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Yesterday, 11:43 PM

Tony From West Oz replied to a thread Shitbox Rally October 2019 in Classified Sections

This month I have started using a veggie blend in my 2004 Ssangyong Rexton. To minimise replacement of the main fuel filter, I use one of these...

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Yesterday, 09:57 PM

Bueff replied to a thread show of hands for Brisbane get together in General Biodiesel Discussion

I have my mum over from Germany in September, could I suggest October? I know we all have busy lives and it'll be hard to get everyone organised.

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Yesterday, 09:45 PM

Captaincademan replied to a thread show of hands for Brisbane get together in General Biodiesel Discussion

That’s great Harvey! I’m also pretty busy for a bit too, so I can say with out a doubt it won’t be this month. Ill take stock and suggest a few dates...

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Yesterday, 08:23 PM

Harvey replied to a thread show of hands for Brisbane get together in General Biodiesel Discussion

hi Cade I’m very busy next 3 weekends, after that I can probably and would love to make it

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Yesterday, 09:04 AM

Johnnojack replied to a thread Shitbox Rally October 2019 in Classified Sections

Yes it is painful having to pick up the servo nozzle, at least it won't use much if you take it easy.

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19th August 2019, 10:12 AM

Captaincademan replied to a thread My first wash. AARGGHH in Making Biodiesel

Thats actually a pretty good idea. I think I have everything I need. As for solar, I'm pretty sure I have that licked. my existing 14 kW system...

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19th August 2019, 06:40 AM

Bueff replied to a thread My first wash. AARGGHH in Making Biodiesel

What if you used an old radiator with a 12v fan behind it and cycle the fuel trough it. I know it's more hardware and power consumption, but if you...

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18th August 2019, 07:55 PM

tillyfromparadise replied to a thread My first wash. AARGGHH in Making Biodiesel

Hi Cade, Yes, there is not a huge increase in yield This is what Neutral posted about the testing he performed with it. Around a 3% increase...

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18th August 2019, 06:16 PM

Captaincademan replied to a thread My first wash. AARGGHH in Making Biodiesel

Ok fellas, I’m a convert. Did what you reckon with the 5% prewash and it worked fine. No real noticeable increase in yield though. The only thing I...

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17th August 2019, 11:41 AM

Bueff replied to a thread show of hands for Brisbane get together in General Biodiesel Discussion

I am in. ��

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17th August 2019, 06:14 AM

tillyfromparadise replied to a thread My first wash. AARGGHH in Making Biodiesel

Hi Dgs, No.

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17th August 2019, 02:13 AM

smithy replied to a thread My first wash. AARGGHH in Making Biodiesel

Hi John, Didn't Neutral actually say that for every 2 litres of soap produced it takes 1 litre of biodiesel with it into the glycerol layer.

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16th August 2019, 10:02 PM

Bueff replied to a thread My first wash. AARGGHH in Making Biodiesel

Yeah, I selected the wrong one, too early in the day, this one is better, ...

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16th August 2019, 03:45 PM

Captaincademan replied to a thread show of hands for Brisbane get together in General Biodiesel Discussion

Glad to hear it! ;) seems like forever since we caught up.

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16th August 2019, 02:56 PM

SUZUDDIS replied to a thread show of hands for Brisbane get together in General Biodiesel Discussion

Hi Cade Ok , please count me in as it's been a long time between Bio Meetings in Brisbane. Cheers Michael

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16th August 2019, 07:32 AM

Captaincademan started a thread show of hands for Brisbane get together in General Biodiesel Discussion

Jens spurred me on..... so any takers? if there is enough interest I will look at dates etc. If not I will just ask Jens to come up for a...

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16th August 2019, 07:20 AM

Captaincademan replied to a thread My first wash. AARGGHH in Making Biodiesel

Mate thats very cool. It would be sub zero though if it could close a valve on a preset value! Me thinks I will get one of those. much more...

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16th August 2019, 06:46 AM

Bueff replied to a thread My first wash. AARGGHH in Making Biodiesel

Dou we have a volunteer and place for our next bio BBQ gathering I wonder??? Cade, I have installed one of these, makes life a lot easier in terms...

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15th August 2019, 07:31 PM

Captaincademan replied to a thread My first wash. AARGGHH in Making Biodiesel

Excellent. Thanks for the good explanation in lay terms. So on the yield side of things I can possibly gain 4 litres of bio from putting in 10 litres...

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15th August 2019, 06:27 PM

tillyfromparadise replied to a thread My first wash. AARGGHH in Making Biodiesel

Hi Cade, Yes, the 5% pre-wash is certainly counter intuitive, but it does work- I have done it before when I was water-washing my biodiesel. The...

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15th August 2019, 05:49 PM

Captaincademan replied to a thread My first wash. AARGGHH in Making Biodiesel

Hi Michael, good to hear from you mate. You still brewing? if so I would love to show you my setup now. its quite 'hitec'.. you would love it. I...

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15th August 2019, 05:39 PM

SUZUDDIS replied to a thread My first wash. AARGGHH in Making Biodiesel

Well done Cade. It's been a while but it seems like you have made a gorgeous batch of fuel.

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15th August 2019, 03:42 PM

Captaincademan replied to a thread My first wash. AARGGHH in Making Biodiesel

Thanks Tilly. I read the thread and man that seems counter intuitive, but I will give it a go. seems like an emulsion waiting to happen. I guess...

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15th August 2019, 02:30 PM

tillyfromparadise replied to a thread My first wash. AARGGHH in Making Biodiesel

Hi Cade, Instead of turning off the mixer and allowing the glycerine to settle for 45 minutes at the end of the reaction, I would immediately do a...

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15th August 2019, 02:22 PM

Bueff replied to a thread My first wash. AARGGHH in Making Biodiesel

Hi Cade, brilliant write up, thanks for that! from past experience, if you let the 10 - 15ltr sit in a bucket until you do the next batch, you’ll...

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15th August 2019, 10:55 AM

Captaincademan replied to a thread My first wash. AARGGHH in Making Biodiesel

So I did the shakemup test for wash water clarity, and it showed a milky white water with a thin layer of soaps sitting on the top. I then...

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14th August 2019, 05:39 PM

3DB replied to a thread Shitbox Rally October 2019 in Classified Sections

Hello Team, The Rally is fast approaching- just over 2 months away now. I’m heading up to Brisbane on 22 August to pick up the Peugeot and drive...

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12th August 2019, 11:38 AM

Captaincademan replied to a thread My first wash. AARGGHH in Making Biodiesel

Thanks Tilly. I will do a little test one night this week. I should add that I want to make 200 litres of the best possible bio I can in one day. ...

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12th August 2019, 10:47 AM

tillyfromparadise replied to a thread My first wash. AARGGHH in Making Biodiesel

Hi Cade, Bright and clear is sufficient for my situation. The quickest way to determine whether you are satisfied with your wash is to do a...

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12th August 2019, 07:40 AM

Captaincademan replied to a thread My first wash. AARGGHH in Making Biodiesel

Ok, so after a couple of months of weekends concentrating on a bathroom reno, I am back into brewing again, with a view to making the best possible...

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