Learn How to Make Homemade Biodiesel
Biodiesel recipes, troubleshooting, and the complete transesterification process: Learn the ins and outs of brewing homemade biodiesel.
Reader Question: Failed Biodiesel in an Appleseed Processor?
A reader writes with a question regarding failed biodiesel—after 2 ½ years of successfully making it in an Appleseed processor.
A reader writes with a question regarding failed biodiesel—after 2 ½ years of successfully making it in an Appleseed processor.
Reader Question: What’s the cost of homemade biodiesel?
A reader writes with questions about recommended homemade biodiesel percentages, in addition to cost and waste disposal issues.
A reader writes with questions about recommended homemade biodiesel percentages, in addition to cost and waste disposal issues.
Reader Question: Is it possible to make biodiesel in the basement?
Is it really possible to mix biodiesel in 5 gallon buckets in your own basement? Here's a reader question regarding getting started on mixing your own without a pricey set-up.
Is it really possible to mix biodiesel in 5 gallon buckets in your own basement? Here's a reader question regarding getting started on mixing your own without a pricey set-up.
Homemade Biodiesel Making Questions
When making homemade biodiesel, a plethora of problems can crop up. Here's one reader's solution to what appears to be "hydrogenated oil" fat growth. Find out what's up.
When making homemade biodiesel, a plethora of problems can crop up. Here's one reader's solution to what appears to be "hydrogenated oil" fat growth. Find out what's up.
Learn to Make Your Own Biodiesel - Part 1
Ever wonder how to make your own biodiesel? We'll walk you through it with step-by-step instructions and photos.
Ever wonder how to make your own biodiesel? We'll walk you through it with step-by-step instructions and photos.
Make Your Own Biodiesel - Part 2
Part 2 continues our biodiesel tutorial that walks you through each step.
Part 2 continues our biodiesel tutorial that walks you through each step.
Homemade Biodiesel Recipe
Good quality waste vegetable oil is an important part of this recipe for making homebrewed biodiesel fuel.
Good quality waste vegetable oil is an important part of this recipe for making homebrewed biodiesel fuel.
Titration Test for Homemade Biodiesel
Titration is one method used to determine the appropriate amount of lye (base) needed for a particular batch of waste vegetable oil when making homemade biodiesel.
Titration is one method used to determine the appropriate amount of lye (base) needed for a particular batch of waste vegetable oil when making homemade biodiesel.
Mini Test Batches for Homemade Biodiesel
Mini test batches is a simple method used to determine the appropriate amount of lye (base) needed for a particular batch of waste vegetable oil when making homemade biodiesel.
Mini test batches is a simple method used to determine the appropriate amount of lye (base) needed for a particular batch of waste vegetable oil when making homemade biodiesel.
Troubleshooting Failed Biodiesel Reactions
Failed biodiesel reaction? Turn to this article for troubleshooting tips and methods.
Failed biodiesel reaction? Turn to this article for troubleshooting tips and methods.
Collecting Used Vegetable Oil for Homemade Biodiesel
Learn the tricks of the trade for collecting good quality used vegetable oil for making homemade biodiesel.
Learn the tricks of the trade for collecting good quality used vegetable oil for making homemade biodiesel.
The Biodiesel Debate: To Wash or Not to Wash?
Is water washing biodiesel worth it--or even necessary?
Is water washing biodiesel worth it--or even necessary?
Disposing of Biodiesel Waste
Learn how to responsibly dispose of biodiesel waste.
Learn how to responsibly dispose of biodiesel waste.