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I have been raising quails for past six months and wanted to figure out a way to recycle or repurpose quail poop. I checked if quail poop could be fed into biogas plant and and the answer is YES!. I went ahead and made a biogas plant.
General misconceptions about the biogas plant is ...will it smell?
No it doesn't. Its an airtight system. except while feed the plant and removing slurry, it doesn't smell at all.
It not dangerous if if you necessary precaution and it should work fine. Note that you need a specials burner for this gas. The link is given below if you would like to purchase it
A large drum could be an IBC tank, or closed drums. If you are using drums with lids, make sure it is perfectly sealed when completed I am using 220 Liter sealed drum 4 inch diameter PVC pipe height should be based on the height of the drum you are using 2 inch Tank nipple 2 inch FTA(female threaded adapter 2 inch ball valve and 1 ft 2 inch pvc pipe 2 inch L joint Half inch brass ball valve 2 nos Brass t joint haf inch Threaded brass hose connector 8 nose hose clamps half inch A truck tube with tube valve removed Hose as per length. Epoxy putty to seal eveything
Sir I make but not fire why
That explanation is honest enough to discuss that 5 mins is the life of one bag of air
True, he's being honest when a lot of people aren't. 5 minutes is nut much, i would need a bigger gas storage...
I wish every other diy videos were made like this. Thumbs up for an all round well made video
many many thanks!
I don"t Know if you check your comments but if you do I would like to offer this: The Japanese I think it is have been building and using a village size version of these for many years and have perfected the design. As you are using barrels I think you could use many of their design features. 1 If you will add a 45 or 90 degree fitting to the bottom of your feed tube aimed along the edge of your barrel it will provide you with a stirring action when you are loading it this will speed up the fermentation time. 2 add another barrel or more to act as gas holding tanks as they hold higher pressures, if you want you might add a in line pressure gauge to see what you total volume of gas is. In the Japanese design they use all types of slurry materials, Their systems are large concrete flattened ball tanks that are placed in the center of a village size community. All the houses and barns have feed pipes that run into the ball at a 45 degree angle along the outer edge so as to provide the stirring action I mentioned above. another feature they have is a large pound built over top of the ball. This serves a couple things, I protects against gas leaking and spountanioucly combusting, As methane can do when it is mixed with air in large quantities to fast ( very dangerous ) And it also provides for raising tallopia fish or catfish ( as these fish do not require moving water for oxagynation to live ) for food. with their systems they use a top unload man hole. but with you side extraction pipe I would suggest this barry the set of barrels into the side of a hill, with a man made pound on top with water level above tanks but below feeder tube. allow the run off line to go down hill to a point where you can collect it for use as fertilizer. ( the reason the Japanese can use human waist in their systems is because it is built from concrete and can build up inner temperatures of over 180 degrees so it kills harmful bacteria that will harm humans. By doing these things I think you will increase the amount of gas and possibly the rate at which it is produced, for sure the pressure at which it can be stored safely. Yes I've been studying these systems for many years now. Sorry for bad spelling Dislexia is a real bother lol
So nice of you Kevin. I totally enjoy your comment of yours. Its seems that the purpose of sharing is come alive. Thanks for all your inputs.
thanks for sharing details! its very helpful!
Hi Kevin. Have you seen the digesters as they call them in India? Basically a huge very round concrete cylinder Placed on top of a slab in thd ground and sealed at the bottom. Than a slightly smaller inverted steel cylinder is placed upside inside the concrete one. This is charged from a valve in the top of the steel cylinder, and a " hydraulic seal ) is naturally formed in the gap between the 2 cylinders. As it ferments the steel cylinder rises up. This serves 3 purposes. You can monitor fermentation progress and the weight of the steel cylinder provides a small pressure to drive the gas out. When the cylinder quits rising any more , you know there us no more mojo left in the mix
Hi @@robertlindsay9826 Can you help me with valuable resources please. I'm trying to build one large enough for my village.
Hi @kevingill9658 Can you help me with valuable resources please. I'm trying to build one large enough for my village.
