Archive for October, 2008

Making Biodiesel: Why is it your Best Option?

Monday, October 6th, 2008
M. Markella asked:


You have a lot of options if you want to use alternative bio-fuels to run a diesel engine. You can use only vegetable oils by making some modifications to your diesel engine, or you can use a mix of vegetable oils and other original diesel fuels like petroleum or kerosene. But the best by far option, is to convert fresh or used vegetable oils or even animal fat to biodiesel. This is your best, clean, healthy and environment-friendly option. Let’s cover some of the basics of making biodiesel.

First of all, you don’t have to be involved in the process of making biodiesel. You can just buy biodiesel. You can use it in any diesel engine without any modifications or conversions to the fuel system. There are thousand of biodiesel filling stations in Europe and the United States and their number increases every year. Some countries even mix their original diesel fuels with a small percentage of biodiesel.

If you can’t find any of this alternative bio-fuel then it’s time to start making your own biodiesel. the feeling of freedom you’ll get making your own fuel is just great!

There are a lot of ways and recipes to make your own biodiesel. Some people claim that there are great dangers and risks involved in the process of making biodiesel but the fact is that nobody has yet hurt themselves or anyone else. It’s a safe process, if you’re careful and sensible. Surely you deal with chemicals but these are just common household chemicals sold in every supermarket.

So, if you want to start making biodiesel here are some tips:

- Start with fresh quality vegetable oil. Don’t use used wasted vegetable oil, yet!

- Start by performing lots of tests with small portions of each ingredient. Don’t go for making a tone of Biodiesel, yet!

- Make small steps, learn everything you can about the ingredients you use, about biodiesel in general, about alternative sources of energy and bio-fuels. Learn one step at a time.

Just do it! Thousands of people are already making their own homebrewed biodiesel. If they can do it, you can too.



How much will it cost to install a solar energy power to run a few appliances such as lights,tv,e-fans?

Saturday, October 4th, 2008
Randy asked:


Also where I can inquire here in the Philippines (NCR) about the installation of Solar Power Energy?

I Can’t Be More Proud Of 1.Los Angeles & 2.San Francisco Winning Top U.S. Cities With Most Green Buildings?

Friday, October 3rd, 2008
BIGTHINGS .. asked:


My Question Is This:

Is Your City One Of The Top Ten U.S. Cities With The Most Green Buildings?

Which City?

1) Los Angeles, CA
2) San Francisco, CA
3) Houston, TX
4) Washington D.C.
5) Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
6) Chicago, IL
7) Denver, CO 8) Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN
9) Atlanta, GA
10) Seattle, WA

http://www.thedailygreen.com/green-homes/latest/green-buildings-energy-star-460309

http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/?rn=3906861&cl=12321462&ch=4226721&src=news

Is it safe to use CFLs (Compact Florescent Lights) in automatic garage door openers ?

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008
D W asked:


I don’t think I really need to add details as this is the simplest way to ask the question but for those who need it in different wording:
CFLs are the (popular) spiral white light bulbs that are ‘green friendly’ and energy efficient etc. and they would go in the actual garage door opener, NOT the remote.

What are the drawbacks to using wind turbines or solar panels for providing all power to a home?

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008
charlotte_j27 asked:


A. The wind and sun are not constant, so there would be times when no electricity would be generated.
B. The wind and sun are constant, so there would be plenty of electricity for the home.
C. Wind and solar power are inefficient and too expensive to use and maintain.
D. Wind and solar power are efficient, but they are not able to produce enough electricity for a single home.