| |
|
Answers
to Every Need from Amazon.com
|
|
|
| Some Useful Links |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Went Country™
(powered
by amazon.com)
|
|
|
|
Country Music's Legends: Oldies
More
Info.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
| Tall People and Others In...
The Age of Wisdom™
Live Longer, Love Longer
and Feel Better..... |
|
|
|
|
|
Frustration Over
Skyrocketing Fuel Prices Forces Consumers to Take Matters into Their Own
Hands
Tips for Safely and Effectively Creating
Your Own Supply of Biodiesel Fuel
(ara) - Despite
hectic, busy lifestyles that rely on a multitude of modern conveniences and
services, many Americans still take great pride in and derive a strong sense of
satisfaction and independence from completing DIY projects. Today, Americans can
be seen making everything from their own candles and pottery to growing their
own herbs and spices to building their own furniture and even model cars. In
fact, if you know where to look, you can find books, programs and kits to help
you make just about anything yourself -- even your own fuel for your
diesel-powered vehicle or oil furnace.
Since 2003 with the creation of
the FuelMeister, the first American-made personal biodiesel processor, savvy
consumers fed up with feeling like a slave to foreign oil suppliers have been
safely and effectively making their own biodiesel fuel, a proven and preferred
alternative to diesel fuel because it can run on any diesel engine without any
modifications. Most oil furnaces can also readily adapt to biodiesel fuel,
although a few models might require a minor modification. As a result, not only
have these do-it-yourselfers saved a tremendous amount of money (as well as all
those trips to the gas pump), but they also have the satisfaction of knowing
they are doing something good for the environment.
Since biodiesel fuel
is most commonly made from used fry (vegetable) oil in combination with lye and
methanol, its production minimizes the amount of oil waste that would otherwise
wind up in landfills. It is estimated that there are more than three billion
gallons of waste oil produced in the U.S. alone each year.
Beyond the
obvious landfill benefits, the use of biodiesel fuel also reduces vehicle
emissions of sulfur oxides, particulates and carbon monoxide by 70 percent. In
the home, it burns cleaner and eliminates the smell often associated with oil
furnaces. In addition, biodiesel is non-toxic. It’s also biodegradable and less
combustible, which makes it easier to store and transport.
But the
biggest factor driving demand for make-it-yourself biodiesel, especially in
light of current market conditions, is runaway prices at the pump. In Europe,
where gas prices are significantly higher, diesel vehicles are more common (60
percent of the market), as is the practice of consumers making their own
biodiesel in their garages, sheds and even basements.
Newer product
designs and more advanced technologies make it easier than ever for Americans to
achieve the same degree of energy independence. Within the past year, the next
generation of biodiesel processors--the FuelMeister II--was introduced. Some of
the product’s special  safety and ease-of-use features not found on other
processors include direct catalyst injection, which increases the speed of
chemical reaction, allowing for twice as many batches to be made in the same
time period. This special feature also allows the system to work with one tank,
eliminating the need for a secondary tank. The single-tank design is not only
more convenient and space-efficient, but it’s also safer in containing
potentially harmful gases. Quick-disconnect connectors further enhance the
product’s ease of operation and safety performance.
If you think making
your own biodiesel fuel is beyond your technical skill level, you might want to
do more research. With the current technologies on the market, virtually anyone
can benefit from making their own biodiesel fuel without any special technical
experience or scientific degrees required.
The process starts by
collecting used fry oil -- ideally from area restaurants that have an almost
endless supply of waste oil they’re only too happy to unload. Once the oil is in
the FuelMeister, simply add lye which will act as a catalyst for neutralizing
the free fatty acids that have formed in the waste oil. By mixing methanol with
the lye, you effectively dissolve the catalyst and begin the process for
biodiesel production -- a process that takes about one hour for 40 gallons of
fuel.
And in case you’re wondering how popular biodiesel is, consider
the fact that the National Biodiesel Board estimates that production of
biodiesel increased approximately 3600% between 2001 and 2006.
Properly
made biodiesel will actually run cleaner and smoother, resulting in better
engine performance and improved air quality. And since it costs less than a
dollar per gallon to make at home, the savings are substantial. As an example,
if you own a diesel vehicle or equipment and purchase 40 gallons or more of fuel
per week, based on current prices, you would save more than $4,000 per year.
Despite the many advantages of processing your own biodiesel fuel, it’s
important to realize that not all systems perform safely and reliably.
Unfortunately, the biodiesel market has, in recent years, become overcrowded
with many garage-based operators hoping to quickly ride the biodiesel gravy
train. Some system designs even utilize old hot water heaters as the main
processing unit -- a design that has proven unsafe, unreliable and produces
inconsistent results.
When considering the purchase of a biodiesel
processor, always investigate the reputation and track record of the
manufacturer, the availability of technical and field support, and the inclusion
of special features designed to minimize contact with the fuel during
processing. Such features include vapor return hoses, special mixing chambers
and an overall closed-system design.
For more information on the
benefits of making your own biodiesel fuel, visit www.fuelmeister.com.
Courtesy of ARAcontent
|
|
|
|
|
Home
Last
Next |
| About Us | Customer
Concerns | FAQ | Order Tracking
| | |
|
|
|
|
amazon.com
now is selling
MEDICAL
SUPPLIES
online! Everything
from Wheelchairs to Catheters
|
|
Click Here
|
|
|
|
 |
| Plus-size clothing for all your clothing needs |
| The Curves |
|
|
|
|
Casper's
Rags
™
powered
by amazon.com
|
|
New
clothing
for
the
entire
family.
All
name
brands
here!
|
|
More
Info.
|
|
| |
- I detest life-insurance agents; they always argue that I
shall some day die, which is not so.
Stephen Leacock (1869 - 1944) |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
- I'm very pleased with each advancing year. It stems back
to when I was forty. I was a bit upset about reaching that milestone, but an
older friend consoled me. 'Don't complain about growing old - many, many people
do not have that privilege.'
Earl Warren (1891 - 1974) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
"A truly great book should be read in youth, again in
maturity and once more in old age, as a fine building should be seen by morning
light, at noon and by moonlight.
"
Robertson Davies
|
|
|
|
|
"Wisdom doesn't automatically come with old age. Nothing
does - except wrinkles. It's true, some wines improve with age. But only if the
grapes were good in the first place."
Abigail Van Buren(1918 - ),
1978
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
and/or