explosive-cabbage Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Hi All! I know I have been a bit sparse on the forum recently, but there is an update on the way. Long story short, I am travelling abroad for an uncertain length of time - more than 1 year, but not sure how long. Me and brother KruJoe have been running the cars on veg for a while, have I developed an effective and efficient filtering system. I want to leave a good stockpile of veg here for Joe to use, and maybe a little extra for members of the forum if and when they need it. Unfortunately I am finding it harder and harder to get a good supply of oil from anywhere, I have tried regular suppliers and eBay but have come up short. It is now 20 days till I leave. I am looking for between 1000 litres and 2000 litres, preferably in the next 2 weeks, anywhere in the North of England, but closer to Skipton (BD23) the better. Can travel, have containers. Willing to pay up to 30p/litre depending on quality and solids content. Any contacts/pointers/ideas would be much appreciated, PM me if appropriate. Thank you in advance! Will stephen01 and M'coli 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 I'm glad you can travel again, it didn't sound hopeful when I saw Joe last year. Good luck with sourcing the veg and with your trip. I stumbled across my only supplier by accident on Gumtree, they had a thousand litres for free, turns out their commercial collector let them down because their new lorry couldn't get down the steep road to the hotel. Top tip: find a difficult to access establishment. forddeliveryboy and stephen01 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 PM us if you are after any 205 litre drums for storage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
explosive-cabbage Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 Thanks sierraman, I have plenty of storage here already Thank you Laquer Peel, all set to go now! Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Does anyone have a suggestion on where else to post a wanted ad for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 I can only think of gumtree, I've had some successes on there, mostly from home biodiesel producers who had a surplus of oil. Local facebook groups and scour the local 'papers for recently opened premises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 There is a (vehicle related) veg oil forum on the net somewhere. Have you tried Costco? It wasn't too expensive new last time I got it, admittedly a while back now and still a lot cheaper than diesel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 New oil is still double the price or more of used oil at its top value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete-M Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Beware buying large amounts of methanol, you'll get a knock from HMRC within days if you're processing large amounts. Vegoildiesel is the forum you'll be needing. I believe introducing yourself goes a long way in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forddeliveryboy Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 If you struggle to bulk buy before you leave, I can spare a couple of hundred litres every so often if I pick up a bit more than usual.... send me a PM if needs be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M'coli Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Beware buying large amounts of methanol, you'll get a knock from HMRC within days if you're processing large amounts. Vegoildiesel is the forum you'll be needing. I believe introducing yourself goes a long way in there.Methanol is (I think) needed for biodiesel production, but the cabbage juice is just filtered really well for use in older engines. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Beware buying large amounts of methanol, you'll get a knock from HMRC within days if you're processing large amounts. No methanol involved at Malham. Pete-M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeRover Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 No speedway riders I know have had HMRC enquire about their methanol buying habits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2MB Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 It's up to £16-odd/20l at Costco now, still worth buying but not the bargain it once was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexi Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 A methanol supplier I used in Scotalnd told me that his sales have slumped. HMRC caught loads who were making rather more than their allowance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martc Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 I think we may be confusing methanol with ethanol and/or methylated spirits (which is mainly ethanol with a little methanol added). HMRC are interested in ethanol/methylated spirits as duty must be paid on it. As far as I know there is no duty (other than VAT for a private individual) to pay on methanol. I suspect most prosecutions regarding methanol will be about incorrect storage and/or no petroleum licence. Methanol is required to produce the methyl ester of the fat (mostly present as the triglyceride - hence the large amount of glycerine also produced by the reaction). Methyl esters of veg oil = biodiesel. Methanol is also highly toxic - if you are lucky it will make you temporarily blind, if unlucky it will kill you. Many people have died due to punches being spiked with methanol rather than ethanol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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