking to find chemicals just a short time ago and I happen to use the following sources. I am just starting to get ready to make some test...
For methanol, these folks had the best deal last time I checked (circa message #277): McGlaughlin Oil: 614-231-2518 or 800-839-6589; address in yellow pages is...
http://www.oliomap.com/ might turn into an interesting resource if many more people on our continent start to use it. Also, if anyone else shares the...
Hi all, I have been a member here for some time but have not really posted much. I have been making biodiesel for a number of years and wont be doing so for...
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