"Wife Proof" Operation

leon@wvodesigns.com — Fri, 07 May 2010 05:00:00 +0100

There are many WVO conversion systems on the road that need an operation manual to run them. Wait until this gauge is...then turn this...10minutes before you stop...Make sure....ect. When I set out to develop the system for my truck, I coined the phrase "wife proof operation". Now don't get me wrong, my wife is a very intelligent woman; medical degree and everything. However, in order for her to drive my truck (and use WVO) on occasion, the system really has to do it all.

NEW WVO Centrifuge 210oz

leon@wvodesigns.com — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0100

I shut myself in my design cave for the past few weeks and now am ready to leak you what I have been working on: The RPC 210 - Thats 210oz collection capacity in the bowl. By spec its about 10x the size and performance of the standard RPC 22 (22oz) so you can expect un-heated WVO flowrates at 50-100gph.

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Behind the Senes

leon@wvodesigns.com — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:00:00 +0100

I have been wearing my pointy little geek hat quite a bit this month. Re-worked the structure of the website and installed a new cart system that is integrated with my warehouse. Bla Bla Bla What all that means is that you will have stock visibility, same day shipping and a calculated shipping cost (rather than a high flat rate). I know there will be bugs but it is the foundation to support me providing you with the whole gambit of veggie related equipment. We have active pro [...]

Happy New Year

leon@wvodesigns.com — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 05:00:00 +0100

2009 Was a crazy year to start a business! Nuf said. I would have to write a book to go over all the changes at WVO designs this year but it has all been in the right direction and our mission and role in the community is clear.

WVO Designs will continue to develop and distribute products and designs to the waste oil and biofuel industry. Expect to see an acceleration of products and design offerings through 2010. Last year we worked out the system, now we are g [...]

Something A little Different

leon@wvodesigns.com — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100

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A refreshingly funny and very well produced video. Good thing I am not this funny or I wouldn't get anything done..
-Leon

WVO vs Diesel

leon@wvodesigns.com — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0100

I have been thinking, or rather fascinating about how the diesel engine works. If you are like me; you can't help but visualize the inner workings of mechanical devices. While driving down the road, I can literally "see" the injectors pumping veggie oil into the compression chamber a little before the piston reaches the top of its stroke...I did a two day road trip a couple weeks ago and the mind wonders...

Anyway, it got me to thinking about some of the workings of [...]

Out Of Fuel!

leon@wvodesigns.com — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 05:00:00 +0100

My first mistake was leaving the house without the roll of paper towel, I had it under my arm at one point but must have set it down before it made it to the truck. Oh well, I was on my way now and no turning back. The focus on centrifuge manufacturing has taken my attention from oil collection and now my supplies have run dry. I was headed to meet up with another local Greaser that had an extra tote [...]

WVO Philosophy

leon@wvodesigns.com — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Pardon me while I get a little philosophical; fact is, the business part of this website ( The Raw Power Centrifuge) is doing very well and I thank my many happy customers for their show of faith.

However, while the centrifuge and its aggressive pricing has contributed to the WVO community in a positive way, the original purpose of this site was to be a community hub for the development of designs relating to WVO. ie, vehicle conversions, collection systems, filtering systems, ect. [...]

Everything doesn't always work as it should.

leon@wvodesigns.com — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 05:00:00 +0100

For the forth of July weekend, my wife Ann and I decided to go camping outside of Asheville, NC. For the 800mile trip, I ran a batch of oil through my trusty Raw Power Centrifuge and filled up my 90Gallon tank. I had not been doing much driving lately and had a little less that a quarter of fuel in the diesel tank. As always, I brought along a light tool box however normaly it contains a replacem [...]

Diesel Engineering

leon@wvodesigns.com — Mon, 25 May 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Monday of Memorial Day.

