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Methanol Recovery
Methanol Recovery from Glycerin

Methanol Recovery from Glycerin

This still was posted on the infopop forum in 2005 by troy. It is one of the cleanest simplest stills for recovering methanol from glycerin that I've seen so far.

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The GL Method

Recovering Methanol from Biodiesel

Methanol is the co-solvent that holds impurities in biodiesel. The GL Method removes the methanol from biodiesel then settles out any remaining impurities, including soap and glycerin.

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Building a Tube in Tube Condenser

Building a Tube in Tube Condenser

There are lots of ways to build a condenser. The simplest is a coil of copper in a bucket of water. Here we build the "Plumber's Delight". It is the condenser most often used with the GL 1 day process. It is a copper tube in tube condenser.

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How to make your own biodiesel at home

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WARNING

Making Biodiesel requires the use of flammable, toxic liquids and strong caustics to make a fuel. No matter what safety precautions are put in place or what equipment you use, making biodiesel will never be a safe hobby and can place you, your property, and your family at risk of injury or even death. Make Biodiesel at your own risk.

 

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