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Comment on Energy efficient gadgets by Overmodest

Overmodest — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:32:38 +0000

Somehow i missed the point. Probably lost in translation Anyway … nice blog to visit.

cheers, Overmodest.

Comment on About by bibomedia.com

bibomedia.com — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 21:13:39 +0000

Comment on Off-setting by Carbon labelling becomes a reality « RealGreen

Carbon labelling becomes a reality « RealGreen — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 14:43:49 +0000

[...] will be much discussion about the methodologies used – it’s a debate related to becoming carbon neutral – but putting a defined set of principles into practise is a bit step [...]

Comment on Energy efficient gadgets by johnkazer

johnkazer — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 19:20:50 +0000

Well, looks like the idea is already starting to gain some traction The UK’s National Consumer Council has just released a new report, asking for exactly the system I’ve outlined above. See their press release and report

Comment on Biodiesel – with a Ford Fiesta 1.4 tdci by Measuring my car’s mpg - Ford Fiesta Finesse, 1.4 TDCi « RealGreen

Measuring my car’s mpg - Ford Fiesta Finesse, 1.4 TDCi « RealGreen — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 21:18:41 +0000

[...] January 30, 2007 at 10:18 pm · Filed under Biofuels, Life style, Car [Also see my earlier post] [...]

Comment on Biodiesel – with a Ford Fiesta 1.4 tdci by johnkazer

johnkazer — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 22:45:33 +0000

Well, your warranty will likely be void if you use a higher blend than the manual stipulates. Of course, if like mine your warranty has expired then no problem!

Biodiesel itself is in theory cheaper (partly because the duty is less) but a) it’s 50% so someone still has to buy the regular diesel but also because there are no economies of scale – it’s usually small operations (such as Cambridge Biodiesel) that are handling and selling the stuff.

My car doesn’t start as fast (when sub 2 – 4 degC) because biodiesel is slightly more viscous than regular diesel at that temperature – the fuel pump has to work a bit harder and apparently the Fiesta ones are particularly puny.

Do a Google or other search for “biodiesel forum” – these often have info from drivers of specific models.

Comment on Biodiesel – with a Ford Fiesta 1.4 tdci by Horia Popa

Horia Popa — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 18:26:15 +0000

Nice job. I own a ford focus 1.6 TDCi and in the manual is says that I cannot use more than 5% biodiesel. Since you have used it with success I don’t see any reason for me not to do so. Shouldn’t the biodiesel be cheaper than regular fuel? You said that the car doesn’t start as fast since you’re using biodiesel. Why?

Comment on Biodiesel – with a Ford Fiesta 1.4 tdci by johnkazer

johnkazer — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 20:18:08 +0000

Well, now it’s freezing (about -2 C) and the car still starts after a couple or so seconds cranking the engine. Once going it’s still just fine though

Comment on Biodiesel – with a Ford Fiesta 1.4 tdci by johnkazer

johnkazer — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 22:50:27 +0000

Now it’s a bit colder, my car is starting to noticeably struggle when cranking the engine. Rather than starting immediately on turning the ignition key, it requires the ignition to be on for 3 – 4 seconds before reliably starting. The dawn temperature today was about 2 C – I wonder if it’ll actually start once it’s below freezing…?

Once running though I didn’t notice any particular issues. I certainly wouldn’t feel comfortable putting in a higher percentage of biodiesel and 50% was the limit recommended by Cambridge Biodiesel.

Comment on Electricity supply by John East

John East — Sat, 30 Dec 2006 21:46:08 +0000

Good Energy sound great in principle but their customer service can be dire – phones never answered, calls back days later when you’re out, emails ignored. I’ve never come across anything like it. Watch out if you have something that needs sorting!