I found myself on a 50' sport fishing boat, anchored, drinking beer and taking in the sun and the passing bikinis. Who would have expected that also on the boat was a senior Cummins Engineer that specialized in fuel system development. We talked, and drank more beer. This is what I gathered from the conversion in respect to WVO as an alternative fuel in diesel engines.

I bought a Frybrid 04-07 Dodge Truck conversion and I don't even know anyone with a Dodge truck!

My "Master Plan" is do a series of conversion reviews from the leading conversion builders. When I was getting into WVO it was endlessly frustrating trying to compare the various kits on the market. I intend to change that and, since I don't have any affiliation with any of the manufactures, I don't have any problem saying what [...]

Made it There and Back - 1700 Miles

leon@wvodesigns.com — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100

The boat was hitched, kiteboards, beer and fishing poles all loaded. My wife and two other couples hit the road and headed south. Destination: Islamorada, Florida Keys. In case you don't already know, I drive a 2001 F350 2WD with my Raw Power conversion that I have freely posted on this site (sign in and download it if you are interested). I have a 90Gallon tank and was planning on b [...]

Hitting The Road!

leon@wvodesigns.com — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100

I am loading up Big White with 130 Gallons of Centrifuged WVO and heading down to the Florida Keys for the week to do some fishing, kitesurfing and a little bit of nothing! In addition to the fuel and gear, I will be pulling a 21ft fishing boat for the 1400 mile round trip. Assuming I make it back, I will give you all a report on the mileage and any special events that come up relating to the use of WVO.

Also, I have been working on a video showcasing the assem [...]

Thoughts on Falling Fuel prices

leon@wvodesigns.com — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100

I don’t purchase fuel very often any more but even I have noticed that the cost of a gallon has fallen significantly in recent weeks from the craziness of the summer. I have long since abandoned the idea that the general public looks at the world the same way that I do and I wonder the impact of this on the biofuel industry.

I know that people are generally lazy in nature and by and [...]

Cold Weather WVO

leon@wvodesigns.com — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Here is an interesting tidbit of a WVO observation. Mid summer, I put a sample of oil that I ran through the centrifuge next to a sample of oil that I had not. Both samples where “clear” but you could see particles in the pre centrifuged sample and it had a darker look. Both of these sample came from the same source restaurant. Average temperature was mid to high 80s.

The prototype Raw Power WVO Centrifuge is all set up and I have to say it is SWEEEET!. And I normally don’t condone use of capitals!

To properly integrate the new unit, I build a very sturdy table and improved the wiring with a weather proof junction box with weather proof switches. I also add [...]

New Look

leon@wvodesigns.com — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 05:00:00 +0100

If you have been here before, you will notice the new look...I hope you like it. More importantly though, is the "Learn" section. I have been kicking around the idea but I feel that it is a big part of where this site was meant to be.

Initially, I was targeting a portion of the WVO community that had the basics down and wanted to get down and dirty with the details. What, where and how much? Were the questions I [...]

Raw Power Oil Centrifuge Update

leon@wvodesigns.com — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:00:00 +0100

Everyone wants to know how we are doing with the Raw Power Oil Centrifuge release. Check out my release information on the forum here:

Whats next?

leon@wvodesigns.com — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:00:00 +0100

The response on the centrifuge has been great; I really feel that we hit the spot with the product and the price poit. Thanks to all that helped out.

So, now that that is out of my hands into the manufacturing world; what else do you want? I have been thinking (my fiance says my head is going to explode) and have come up with the following potentials. However, I need some feedback as to what YOU feel you need: (this is what the internet is supposed to be good at [...]

Distracted But Not Unfocused

leon@wvodesigns.com — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 05:00:00 +0100

OK, so I am mostly though the "Hard Part" of the centrifuge product launch. (Let me know ASAP if you want to part of my launch special). I admit it has had me prety focused on a lot of little details and concerned about the money involved. However, I have received a good response and I am pretty sure that it was the right thing todo. All that said, it is a little off topic to the original purpose the site. "Free development and distribution of WVO related designs". Init [...]

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