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Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 04-04-2016, 10:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,612
Posted By leo3000
Update

Picked up about 500 more gallons of veggie oil this weekend
Really nice guy that gave it to us, he also gave us a few nice 12 volt pumps, an IBC tank, a flat plate heat exchanger, a fuel feed/return...
Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 03-23-2016, 11:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,612
Posted By leo3000
one more comment about the centrifuge.. WVO...

one more comment about the centrifuge..

WVO Designs centrifuge (link (https://www.wvodesigns.com/raw-power-centrifuge.html)) claims to do up to 25 gph - one pass. They also claim to be applying...
Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 03-23-2016, 11:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,612
Posted By leo3000
Thanks for that reply and advice. That is...

Thanks for that reply and advice.

That is very good advice and I am actually not expecting to find any wvo along the way. Might give it a weak effort but not counting on it. Currently we have...
Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 03-23-2016, 08:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,612
Posted By leo3000
Thank yall for reading and replying. And thanks...

Thank yall for reading and replying. And thanks for the critiques.

for clarity, I have been running oil through the centrifuge at a rate of around 20 gph.

I am fairly confident in our...
Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 03-22-2016, 04:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,612
Posted By leo3000
Adventure Bus 2016 - Veggie build

Well, I have been lurking around and asking a few questions, but I guess I will go ahead and start a build thread to document the project

I am a senior at Auburn University studying mechanical...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 02-29-2016, 08:05 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,130
Posted By leo3000
so I just olugged the batteries back in and now...

so I just olugged the batteries back in and now the ign/on switch does not activate the main electrical solenoid that goes to electronics like lights and fans

y'all got any ideas?? I can't find...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-25-2016, 01:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,292
Posted By leo3000
I got all my stuff from a rotting camper on my...

I got all my stuff from a rotting camper on my grandfathers farm... all free, but definatly in need of a cleaning. a doner camper was perfect for me because my budget for the conversion is like...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 02-25-2016, 07:47 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,130
Posted By leo3000
it sounds like in the inverter the ground and...

it sounds like in the inverter the ground and neutral bond if the inverter meets UL 458 Solar Power Wholesale Distributor | AEE Solar...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 02-25-2016, 07:13 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,130
Posted By leo3000
Ohh, I understand, it doesnt need a switch there...

Ohh, I understand, it doesnt need a switch there because if anything is unplugged the neutral part of the circuit is already broken - ie the relay there is redundant! that would free up a relay pole...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-25-2016, 06:54 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 53,722
Posted By leo3000
i used some clamps on mine.. but since you may be...

i used some clamps on mine.. but since you may be leaving it a while thats probly not the best option (although it can definitely help reduce your mess if you clamp around any cuts you make then...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 02-24-2016, 03:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,130
Posted By leo3000
I dont see how it would work to not connect the...

I dont see how it would work to not connect the neutrals - I am very in experienced with ac stuff but i thought it flowed from + to neutral, and ground is there in case.. so if i dont switch the...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 02-24-2016, 03:23 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,130
Posted By leo3000
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/tKhyp5NYAr4wDGzgm...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/tKhyp5NYAr4wDGzgmps09SkrQjM0HW9jh4eHSTZ_aygEisRy0y7iiY7R4_4KjvxmTI-ePJy4PWxJEBXKuggPqYlrs3KxwaXOKTU9NaCMVYoqpKiquTQuDhjSx0pbAGyP0DX7i07OPxRMD1JpLZ19mW1UvuPyex_jIiCZOtg...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-24-2016, 03:14 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 53,722
Posted By leo3000
Red circle in second to last picture: solenoid...

Red circle in second to last picture: solenoid that is likely connected to your key switch. this is very important, it is the same thing as a relay if you know how relays work.

Basically when you...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 02-24-2016, 08:11 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,130
Posted By leo3000
I had considered the extra poles for neutrals,...

I had considered the extra poles for neutrals, however im not sure what you mean by only when the inverter is providing power..

here is what I have drawn now...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 02-23-2016, 04:15 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,130
Posted By leo3000
gotchya, good info, thanks

gotchya, good info, thanks
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 02-23-2016, 03:05 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,130
Posted By leo3000
ok good to know, ill test it when hooked up to...

ok good to know, ill test it when hooked up to battery! thanks for the great info.

do converters generally have separate circuits for charging and general use? im wondering if this is unusual/ if...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 02-23-2016, 01:39 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,130
Posted By leo3000
also, im not very educated on charging batteries...

also, im not very educated on charging batteries esp. with these converters... It seems like it would over charge if connected directly like shown?

I tested the charging circuit on my converter...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-23-2016, 01:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,226
Posted By leo3000
i did nationwide and set it up online... seemed...

i did nationwide and set it up online... seemed sketchy but it accepted it with vin and all
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 02-23-2016, 01:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,666
Posted By leo3000
could be the emergency exits.. mine have ...

could be the emergency exits.. mine have switches that make it buzz if they are open (rear door, e exit window, and roof hatches)

also one of the switches on the emergency exit window on my buss...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 02-23-2016, 12:17 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,130
Posted By leo3000
Awesome, thanks for that! thats actually the same...

Awesome, thanks for that! thats actually the same as I have drawn now except the relay is in front of rather than behind the converter which shouldnt make a big diff other than using an AC rather...
Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 02-23-2016, 11:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,601
Posted By leo3000
yah its mainly a fun project for me combined with...

yah its mainly a fun project for me combined with the idea of going on a 10K + mile road trip this summer that woould burn a lot of fuel... mostly a project though because we will not come out on top...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-23-2016, 11:51 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 47,917
Posted By leo3000
hoping to be under $5500 total for conversion to...

hoping to be under $5500 total for conversion to wvo and conversion to rv..

the rv conversion should be < $1000, bus cost $2100 +500 tag/title so the rv part will be cheap

wvo will likely...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 02-23-2016, 11:44 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,130
Posted By leo3000
ok that schematic doesnt show how the ground and...

ok that schematic doesnt show how the ground and neutral would work

the relay in the link is a double pole double throw relay, so it really looks more like this:
...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 02-23-2016, 11:10 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,130
Posted By leo3000
T92P11A22-120 - TE CONNECTIVITY / POTTER &...

T92P11A22-120 - TE CONNECTIVITY / POTTER & BRUMFIELD - General Purpose Relay, T92 Series, Power, Non Latching, DPDT, 120 VAC, 30 A | Newark element14...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 02-23-2016, 10:27 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,130
Posted By leo3000
Ok, so now that I know my converter is normal.. ...

Ok, so now that I know my converter is normal..

Here is what I have come up with.. havent sized my wires and CBs yet because i need to read some specs on the draw of some things..
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