Biodiesel

20130202_154614The family that brews biodiesel together – stays together!!!

We have been using pure biodiesel (B100) since 2004, making our own for all our cars since 2010!  *** We have not been to the gas station to fill any cars since 2010 ***

Biodiesel 101 – some of the basics (my presentation):

www.waxmans.net/biod.html

 

 

 

 

 

Step 1 (get used cooking oil from friends):

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Step 2 – filter it

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Step 3 – process it (use a fancy machine – it is easy!)

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Step 4 – handle the leftovers properly…

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The best biodiesel processor we own – and highly recommended:

http://www.springboardbiodiesel.com/biopro190/howbp190

Matt and the rest of the crew are first rate.

We proudly buy our biodiesel supplies (KOH and methanol) locally in MD from NotSoBigOil:

http://www.notsobigoil.com/

Bill is a maker and user of biodiesel – and an all around great guy.

And for all other things biodiesel (Sulfuric Acid, Banjo Clamps, Strainers) and great reference, check out:

http://www.utahbiodieselsupply.com/

Before we made our own, we bought it from Taylorsville Shell – a commercial station just outside of Baltimore

National Biodiesel Board www.biodiesel.org (800) 841-5849

Maryland Energy Administration www.energy.state.md.us

Maryland Soybean Board www.mdsoy.org Susanne Zilberfarb (571) 333-0108

www.biodieselnow.com

www.veggievan.org

www.biodiesel.com

www.tdiclub.com

www.homepower.com

 

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