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Biodiesel
Posted on 6/9/13 at 7:12 pm
Posted on 6/9/13 at 7:12 pm
Anybody know anybody running biodiesel through their truck? Would like to know more about it but I don't know anyone I can talk to about biodiesel
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Posted on 6/9/13 at 8:09 pm to tigerpaw08716
I know several people who do it. They generally don't like to discuss it with too many people because they don't pay state and local road taxes.
I very well might be wrong, but I think you get an income tax credit for the road taxes paid. Again, I might be wrong.
I very well might be wrong, but I think you get an income tax credit for the road taxes paid. Again, I might be wrong.
Posted on 6/9/13 at 8:25 pm to Vol Fan in the Bayou
I would like to know more. Can you ask one of the people if I could talk with them. Have a few questions. Not trying to bother anyone.
Posted on 6/9/13 at 8:29 pm to tigerpaw08716
What do you want to know?
Posted on 6/9/13 at 8:45 pm to Vol Fan in the Bayou
Do they have sources such as restuarants where they get their used oil or are they able buy from someone or a company? do the injectors have trouble? (I have an 05 cummins) Can I keep more than 70 gallons in a reserve tank without any problems? I go through about 35 gallons of fuel a week would like to make enough to last me for two or three weeks at a time
This post was edited on 6/9/13 at 8:48 pm
Posted on 6/9/13 at 9:04 pm to tigerpaw08716
Let me see if I can answer a few of these.
Yes, they do. This is actually pretty easy. Most restaurants are more than willing to let you haul it off for free. I have gone to get some after duck hunting one weekend.
No. I am sure they could go into more detail about how to filter the oil, but I have ridden all over south LA with one of them and never had an issue.
This, I can't help you with. I honestly don't see what the issue would be though. I can tell you that my friend kept his fuel in 55 gallon drums and would then pump the fuel into his trucks.
If you get me an email address I will pass it along.
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Do they have sources such as restuarants where they get their used oil or are they able buy from someone or a company?
Yes, they do. This is actually pretty easy. Most restaurants are more than willing to let you haul it off for free. I have gone to get some after duck hunting one weekend.
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do the injectors have trouble?
No. I am sure they could go into more detail about how to filter the oil, but I have ridden all over south LA with one of them and never had an issue.
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Can I keep more than 70 gallons in a reserve tank without any problems?
This, I can't help you with. I honestly don't see what the issue would be though. I can tell you that my friend kept his fuel in 55 gallon drums and would then pump the fuel into his trucks.
If you get me an email address I will pass it along.
Posted on 6/9/13 at 9:43 pm to Vol Fan in the Bayou
staples_mitchell@yahoo.com ... Yes that would be great if you could pass my email to one of them!!!! I have been trying to get into one of the LSU biodiesel workshop but I never can get a spot... just keep hitting dead ends
This post was edited on 6/9/13 at 9:47 pm
Posted on 6/9/13 at 9:59 pm to tigerpaw08716
I will be happy to pass it along to both of them. No promises though.
Have you talked to your state rep or state senator? I am sure one of them would be more than happy to help if they can.
Is LSU Ag the only place for the workshops? I thought I remembered seeing one at UNO or Delgado CC. What about around Lafayette?
Have you talked to your state rep or state senator? I am sure one of them would be more than happy to help if they can.
Is LSU Ag the only place for the workshops? I thought I remembered seeing one at UNO or Delgado CC. What about around Lafayette?
Posted on 6/9/13 at 10:07 pm to tigerpaw08716
Very difficult to get from restaurants unless they are in the boon docks. There are companies that pay restaurants for this oil. Hard to get it for free when someone is willing to pay for it, supply a dumpster to store it in, and pick it up on a weekly basis.
Second, most aes use lard which to my knowledge is useless in biodiesel. I have a buddy that is an engineer and he does this. Hasn't paid for diesel in years. He rides around with a 50 gallon drum on the weekends when he goes to get the oil. He also uses plastic 50 gallon drums and not metal.
Good luck.
Second, most aes use lard which to my knowledge is useless in biodiesel. I have a buddy that is an engineer and he does this. Hasn't paid for diesel in years. He rides around with a 50 gallon drum on the weekends when he goes to get the oil. He also uses plastic 50 gallon drums and not metal.
Good luck.
This post was edited on 6/9/13 at 10:09 pm
Posted on 6/9/13 at 10:11 pm to Vol Fan in the Bayou
LSU is only one I know that was still doing a workshop. I wanna say UNO was doing one but not anymore. Might be one done in Lafayette I will google and find out. If your people could help inform me on what they know that would great.
Posted on 6/9/13 at 11:48 pm to tigerpaw08716
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Do they have sources such as restuarants where they get their used oil or are they able buy from someone or a company? do the injectors have trouble?
Most restaurants already have a contract with an individual to collect the diesel and have provided a barrel outside. It would be difficult unless you find an area that hasn't already been noticed and the restaurants aren't claimed.
Posted on 6/10/13 at 8:29 am to tigerpaw08716
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Anybody know anybody running biodiesel through their truck? Would like to know more about it but I don't know anyone I can talk to about biodiesel
Are you talking about actual biodiesel, or just used vegetable oil from restaurants? There is a difference.
To quote wikipedia:
"Biodiesel refers to a vegetable oil- or animal fat-based diesel fuel consisting of long-chain alkyl (methyl, ethyl, or propyl) esters. Biodiesel is typically made by chemically reacting lipids (e.g., vegetable oil, animal fat (tallow[1][2])) with an alcohol producing fatty acid esters.
Biodiesel is meant to be used in standard diesel engines and is thus distinct from the vegetable and waste oils used to fuel converted diesel engines. Biodiesel can be used alone, or blended with petrodiesel. Biodiesel can also be used as a low carbon alternative to heating oil."
Posted on 6/10/13 at 11:04 am to The Last Coco
biodiesel. you can not run straight veggy oil through your truck
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