I handle these chemicals on a daily basis at work in HUGE quantities. First and foremost read the MSDS, understand what you are dealing with, get the proper PPE and wear it, then from there on out use common sense (assuming you have read and understand the various recipes available).
Mike
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1995 F 350 CC PSD 4X4, 4.10's with E4OD. DIY open element air intake. DPP Downpipe. 10K mod, Fumoto drain valve, SCMT 1705, Shimmed FPR, Stancor GP thingy. BDP Stg I's. Panasonic HU feeding an Orion 800.2 for the two 12" JL's and an Orion XTR400.4 for the Infinity 6.1's Yeah its a diesel but I cant hear it from inside the cab. 5 " open exhaust is installed, she barks now! Isspro Trans,Pyro & Boost on the A pillar. Tru-Cool 28,000# stacked plate trans cooler. bdp Stg I's and a UCC TC and Trans-go Tugger kit to hold it to the ground.
Purchased 9/29/03 @ 108,000 mi
As of 12/25/05 its @ 160,000 mi
Upcoming mods- ?
Also play with a '65 Mustang "ground upped" and a customized 92 Harley. Life is good.
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Only problem is, common sense ain't that common. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]
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Thats ok, the production part will then be a "thinning of the herd" process. Should bring the regional IQ up a few points for every person who manages to DARWIN themselves while making Bio-D.
Cause you have to be a real darwin candidate to screw yourself up making small batch recipes.
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Only problem is, common sense ain't that common. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]
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You are very right, there may very well be a whole new addition to the Darwin Awards after this stuff catches on. You cant save people from themselves [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img]
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1995 F 350 CC PSD 4X4, 4.10's with E4OD. DIY open element air intake. DPP Downpipe. 10K mod, Fumoto drain valve, SCMT 1705, Shimmed FPR, Stancor GP thingy. BDP Stg I's. Panasonic HU feeding an Orion 800.2 for the two 12" JL's and an Orion XTR400.4 for the Infinity 6.1's Yeah its a diesel but I cant hear it from inside the cab. 5 " open exhaust is installed, she barks now! Isspro Trans,Pyro & Boost on the A pillar. Tru-Cool 28,000# stacked plate trans cooler. bdp Stg I's and a UCC TC and Trans-go Tugger kit to hold it to the ground.
Purchased 9/29/03 @ 108,000 mi
As of 12/25/05 its @ 160,000 mi
Upcoming mods- ?
Also play with a '65 Mustang "ground upped" and a customized 92 Harley. Life is good.
This process is not for the timid or worry-some. It does take common sense and steps to insure safety. If you have small kids around that play all over the yard or go into the garage to get their bikes out, keep the supplies out of sight. I have 2 boys ages 9 and almost 12. i am very fortunate that they show an interest in BD and how to make it, but they understand that you dont mess with the ingredients. When I was making my first batch, they came outside to see me and before I could see them, they were running across the street to get away from the smell. That alone made them respect it. When it was in the reaction phase, they loved to see it seperate and change. I plan on doing 10 gallons at a time when I get settled in to the new house. I use VP anol and it is $30/5 gallons. If I can get it cheaper that would be great. Lets just be careful in our making, polite in conversation, and eager to learn this process. it is not for everyone, but it is for me and I will continue to make BD.
1996 PSD F-350 crew cab 4x4, AB CODE CALIFORNIA TRUCK, 5 speed,CON-O SMFW modified by Southbend Clutch, ORU Reverse Shackle kit, 4:10, u.s. gear chip, IDM MOD BY ME , down pipe, 4 inch straight pipe, boost and EGT gauges,PRO COMP A/T's 305-70's, Bilstein's, ditched the k&n filter for an open element Baldwin PA 2818, kenwood & polk audio sound system.
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2002 Excursion PSD 4x4 XLT Premium- TN BB 1.0 Turbo , 6.0 IC, 8 inch Sky Jacker lift, FOX shocks with remotes, 35-12.50R17 BFG Muds mounted on 17x10 Boyd Coddington Billet wheels, ORU Frozen rotors, custom hybrid intake, DVD/2 monitors, Billet grill, XM radio, DP Tuner PCM QLJ5/PMT1 combo, Edge Juice/Attitude for gauges.
