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Title: Methanol Retail Shops in New Delhi
Post by: areebnazim on November 03, 2014, 08:33:34 PM
Can anyone help me with an online shop or RC hobby shop in Delhi that sells methanol in small quantities (1-5 litres)? I am looking for cost effectiveness while buying RC fuel. 

P.S.: I know rcskyhobby.com sells tornado nitro fuel but that is quite expensive 4L @1600/-.

Thanks in advance!!

I am starting a new thread since I couldn't find any other recent ones.


Title: Re: Methanol Retail Shops in New Delhi
Post by: shobhit17 on November 04, 2014, 05:19:25 PM
Happy flying.


Title: Re: Methanol Retail Shops in New Delhi
Post by: areebnazim on November 10, 2014, 12:55:34 AM
Thanks Shobit...still no luck....I'd probably end up buying tornado for my Toki 15...

BTW...I am building a self made custom tamiya 1/14 type....TATA PRIMA!! :)  Go ahead call me a nerd!! :P


Title: Re: Methanol Retail Shops in New Delhi
Post by: girishsarwal on November 10, 2014, 09:19:40 AM
An Industrial chemist can arrange it for you ~Rs. 500 for a 2.5 L pack.

I have about 20 L in the hangar. If you want are most welcome to take some.

GS

PS: That would be just methanol. If you're looking for fuel, you'll need to arrange castor (and optionally nitromethane) separately.


Title: Re: Methanol Retail Shops in New Delhi
Post by: areebnazim on November 10, 2014, 02:25:47 PM
Coming tomorrow to collect!! Thx!!


Title: Re: Methanol Retail Shops in New Delhi
Post by: sahilkit on February 23, 2015, 06:43:25 PM
are there any grades one has to look for when buying methanol ?

one guy quoted 2.5lt sealed for 600/- and another loose for 90/- 1 lt ?



Title: Re: Methanol Retail Shops in New Delhi
Post by: girishsarwal on February 23, 2015, 07:59:54 PM
90/lit, cant say of what impurities, some guys use it; they would be able to comment on the performance
LR (Lab Reagent) grade is fine.
HPLC expensive over the top


Title: Re: Methanol Retail Shops in New Delhi
Post by: sahilkit on February 23, 2015, 08:11:28 PM
like visible impurities or chemical stuff

1. what about lube and grade(quality), castor oil or klotz or mayuraa chemical stuff ?
2. After run oil/lube and any local alternatives ?

need fuel for my cox sure start 049 (planning a electric to glow conversion).

Thanks
Sahil 


Title: Re: Methanol Retail Shops in New Delhi
Post by: girishsarwal on February 24, 2015, 10:44:12 AM
visible and chemical locha ;)

1. Plain castor, works for me. Klotz and Mayuraa chem have synthetic additives which have their own advantages.
2. After run from anywhere is good. Singer machine oil works great as after run and glycol (coolant) works well for cleaning up gummed parts.

cox 049 will most likely need nitrometh given the cylinder volume. You might want to speak with Sundaram sir for guidance on the cox. Speak with Ethiraj sir (Mayuraa) for nitromethane :thumbsup:

All the best
GS


Title: Re: Methanol Retail Shops in New Delhi
Post by: sahilkit on February 24, 2015, 06:42:08 PM
Singer machine oil is sold buy singer for oiling sewing machine - Check
plain castor - Check
LR methanol - Check (for now but need to replace with economical one)
LR nitromethance - Check (need to check rpm with zero nitro then may be 2-3%)

contact Mr.Sundaram - Check



Title: Re: Methanol Retail Shops in New Delhi
Post by: sahilkit on February 26, 2015, 07:15:32 PM
Got LR nitro-methane 250ml for 395/- (5% tax inclusive).

Most likely source for castor oil ? as all the kirana shops and marts located near my office don't have them  :'( .

Methanol on its way.



Title: Re: Methanol Retail Shops in New Delhi
Post by: girishsarwal on March 01, 2015, 04:23:01 PM
Local Chemist for castor oil, available in 100ml and 400ml bottles.


Title: Re: Methanol Retail Shops in New Delhi
Post by: sahilkit on March 01, 2015, 08:21:07 PM
thanks will try it


Title: Re: Methanol Retail Shops in New Delhi
Post by: sahilkit on March 02, 2015, 07:46:44 PM
got my castor oil today for Rs 150/- per kg


Title: Re: Methanol Retail Shops in New Delhi
Post by: stadsocare on April 12, 2016, 06:35:07 PM
Castor oil is best, so far, it helps to keep engine clean, and can be cleaned by cheap usage washing powder, than petrol or diesel, due to Castor oil , other lubs leaves hard carbon even spoils piston , due to long time left over uncleaned carbon


Title: Re: Methanol Retail Shops in New Delhi
Post by: turneast31 on April 19, 2016, 10:24:04 AM
Hi,

You can buy Nitro good quality imported fuel from me. I case you are interested and still in this hobby. I have the following variants and is available in convenient to use one litre packing:

1) 0% Nitro @175
2) 1% Nitro @200
3) 2% Nitro @225
4) 5% Nitro @250
5) 10% Nitro@275
6) 15% Nitro@325
7) 20% Nitro@375
8) 25% Nitro@425

Shipping will be extra