You can paint the barrel black to make it absorb more heat in the winter. In the summer, a pool of water submerging the base to wick away excess heat.
Here comes another cool idea.... Thanks a lot!
Winter though? Some of us in the tropics.
@@VIDEOEPPO You can use a small compressor for storing purpose. It has two advantages: 1. Safety first. 2. You can control the pressure to the gas stove.
@@bhargavdasd but how can you connect it and to retrieve the gas
@@nikoshkin1 the compressor output pipe will be connected to the gas stove with a gate valve in between.( To increase and decrease the amount of gas coming.
thank you for being honest about the capacity of the tube
Thanks, I just wanted to debunk certain myths which I think I did.
I like the honesty. Making videos to share knowledge, not to get fame.
thank you very much. Humbled by your comment
Thank you. I just enjoy to watch smart engineering and craftsmanship. Even though I won't build any of these any time soon this is the best video on this subject I've seen so far. You explaining things makes it an appealing thing and setup to try (once I get my own house outside of the city).
As an environment engineer, i would suggest you to add a mixer and add some organic digestate to improve microbial activity and increase methane formation...... And if possible add a gas compressor to compress the gas and improve the outflow......
wow... nice inputs... thanks
Trust me Bro this is the one of the best video about building a biodigester, everything is well explained, keep it up Bro 👍
So nice of you
Fantastic honest opinion and demonstrated the flaws, you've earned my sub. How about a barrel within a barrel as the reservoir? think of a glass held upside down inside a fish tank and you release the gas into the glass, the pressure of the water will give you a decent pressure to release it. Paul
Nice input... I am working on a plan to rebuild it. Will try and incorporate all these ideas
🙂 Hi, your video is well made and very interesting. Remember to add a good backflash arrester to decrease the risk of explosion. If you try raising the height of the slurry pipe you could fit more in the reactor. Then it may produce more gas a little sooner. You may find the bacteria works better at a different temperature. If its cold it may wok better in a sunny position. If too hot maybe a shady position. I think, if the rector temperature was around 24c it would work very well. I would not let it get to hot though as it may effect the bacteria that produces the gas. Just trying to help 👍
Thank you so so much!
@@VIDEOEPPO 🙂👍
How long does it last
@@VIDEOEPPO does you update it yet or is it still work in progress
@@cheesethatdoesntbelongtoyo7279 Not yet. I have moved to a new house. Need to figure out a few things before I install this. Also, my workshop is not setup yet. It might take a few months to get to this project
This is by far the best DIY video I've ever seen. I Subbed asap when you mentioned its cons. I wish DIY channels are these transparent and detailed like you than filling us false hope
I am delighted to read your comment. thanks a bunch!
Right, that's why I subscribed.
Such a well made video! You explained everything so well and I love your design. Thank you so much!
You are so welcome!
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Good Job, Man! I second that the outflow tube can be higher on the barrel to increase the digesting volume which would increase possible gas production. The bacteria used doesn't need airspace, other than for the collection reservoir which could be bigger and have a removable weight of some kind that could be put on the reservoir to increase the gas pressure when you want to use it. People often pass the bio gas through a tube full of steel wool to scrub the NOx out before sending it to the reservoir ... The bacteria does need to be kept warm to work best, at least 75°F, If I'm remembering correctly... Hoping people find this on a community level as one of the solutions to the "energy crises" ... God bless!
Your thought are so much appreciated. I mean this is what this community for!. Share what we know. Thanks again
If the slurry is slowly stirred, would it be beneficial?
Great comment
This is a really well laid out video and a joy to watch. I have a digester built from an IBC Tote and am versed in the assembly and operation, however I can always learn more. I really like how you've presented all of this without the usual false promises of unrealistic gas production for a small biodigester. Thank you for taking the time to make this video.
So nice of you to say that. Thanks a lot
@@VIDEOEPPO Do you have an email address? Maybe we could work on a project. Your ideas have huge potentials.
@@kesseleytbarzahii1369 I do ..but i am based out of India....
videoeppo@gmail.com
I agree. Ive watched a bunch of bio gas videos over many years and this one was the best and easy to understand how it works.
