Tribe.net. Local Connections George http://biodiesel.tribe.net/thread/7ad695ed-6801-4007-8196-b53448579a45#2085a1c1-221a-4a6c-81d8-58ec94d55761 2009-02-18T21:59:37Z 2009-02-18T21:59:37Z

i might add a bit of methanol, if you think it's worth doing so. thanks

George 2009-02-18T21:59:37Z George http://biodiesel.tribe.net/thread/7ad695ed-6801-4007-8196-b53448579a45#5ee98546-136d-46a0-b32c-4df91742f43b 2009-02-18T21:57:17Z 2009-02-18T21:57:17Z

thanks i went ahead and got a hq filter/water seperator, i am running the fuel line through it before it hits the tank. the drum was sealed tight, no bad smell, so hopefully it will be fine. it also felt like it was empty, but might have a bit left over in the bottom. I found B99.9 for 1.98 gl, regular diesel is 2.56 in the town i am in now !! I was told canola based biod

George 2009-02-18T21:57:17Z doctor http://biodiesel.tribe.net/thread/7ad695ed-6801-4007-8196-b53448579a45#8210c061-c9ee-4190-bef8-b308cd6dadb2 2009-02-17T16:23:49Z 2009-02-17T16:23:49Z

Biodiesel is hygroscopic meaning that it absorbs moisture out of the air, it also breaks down over time, unless you happened to add vitamin e to the oil or some other antioxidant its garbage. If their is enough moisture algae will form otherwise the oil runs the risk of going rancid. I wouldn't use any leftovers from last year as anything other than fire starter but if there isn't anything in the barrel and its not obviously rancid i wouldn't worry about it too much. If your in the mood to clean then swish a little methanol around in the barrel and call it a day.

doctor 2009-02-17T16:23:49Z George http://biodiesel.tribe.net/thread/7ad695ed-6801-4007-8196-b53448579a45#03fd3ba3-d45c-4422-98de-bba3bb6cad53 2009-02-17T14:11:06Z 2009-02-17T14:11:06Z

the source was chicken fat in the B99, if that makes a difference

George 2009-02-17T14:11:06Z George http://biodiesel.tribe.net/thread/7ad695ed-6801-4007-8196-b53448579a45#3ad9f598-92ae-4a55-b12f-c4e5d0ea6bf1 2009-02-17T14:10:13Z 2009-02-17T14:10:13Z

i have a 55 g drum, that I used last year, would you still use it with out worry about bacteria? I worked in south fl last year, left this barrel behind and was going to refill it, it was closed up tight, with tarp over barrel as well. i opened up the barrel and it didn't smell. Or is there any additive i should add to the barrel? thanks

George 2009-02-17T14:10:13Z