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Originally Posted by fabmandelux
I've worked very hard to get this far. I've also signed a deal with Miller Manufacturing to build a portable 500 gal/day plant that will be for sale to large farms and Co-Ops, Its a joint-venture deal so I will make money on the design work and they will build and sell them.
I think I may lease the farm and do this full time, what do you think?
FABMANDELUX.
I think I may lease the farm and do this full time, what do you think?
FABMANDELUX.
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Guys, you seem in the know on this subject. A nagging question is "Can the US ag industry produce enough biomass to make a dent in the fossil fuel dependency? I am certainly hopeful, but I keep going back to that basic question.
Meanwhile, I am tryin to gear up on a small scale for my '02 7.3L. I'll try not to bug you until I have exhausted the material on this post and BD websites. Wish I knew someone around New Orleans doing it at home...
Meanwhile, I am tryin to gear up on a small scale for my '02 7.3L. I'll try not to bug you until I have exhausted the material on this post and BD websites. Wish I knew someone around New Orleans doing it at home...
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No problem, Fabman aka Don has many answers when he is not busy. These are rough numbers on plants...Soy is 60 gal per acre of bio/ corn I dont remember and canola can be 150 to 300 depending irrigation...Fab will key up here tonight and give exact numbers
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Originally Posted by mphymel
Guys, you seem in the know on this subject. A nagging question is "Can the US ag industry produce enough biomass to make a dent in the fossil fuel dependency? I am certainly hopeful, but I keep going back to that basic question.
Meanwhile, I am tryin to gear up on a small scale for my '02 7.3L. I'll try not to bug you until I have exhausted the material on this post and BD websites. Wish I knew someone around New Orleans doing it at home...
Meanwhile, I am tryin to gear up on a small scale for my '02 7.3L. I'll try not to bug you until I have exhausted the material on this post and BD websites. Wish I knew someone around New Orleans doing it at home...
When you consider the new technologies for producing bio from the 5 billion tons of ag waste that we produce each year the number will grow even more.
We may not be able to produce all the diesel we need, but every gallon that we do produce is one less gallon we have to import.
I belong to several biodiesel forums and will have a look to see if there is someone in your area for you to network with.
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Troy................you are not going to believe this, but..................I went to an auction today and I was the ONLY bidder there!!! I bought 8 semi loads of "stuff" for $1, yep $1!!! The only thing I went for was a 63 Ford short-bed F-100 that is mounted on a 82 Ford Crown Vic chassis that runs and is driveable and a 56 C-750. But I bid $1 and got 2 acres of stuff and the contents of the building.
I need to pinch myself just to make sure I'm not dreaming
I'll post pics in my gallery tonight so you can see.
FABMANDELUX.
Ok, pics uploaded to gallery
I need to pinch myself just to make sure I'm not dreaming I'll post pics in my gallery tonight so you can see.
FABMANDELUX.
Ok, pics uploaded to gallery
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Ive got a rust free 65 ford with 3 on the tree and overdrive, that I need to get rid of. 289cid nice wheels. It an ok AZ truck but priceless back east. Looking to sell for 1000 or trade for somethin else. What do you think?
What else did you get in that ONE DOLLAR GIVEAWAY? Call me
What else did you get in that ONE DOLLAR GIVEAWAY? Call me
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Don
When does the loathing start, after the jealousy? Im gonna catch up and get my stuff here on track one day. Got some stuff wired up and finished today. Hope to mix the first batch morrow. Chris called me and said that he had not talked to you as of yet t. He is pulling quotes on the monster cyclones this week just in case. I will be donating some time and fuel for his church radio station. I have to go to Tucson and pick up a transmitter and take to Ohio some day. I will be the middleman on those purchased just for your info. If my small one works I will be representing those to the smaller producers.
When does the loathing start, after the jealousy? Im gonna catch up and get my stuff here on track one day. Got some stuff wired up and finished today. Hope to mix the first batch morrow. Chris called me and said that he had not talked to you as of yet t. He is pulling quotes on the monster cyclones this week just in case. I will be donating some time and fuel for his church radio station. I have to go to Tucson and pick up a transmitter and take to Ohio some day. I will be the middleman on those purchased just for your info. If my small one works I will be representing those to the smaller producers.
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Guys, all the best of luck with these massive projects, if y'all get around to doing any automation and need any control systems help, drop me a PM, its what I do, instrumentation & electrical controls etc. -- Freebee of course, just trying to contribute if I can...
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Thats mighty nice of you. Fabman is actually working on a optic sensor to tell the difference between the opaque glycerin and the honey or clear oil. I dont think Fab would do it for free, he is working on plants that if he goes under every 10k he gets 2k. Im sure if your time is worth something to Don. He is spreading the knowledge and in turn spreading the wealth on this forum, an astonishing man and very helpful. He's my new Grandpa.
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Originally Posted by kennedyford
Thats mighty nice of you. Fabman is actually working on a optic sensor to tell the difference between the opaque glycerin and the honey or clear oil. I dont think Fab would do it for free, he is working on plants that if he goes under every 10k he gets 2k. Im sure if your time is worth something to Don. He is spreading the knowledge and in turn spreading the wealth on this forum, an astonishing man and very helpful. He's my new Grandpa.
This is an "unusual" family here.
Originally Posted by kennedyford
Can I be your understudy, apprentice, but kis I mean coffee retention retaining go getter?
Huh Uncle Don ol buddy ol pal....lol
Huh Uncle Don ol buddy ol pal....lol
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Hey guys, Its been a Few months since Ive been on the forums, oso I'm a little behind. Fabmans I think its great what your doing, we all know youve got the brains and the do it right attitude for the job! You said something about a plant in Texas, do you have any idea what part? Just thought Id show my appreciation for what your doing, and keep up the good work!
Chad
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Originally Posted by bassproguy07
Hey guys, Its been a Few months since Ive been on the forums, oso I'm a little behind. Fabmans I think its great what your doing, we all know youve got the brains and the do it right attitude for the job! You said something about a plant in Texas, do you have any idea what part? Just thought Id show my appreciation for what your doing, and keep up the good work!
Chad
Chad
I have no idea where the plant is going in, in Texas. I do know that is isn't going to be built till next year and won't be on line untill 08. When they tell me, I'll let you know. Great to see your back on the boards!
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