nathanrobo
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I thought this might be an interesting thread for other LC owners, since the stupidly high cost of fuel impacts Cruiser owners more than most other drivers:
As many know I've been producing my own Biodiesel for the last more than five years. When I started it was still a largely experimental fuel and methods of production were a bit crude in comparison. Thanks to the collaboration of a number of enthusiasts (professional bio producers, chemists, engineers and home brewers) who have been prepared to think and experiment, then share results, it is now very easy to produce great fuel easily at home.
I loaned Karl my processor
and polishing kit, basically centrifuge and polishing pots (in the pic are HMPE's that drop out of the fuel at cold temps in the winter
The plan is that Karl will convert his veg oil, try out the process and see what he thinks before taking the next step (building or buying a processor) and return the processor in the next couple of months before I run out of fuel.
Hopefully Karl will chime in a little later this week once he has things set up, to give a commentary on his experience.
Enjoy & feel free to ask questions.
As many know I've been producing my own Biodiesel for the last more than five years. When I started it was still a largely experimental fuel and methods of production were a bit crude in comparison. Thanks to the collaboration of a number of enthusiasts (professional bio producers, chemists, engineers and home brewers) who have been prepared to think and experiment, then share results, it is now very easy to produce great fuel easily at home.
I loaned Karl my processor
and polishing kit, basically centrifuge and polishing pots (in the pic are HMPE's that drop out of the fuel at cold temps in the winter
The plan is that Karl will convert his veg oil, try out the process and see what he thinks before taking the next step (building or buying a processor) and return the processor in the next couple of months before I run out of fuel.
Hopefully Karl will chime in a little later this week once he has things set up, to give a commentary on his experience.
Enjoy & feel free to ask questions.
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