It was really an amazing video and the way u did this at home and also informed the cons of the setup was very informative. Thank you
I am glad you liked the video. the whole point was transparency and practicality of the approach for a common person. I hope I've contributed something!
This is the most detailed and truthful video I have watched! Thank you for being honest in telling the truth about your experiment which was about the "flashback arrestor" you failed/forgot to connect as well as the capacity of one barrel. These are important information that a person like me who wants to start an off-the-grid community really needs to know. I wish to meet you in person!
I am so happy and glad you liked the video. Thank you for your valuable comment and feedback as well. Means a lot!
You're one of talented teachers I've come across. You've the theory and the know-how. This 1st clip has pushed me to subscribe to your channel. An asset to humanity. Check you later and stay good.
Thank you so so much!
Thank you so much for this wonderful exhibition. You've given us clear insights and what to expect. I can't thank you enough.
Glad you enjoyed it!
the feedback at the end was really good, it educates us about the actual application of the project. Thank you
I am glad it was helpful. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Means a lot!
Hello my friend, Another interesting and different idea. That's nice for savings. In our country, biogas is produced in some places. It is produced especially in some of the farms. You showed your project in detail. Result: Successful. Congratulations. see you buddy. All the best
Thanks Mehmet!. Nice to see again!
This is amazing! I would love to learn more about this and also I will be making a quail cage by using your design. Thank you. Please keep posting videos. I enjoy watching you interesting content.
Glad it was helpful!
You did a absolutely wonderful job explaining... Thank you so much sir.
So nice of you
Well done. I enjoyed watching your video. I am moving to the Philippines next year and I built a biodigester for my futue wife and her family already. They are familiar with how it works but never owned one before. My soon to be father in law is a farmer and does very well with the amount of land they own. I wish you and your family a good life my friend.
I wish too my friend!
Simple, well made, and practical. Thank you for this video my friend.
So nice of you to say that. Thanks a tons
This was excelently done. Wow
Hey mate, Jeff from New Zealand. Loved this video! Well explained and showing the limitations is great, many over rate what you can do. I have a friend who uses and air bed as his reservoir and lays a piece of plywood over it to get more pressure when cooking.
Hey Jeff...thanks for the comment
I am searching for this kind of reply thanks A simple way to increase pressure of a gas🤞
Hi. A really good project. I have a very small upgradation idea. You could make a gas scrubber to really purify the output gas. You will need three jars. Fill 1 st with water, 2nd with a drying agent like cat litter, and 3rd with steel wool. They will decrease the amount of waste gases in the output. Then you could use your lpg burner very easily. Oh and yes, you need a big gas reservoir to use it for 30 min. But in this way, this little tube could be used for more time.
Great point! thanks for this AWESOME idea! The community will appreciate it !
Could it be compressed in 100lb propane tanks?
@@bradhiebert6403 After purification, sure. Just be sure to pass the raw gas in the above sequence only. Water dissolve co2, cat litter absorbs the moisture, and the steel wool scrubs the minor gases like sulfides. Then the output gas could be stored, pressurized or not.
@@jitag thank you for this information. I've changed my house to propane and like the idea of biogas. I live on a farm
Your video just blew my mind with ideas! Thank you for sharing!
Awesome! Thank you!
Well done, clear and concise. Thanks for not dragging it out.
Glad it was helpful!
Dude, you are doing a great job, very informative video. Keep it up.
Sometimes when my energy level is down, comments like this fire me up. Thanks for making my day!.
I think a pressure gauge shall be installed on top to warn how much gas is still available in the tank.
When the Algo works perfectly. Found this chanel just now, really nice and articulate video. Much appreciated.
Awesome, thank you!
Thank you for the video. It is the most clearly presented one I have viewed. Now I feel I am ready to start.
Best of luck!
Nice video, if you want to increase the output you can try to build one from an ibc tank, its 1000 liters. At that size you start with 100 kilos of manure and food waste in about 900 liters of water. When it starts producing gas you can feed it with 40 liters of water and in that 4 kilos of manure/food waste daily. You may get an hour or two worth of cooking with a single burner. Who would think that handling manure was fun!