I still cannot smell a damn thing... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]
Your methanol price is pretty high. Im buying the same stuff (VP) for 3.40/g. Per gallon. Just at a race shop where the owner came and gave me some wierd looks...(Like gee, he sure looks clean for a druggie...) [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img]
My 15g coned bottom tank just came, and Ill be getting oil tomorrow. Now I just need to learn how to do titrations, and then I should be set.................. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img]
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I still cannot smell a damn thing... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]
Your methanol price is pretty high. Im buying the same stuff (VP) for 3.40/g. Per gallon. Just at a race shop where the owner came and gave me some wierd looks...(Like gee, he sure looks clean for a druggie...) [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img]
My 15g coned bottom tank just came, and Ill be getting oil tomorrow. Now I just need to learn how to do titrations, and then I should be set.................. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img]
<font color="blue">"I've always believed that a lot of the trouble in the world would disappear if we were talking to each other instead of about each other." </font>
<font color="red">- Ronald Reagan April 11, 1984</font>
I would have to come up with a pretty big expolsion to do damage to cross creek...
Although I did do some off roading out there just before they build the coarse........Nearly got stuck. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]
I really like your little signature addition...Truer words havent been spoken...
I would have to come up with a pretty big expolsion to do damage to cross creek...
Although I did do some off roading out there just before they build the coarse........Nearly got stuck. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]
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Well, we're headed out to play Soboba Springs and Menifee Lakes today. New courses for us so should be fun. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]
<font color="blue">"I've always believed that a lot of the trouble in the world would disappear if we were talking to each other instead of about each other." </font>
<font color="red">- Ronald Reagan April 11, 1984</font>
Where did you get yours from? So far, I only found one at this URL
Only that one that I found is MDPE, which I am not sure of. I know that HDPE is highly recommand for Bio-D stuff.
HDPE is High-Density Polyethylene. Clearly MDPE is Medium-Density Ployethylene. Only that HDPE is the standard meaning of recycle symbol with number 2. Notice all plastic bottles that you drink your favorite drink from, they are PETE with recycle symbol with number 1.
To learn more about Resin Identification Code - read this web page
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'95 F-350 XLT PSD, CC, 2WD, Garrett Turbo AR 1.1, 5spd ZF tranny, LUK, 4.10 Limited Slip, just added Dual Arm Tenisoner. Just added my ol' vacuum gauge to monitor my vacuum pump.
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Now that I look, it doesnt say anything about its rating (Other than it is polyurethane)
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Clearly, it stated "Tanks are manufactured from medium density polyethylene with U.V. inhibitors and designed for containment of liquids of up to 1.7 specific gravity."
Good question about specific gravity... what is bio-diesel's specific gravity in general from home-brewing?
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'95 F-350 XLT PSD, CC, 2WD, Garrett Turbo AR 1.1, 5spd ZF tranny, LUK, 4.10 Limited Slip, just added Dual Arm Tenisoner. Just added my ol' vacuum gauge to monitor my vacuum pump.
Good question about specific gravity... what is bio-diesel's specific gravity in general from home-brewing?
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I have seen text which specifies the acceptable range but I am unable to locate at this time. I remember that .88 is optimum with .92 being the upper limit. Below is a paragrapn from the Journey to Forever website.
"Measure specific gravity (SG) by weighing a specific volume of the fuel. Remember that volume is also sensitive to temperature. A liter should weigh about 880 gm at 15.5 deg C."
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<span style="color: blue">2003 SD F250</span>, 7.3 ltr. PSD, Auto, Lariat, White over Gold Crew Cab, FX4 Package, 3.73 Limited Slip, Line-X bed coating, DS External Transmission Filter, AIS Severe Duty, DS 203 degree thermostat, Grill Mod (gutter guard), Ruff Stock Grill Guard, System1 In-line Fuel Filter (pre-pump), Hutch mod, Harpooned, Bridgestone Dueler A/T REVOS, Monroe Reflex shocks, DS Coolant Filter Kit, 119k miles
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