Date published: 01.09.08 - not release date

One-stop online shop for DIY biodiesel equipment

More and more people are looking to cut their fuel costs by producing their own biodiesel. Now they can buy all the equipment they need online from the newly launched Biodiesel Solutions one-stop shop.

The UK site at www.biodieselsolutions.co.uk carries over 150 product lines, ranging from complete bioprocessor systems through to valves and fittings. As well as the essentials for biodiesel production, such as the processor and premix tanks, the shop offers a wide range of accessories including filters, tools, handling equipment, storage containers and work wear.

"We wanted to make it easy for everyone including beginners to buy what they need to start making their own biodiesel," said MD Matthew Barnes, who runs the new venture from its premises in Gloucester. "We cater for those wanting to make biodiesel in a corner of their workshop through to firms setting up multiple systems to supply fleets of cars or vans."

As well as delivering the biodiesel systems, Biodiesel Solutions can install the equipment and provide operator training to start making the fuel straight away. Delivery is free on orders over GBP 50.

The website also provides information on the economics of biodiesel production. It includes a breakdown of costs, showing that the clean-burning fuel can be produced for between 40p and 70p per litre including duty, a huge saving on forecourt prices.

"Diesel engines do not need any modification to use the fuel," continued Barnes. "In fact, they run better on it and produce less pollution."

The consumables needed to produce biodiesel are new or used vegetable oil, methanol, caustic soda, electricity and tap water. Even heavily used cooking oil (often available free from restaurants etc) can be used. The methanol is reused within the process.

As well as being environmentally friendly, biodiesel helps to decrease maintenance costs and reduce engine wear thanks to its engine cleaning and lubricating properties.

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The new online shop from Biodiesel Solutions makes it easy to buy all the equipment and accessories to make your own biodiesel.


Biodiesel Solutions is a trading name of MB Industrial Ltd.

Biodiesel is made through a process called transesterification, which produces two products: biodiesel and glycerine. Biodiesel is environmentally friendly, unlike mineral diesel, being biodegradable, non-toxic, carbon neutral and essentially free of sulphur and aromatic hydrocarbons.

Date: 29 March 2006
Ref: MBI1-06

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Other enquiries:
Matthew Barnes
Biodiesel Solutions
MB Industrial Ltd, Unit L3, Innsworth Technology Park, Innsworth Lane, Gloucester, GL3 1DL, UK
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Fax: +44 (0)1242 511220
Email: sales@biodieselsolutions.co.uk
Web: www.biodieselsolutions.co.uk