cooking oil and diesel mixture hmm

[Wookie]

I've found instructions on how to make it and what I need to make it in/using. I've even found out how I account for the fuel and how much I have to pay Customs once I start using it. But... Has anyone got any pointers on where I can buy the Methanol and Sodium Hydroxide?

 

Also, I'm a tiny bit worried about the Police visiting me about it as I've been told that the ingredients _could_ be construed as bomb pre-cursors to any police force that's a bit paranoid and jittery about such things.

 

Any hints, tips or suggestions gratefully received,

 

Wookie

[Gemini]

I would be more worried about a visit from Customs and Excise for the Duty.

G.M.

[old rooster]

I've found instructions on how to make it and what I need to make it in/using. I've even found out how I account for the fuel and how much I have to pay Customs once I start using it. But... Has anyone got any pointers on where I can buy the Methanol and Sodium Hydroxide?

 

Also, I'm a tiny bit worried about the Police visiting me about it as I've been told that the ingredients _could_ be construed as bomb pre-cursors to any police force that's a bit paranoid and jittery about such things.

 

Any hints, tips or suggestions gratefully received,

 

Wookie

I've just acquired a large amount of used cooking oil and plan to have a bash at some biodiesel, would be very interested to hear how others get on. Speedway riders used to run the bikes on pure methanol, not sure if they still do, need to be careful handling the stuff as it can apparently get through your skin and will make you blind !.

[markbivvy]

http://www.vegetableoildiesel.co.uk/forum/index.php

[jonno 357]

Find someone who works in the Chemical Industry, like me

 

But seriously you don't want to be ******* around with Sodium Hydroxide NaOH and Methanol

 

NaOh burns like **** and methanol is highly flammable. Be very careful if you are about to wash you own fuels

 

"Safety is no Accident"

 

 

Jonno

[lurcherboy]

I ran for a year on oil recovered from chippies.

 

No discernable problems other than smelling like a chip van :o

 

 

 

LB

[digga]

ok you, lot get onto this and dont take the **** a 2 year old tdci mondeo diesel, if one was to put half diesel and half cooking oil will it run ok!!hmmm :o

[lurcherboy]

My Defender ran just fine digga.

 

 

 

LB

[digga]

ok you, lot get onto this and dont take the **** a 2 year old tdci mondeo diesel, if one was to put half diesel and half cooking oil will it run ok!!hmmm :o

[lurcherboy]

The biggest problem you will have Digga, besides her majs customs and excise, is filtering the oil. This is especially important if you have a 'common fuel rail' system.

 

 

LB

[Cranfield]

My Hilux Surf Import runs on diesel, or vegetable oil, or a mixture of both.

Just another benefit of owning such a superior off road 4x4.

[digga]

cheers HB n Cranners, what about mitsubishi pajero a japanese import, i"m talking about just pouring cooking oil straight in the tank mixing with the diesel!! :o

[dunganick]

I ran for a year on oil recovered from chippies.

 

No discernable problems other than smelling like a chip van   

 

and i always thought that smell was you :*)

 

couldnt resist mate

Edited September 26, 2005 by dunganick

[lurcherboy]

No problem just make sure its clean.

 

LB

[Yorkshire Pudding]

Such a mix can have a diverse effect on fuel lines and diesel pumps , but at 22p for WVO and 27.1p duty it won't take long for it to pay for a knackered diesel pump

 

http://www.biodieselcommunity.org/

 

http://www.biodieselnow.com/

 

http://www.journeytoforever.org/biodiesel_....html#homebrews

 

all the best yis yp

[digga]

hmmm, cooking oil in morrisons about 55p litre, sod the custom n exise, sexsise, exerice, excise, whoever :o

[lurcherboy]

I ran for a year on oil recovered from chippies.

 

No discernable problems other than smelling like a chip van   

 

and i always thought that smell was you :*)

 

couldnt resist mate

I was running cherry when we were 'out and about' that makes you an accessory :o

 

 

 

 

LB

[Yorkshire Pudding]

Just wait till you smell the fumes coming out of your pipe lol .. You wont be hard to catch . Do it right pay the tax 1l for taxman 2l for you , everybody happy ;(

 

all the best yis yp

[ernyha]

Vegetable oil in Somerfields where I shop is 42p a litre not that I pour it into my Pajero making it smell like a chip shop and having all the dogs in the street following me mind you.

[digga]

hmm second thoughts, maybe i better not be to hasty, if i gotta fkcu about with the injectors, pump and other stuff cheers u guys anyway

[Cranfield]

digga, check your handbook, or find a Pajero website and ask there.

 

I think you should be OK, my Surf is designed to run on dual/mixed vegetable oil/diesel, without any mechanical alterations, or risk of damage.

 

If mixed with the diesel, there is no noticeable smell.............apparently.

[Wookie]

Cheers for all the "helpful" advice guys! Customs are on-side about things. I phoned them up the other day and they were very helpful about things. I've got some forms coming through with an advice sheet (I think) and when they have the new guidlines ready, they'll be sending out another form to me!

 

As for making it, I reckon I could. I've got a degree in Biochemisrty and, whilst I've not used anything to do with it for a _long_ time, I reckon I should be ok just mixing a couple of things together. If nothing else, it'll be like cooking.

 

I was thinking about using a seive to get the chunks out of the oil and then going for something like silk or really fine cloth for the smaller bits. Then all I need to is get the water out of it.

 

Also, can I just go up to any chippy and ak for oil? The local one to work said that they now have to pay to have it taken away and it all has to be measured and signed for.

 

Right, another coffee I think...

 

Wookie

[tenbears10]

Also, can I just go up to any chippy and ak for oil? The local one to work said that they now have to pay to have it taken away and it all has to be measured and signed for.

 

Right, another coffee I think...

 

Wookie

I think they can give it away to you and account for the quantity in the same way as paying to get it taken away but you are doing them a favor by taking it off their hands for nothing.

 

My butcher is the same in that they have to pay to get bone taken away so if you ever want one for the dog they are more than happy to give you them free, again you are saving them money.

Edited September 27, 2005 by tenbears10

[RAMMER BURT]

i will just stick to cherry red sod all that ********* about

[jim38curl]

Hi All, just reading through some of the older posts. I've got a hilux surf same as Cranfield and i've been running on veggy for nearly a year now. 44p a litre at tesco. I use 90% ish mix through the summer and 50% through winter or when it's starts to get a bit colder. Find starting a bit lumpy otherwise, although once going its fine... apart from the smell, can get a bit embarressing sometimes ( is that how u spell embarressing ? ) also well ( that hard to spell word ) walking round tesco with a trolley full,especially when you're a bit bigger ( fatter ) than most people and everyone's looking in your trolley and you know what they're thinking. Sorry, don't know about other cars suitability, just thought i'd tell you about my experience.