Cool Idea...
Came here to suggest this. IBCs can be had very cheap and are perfect for this application. You can even get them in black so you can't see the contents. Plus they've already got a sealed lid for adding the "food" and a drain valve that you can buy fittings for on eBay. Another IBC with the top cut out of it and a few large tyre tubes the correct size to fit in it (when inflated) is a good reservior since you can place a sheet of ply wood or sheet metal on top with a weight to create a bit of pressure while containing the tubes keeping them safe from puncture. You can leave out the ball valve between the digester and reservior by adding a low pressure check valve, making it a bit more autonomous.
Nice video. Very clearly explained. Think you need to make scrubber from steelwool and pvc pipe that will prevent possibility of explosion
Yes indeed. This one started off as a test project. But now, I figured out that it could actually be put to work. I will have to make the setup properly
You are an excellent teacher. Thank you. One of the best biogas videos I have found.
Wow, thank you!
I really appreciate the honesty of your video. A lot of channels who do diy stuff like this related biogas will not say how long such a set up would last and how unreliable it is.
I appreciate that!thanks a lot
Just watched your video try using a air mattress to store the gas ⛽ 😀 with a couple of sand bags as weights get to of the barrels on the roof is a good place for it more heat means more gas there's a Australian KZhead who does same and transfers the gas to a old gas bottle hope this helps 👍
What is the name of the Australian KZhead
It would be great if you list down the materials needed.
very informative and genuine video which includes all possible shortfalls encounter during bio gas construction. truly suggested add-on like backfire arrester and 5 min run time which provides a good lead for the person like me. hats off to you for making such valuable video.
Thank you so so much for saying this!
Great explanation with the black board. Wonderful setup sir!
Thanks you so so much!
Always wanted to make something like this. Great work
Thank you so much!
A pioneer in compost heat and methane was Jean Pain. He cooked his 'waste' and produced much methane. He used hot compost for heating (air and water) provided hot water and methane.
I thought you were referencing to the guy from Movie "Mars". Then I googled... It was an eye-opener.... Thanks for sharing. I learnt something new, learnt about someone new!...Thanks
Very complete and comprehensive. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Im glad i found your channel, great layout of the video really presentable
Thank you very much!
What a timing I was just looking for diy bio gas plant and where were you how come youtube didn't recommended your videos till now Very well made and explained Looking forward to upgrades made to it
Glad I could help!
Nice set up over all. Have you experimented with different ratios of waste and dung, perhaps using other types of dung from different animals? As soon as you lit it I thought about how there was no flash arrestor or some sort of pressure release valve at the top of the barrel. Anything that builds up pressure needs to have an emergency pressure release. Also perhaps include a pressure gauge to see how much pressure is being built up at a given time.
Hey, thanks for the suggestions, I am only working with resources that one could find in local stores. ( the availability of materials we could find and use depends vastly on geography). Let me see how I can develop this simple idea and make it more user-friendly and affordable.
Thank you very much. I made it months ago and I faced those problems and just didn't know why. Thanks
Glad it helped!
beautiful explained in the blackboard, I always wondered why they leave the top of the pipe open in the piping system used at our home.
Glad it was helpful!
You did a great job. My question are: 1, is it possible for the gas to escape through the inlet PVC pipe? 2, does the size of the inlet pipe matter when constructing bio gas?
This is just a proof of concept. Gas can escape through any gap if available. Plus this needs to have a flashback arrestor, something to scrub the sulphide from the gas, a proper storage etc...
You my friend havemade me understand how this works. I will be trying this out soon.
I am glad it was helpful
Thank you for being honest in your presentation.
Humble Thanks!
Your video is very great and very inspiring! I'm very sure your family and community are very proud of you! Awesome explanation! awesome design too! thank you very much for sharing this
Apart from why is am collecting quail poop and food waste from the house, they are happy that this video is liked by many nice people like yourself. Lol. Thank you for your wonderful comment
The best explanation i have ever seen. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
You give us a great information regarding biogas
So nice of you
Very well explained,,,🎉🎉🎉good job
Thanks for being real and honest man...
