[AT] Bio-diesel

[Chuck Saunders]

I don't think that the regular waste (post -mostly glycerin, pre -food
scraps) are a major concern and some are saleable or they can be
composted. I was mostly concerned by what to do with the remains of a
batch gone bad (apparently happens easily).  But in the processing
there is a lot of energy input for heating to remove water and later
to retrieve methanol. Also the quantity of storage space for settling,
raw waste oil,  drums of methanol (buy in quantity to get a good
price).  Like I said, I am not against it, but it isn't attractive
enough for me. Too much side stepping of the total process by the
proponents.

I thought that the production threshold applied for self use off road
but that any on-road use was taxable if used above supplement levels.
But I could easily be wrong (Now there is a statement I can stand
behind).

I do think that the process has promise though.
Chuck Saunders
KC MO

On 6/13/05, Michael P. Maynard <mmaynard at rochester.rr.com> wrote:
> Walt, it seems if you produce under a certain amount a quarter you are
> exempt from the taxes.
> 
> Plus, if you take a look at the 'infopop' link that spencer sent you will
> see tons of information on how to build your own setup for a couple hundred
> dollars, and have probably just as nice a setup.
> 
> Mike
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> What do you do about the road tax if you use  Bio-Diesel in your car or
> truck.
> Hey I'm serious about this I am sure  that someone will want to collect it.
> I Would like to use it in my Kubota  tractor but the cost for the equipment
> seems to be awfully high for the small  amount that I use.
> $4000 is a lot to overcome on a small tractor even if you  use it daily like
> 
> I do. I use about 5 gallons a week in the summer.
> At that  rate it would take a long time to recover the cost of the
> equipment.
> 
> Walt  Davies
> Cooper Hollow Farm
> Monmouth, OR 97361
> 503 623-0460
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