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Flex fuel converter works well.

Running on E-85 seems to be cheaper per mile than E-10. Runs well once it gets going, but starting out is a little more trouble. Continue

Added by Jeffre W Lindow on September 4, 2009 at 5:53pm — No Comments

BUILDING THE CHARLES 803

I am having a problem with Roberts explanation in his plans. The problem is .....where is the exact location of the copper mesh in the 8" bubbler section. Is it above or below the plate with the 1/8 holes that these copper scrubbers are to be inserted? Grant Continue

Added by GRANT WILLIAMSON on August 22, 2009 at 3:50pm — 2 Comments

Looking for testemonial on converted Geo Tracker

I am about to install a flex fuel kit on my 95 Geo Tracker. I recently built a hydrogen generater that boosted gas mileage 20% . Anyone with some history of how well the flex kit works on this vehicle??? Continue

Added by Jeffre W Lindow on August 19, 2009 at 8:11pm — No Comments

Article in recent RURAL SOCIOLOGY issue

There is a great article on the history of alcohol and why we now have gas instead. "A Sociological Look at Biofuels: Ethanol in the Early Decades or the Twentieth Century and Lessons for Today" by Michael S. Carolan (Dept of Sociology, Colorado State University) is a wonderful look at the past. It would be worth tracking down. Continue

Added by Rick on July 30, 2009 at 9:56am — 1 Comment

stills to visit

Are there any still operations within a days drive of Walla Walla WA that we might be able to visit and learn first hand. Thanks, Allen Continue

Added by Allen on June 27, 2009 at 6:35pm — 2 Comments

Water for Gas looks kool.

Hey guys tell me what you think of this alternative fuel WATER of all things. It breaks down water into its two components which when injected into the air intake help reduce the gas, grease, alcohol or any other type of fuel. Please review and post back. Water for fuel Continue

Added by Hal on April 28, 2009 at 6:49am — 3 Comments

David Interview on Author's Audio now up

Invite your friends, click on the link click on the "listen" headset and enjoy a discussion with Jake Steele interviewing David on his book Alcohol Can Be A Gas. http://www.authorsaudio.com/ Continue

Added by harv on March 17, 2009 at 1:27pm — No Comments

is there any groups in the phoenix meeting about this ( alcohol can be a gas ) intending to do something serios about it /

hello, is there any groups in the phoenix area who meet on the subject ( alcohol can be a gas ) ? in other words a group of people who might want to start a co-op based on a lot of private people ? i thought several people in this area could get organized and study the possiblity. it won't be long before the price of gas will be way up again. a small group of people might be able to do a lot. hope to hear from someone on this subject. ron, Continue

Added by ron klein on March 14, 2009 at 11:26am — No Comments

Illinois Gas Tax avoidance penalties?

I just got a question from a friend and woner if anyone knows the law re: Illinois gas tax? Harv: Aside from the tax credits for a CSE, are there any levied gas/road taxes for not using and paying the Illinois ~21 cent/gal. tax at the pumps? Thanks, John Continue

Added by harv on March 13, 2009 at 8:40am — No Comments

Community Supported Energy

I am part of an interest group exploring the possibility of creating a CSE. My task is to connect w/ existing CSEs in the region (SE US) so that we can consult with experienced people. We don't want to re-invent the wheel. I would appreciate references. Continue

Added by Geoffrey Stone on February 26, 2009 at 7:39pm — No Comments

David was great at Illinois State!

What a super time at the seminar at Illinois State University on Feb. 13 and 14. I had a great time networking with fellow alcohol fuel enthusiasts and like minded people. David has lit a fire in Central Illinois that we intend to fan! Continue

Added by Kent on February 16, 2009 at 7:39pm — No Comments

Meeting industry in trouble

The Meeting industry is in as much trouble or worse (since the companies going under are the ones who have the meetings) but this business supports more than those of us who do the shows. This effects everyone (in some way) in what ever town meetings are promenade. From the staff of the hotels (check in, maids, maintenance workers, waiters, set up people, bartenders, etc...)to the Theme parks (in our case) who these people go to in many cases renting a section of the park for parties to the loca… Continue

Added by D.Thomas Laskowski on February 12, 2009 at 8:00pm — No Comments

mixing feed stock and what page are the donuts on ???