My Pleasure!
It would be useful to put a stop valve on your tyres so that you can fill them, and remove them for later use. Having a system of three or four of these (or more) digesters cycling for use would make them more practical for daily use.
It was good approach for saving
Thx for sharing the process 🙏
My pleasure 😊
You are great. That is practical. I want to make one like that. Thank you for your time and energy you put into your video.
You are so welcome. Thank you for understanding my plight!
Hands down your vid is the best I have come across. Thank you kind sir.
so nice of you!
Your video is so informative and it was really very helpful to me. Thanks a lot.
Glad it was helpful!
Very cool! Thanks for sharing!
you are welcome! Thanks for your time
This design is brillant!!! Very informative👏👏👏
Glad you like it!
Start the seconds and get to the point is what I like. I Like it
Thanks for saying that!
Fascinating! Thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Good job! Thank you for the information. This will help a great deal.
Glad it was helpful!
well done explaining every detail
Glad you liked it!
Thanks, you Are such a good teacher
Glad you think so!
Thank you for such a wonderful nd open presentation. I have been yearning for abioGas videos like this for long.
my pleasure. Thanks for you time!
Maybe 3 very large rubber inner tubes from giant mining trucks could sit around the blue barrel stacked on top of each other with a heavy donut ring of bricks to add pressure to the tubes? Great video! You’re a real survivor and lateral thinker, the world needs more people like you.
THANK YOU for your Honest Opinion and Excellent Effort 👌. Good job Brother 👏
So nice of you. Thank you
Awesome👍, even regular toilet’s septic tank also can eazily modified to be biogas digester, to produce metana as renewable energy that can use for stove and even gas fuel for the genset.
yes, its possible.
Cool and simple easy to follow ,not too technical.
Thanks for the comment. and yeah, I meant this to be as easy as possible and wanted everybody to understand a few important points before they attempted to make this. Hope it helped
Excellent practical video, cheers!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for making this It's the best video on this subject that I've ever seen. I'm definitely building this now, and if it works satisfactorily, I'll make several more, and get larger storage tubes as well.
I am happy for the compliment....and I truly wish your project is a sucess.
You just earned a subcriber, brother. Keep it coming. Thanks !
Thanks for the sub and encouragement
hey I have posted a new video. Hope you like it
Very interesting. My digester is in Switzerland where I have to heat ist up to around 30 deg. With my 1000 l. tank and the input of a few kilos of kitchen waste with the help of my neighbours I can do most of the regular cooking in our household.
Interesting!
I just loved it. Thank you so much....🙏🙏🌿
you are welcome!
This is a very informative video. Thank you very much.
Glad it was helpful!
your video and explanations are wonderful
Glad you like them!
This is very simple and manageable
yes it is. Thanks for your comments
Thanks for being honest😊
You are most welcome and thanks for the appreciation!
Thanks bro!....your video is very explicit....double thumbs up 😊
So nice of you
Hey man, great video. Very informative and interesting.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Beautiful work buddy
Thank you so much bro!
Very clearly explained, so good 👍
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent, sir, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Well explained Sir. I'm just in the verge of making one for my Farm. 👍👍 Thanks a lot.
Hoping for the best for you!.
Finally and honest review on this topic.
glad you feel that way
Amazing video. Just the info i needed.
Glad it was helpful!
Watched from Bangladesh,your presentation was very clear,easy and understandable. Thanks❤
Thanks Mohamed!
Thank you very much for the wonderful lesson. Am in Uganda learning from you. You're a very good Teacher. I am going to make my own biogas
I am glad this video was helpful. Thanks a lot for supporting
Thank you for this video. It's the best with simple detailed instructions. 👍👍
Glad it was helpful!
Explanation is just lit
thanks
Great video, very interesting and well explained
Glad you liked it!
Thank you for sharing knowledge.
So nice of you