Many homeowners are interested in ways to use alternative fuels to heat their homes. Biodiesel, made entirely from organic products, is a great choice. It can be used in any diesel furnace and can even be produced at home. To get started, it is best to experiment with small test batches. This process will detail make a large batch of heating-quality biodiesel using a reactor.
Instructions
1. Add the water into the appropriate compartment of the reactor. Place the rapeseed oil into the main chamber.
2. Pour the ethanol into the plastic container.
3. Add the potassium hydroxide quickly to prevent it from reacting with the air. Immediately place the cap onto the container and screw it into place.
4. Shake the container until the solid potassium hydroxide is completely dissolved. There should be no solid material in the solution.
5. Add the solution to the rapeseed oil in the reactor. Turn the reactor on. The reactor will then process the solution into biodiesel by removing the glycerin and washing the solution.
6. If the biodiesel fuel is a translucent brown color with no sediment, the fuel is ready for the heater
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