Maybe I'm dull & this is hopefully more of a conformation request than question. Can you mix your feed stocks as long as you keep the starchy vat (in other words the tubers, cassava, etc) and sugar vat (fruits (you can mix fruits right), veggies, molasses, etc) separate during fermentation then mix them together for distillation? Question 2: What page does David talk about cooking with donuts and throw away pasta? I have a possible source for stale pastry's and breads. BTW still looking for… Continue

Added by D.Thomas Laskowski on February 11, 2009 at 8:08pm — 2 Comments

I broke down and bought two more T-unions, some valves, more 1/4" line, and a spool of 6" wide coppe…

I broke down and bought two more T-unions, some valves, more 1/4" line, and a spool of 6" wide copper sheet. I was having difficulty finding 3" tubing for the condenser so I decided to build one from sheet. It is more effort, but the price was right considering I can build a bunch of other stuff from the sheet, and really I only needed an 11" long piece of the 10' roll. Plenty left over for more projects. So now I will have two stills, and I might try one with plates rather than packing, it may… Continue

Added by Thumpin455 on February 10, 2009 at 3:09pm — 6 Comments

I'm excited that David is coming to Illinois State University on Feb. 14 and 15

Wow! David is giving a two day seminar in my neighborhood, only 25 miles away! This will be a great launch for our new business! Continue

Added by Kent on February 6, 2009 at 5:36pm — 1 Comment

A little about me ...

Greetings! I'm Laurie Masters, freelance editor and Alcohol Can Be a Gas staff member since August of 2008, when Dave asked for my help shortly after he appeared on Coast to Coast Radio for three hours and blew out all the circuits at PayPal, AT&T, and Dreamhost with more calls and Web hits than anyone could have anticipated. What a blessing that was for this amazing cause that had, until that point, garnered precious little media attention. In recent weeks, I have begun taking on the role… Continue

Added by Laurie Masters on January 29, 2009 at 6:30pm — 4 Comments

One of the project vehicles.

This particular blog might go for a few months with nothing in it, at least until the snow is gone and I can work outside. As I make progress, I will shoot photos and post information. I am on a very tight budget, as this isn't the only project I have going, so it will be done inexpensively and when time and funds permit, just like everything else I do. It's a 79 Pontiac Trans Am that I traded for some parts, it has rust I need to repair, but is in otherwise good shape. As I go through the reju… Continue

Added by Thumpin455 on January 23, 2009 at 9:00pm — 6 Comments

Louisiana leading the way in Local Ethanol Production Legislation?

I stumbled on this post in the Green Car Congress. Anyone for LA here to comment on this legislation? The law still favors the large producers (5M-15M Gal/Yr plants), but I like the "field to pump" strategy. Louisiana Enacts the Most Comprehensive Advanced Biofuel Legislation in the Nation __________________ Advanced Biofuel Industry Development Initiative Benefits Consumers, Farmers and Gas Station Owners with Localized “Field-to-Pump” Strategy Tampa, FL (October 31, 2008) – Governor Bobby… Continue

Added by Craig Fazakerly on January 23, 2009 at 12:30pm — 3 Comments

First Still Project

I have been working on a Charles 803 still and am nearing the completion of it. I have yet to come up with a good boiler design using parts I have on hand or can obtain inexpensively. I plan to get a 55 gallon drum and modify it into a suitable vessel. Continue

Added by Craig Fazakerly on January 19, 2009 at 5:03am — 5 Comments

central florida

anyone interested.....i am extremely interested to do it...but are we "breaking the law".....or is it really true about the tax cresdits, and all ? would you write to me about getting started, or anything else on this subject? please send e-mail to markdahl2004@yahoo.com Continue

Added by Mark Dahl on January 12, 2009 at 3:25pm — No Comments

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