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Old 07-10-2012, 11:32 AM   #10 (permalink)
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I think that it would be possible to regen it without the use of diesel. I see two general ways to do this.

Alternative fuel
1. Inject Propane and have a spark plug light it to burn out the DFP.
2. Inject Ethanol and have a spark plug light it to burn out the DFP.
3. Inject Ethanol lightly as a detergent to break it up some and if needed occasionally have a spark plug light it to burn out the DFP. Not sure if that would work though.

Electric
If the temp that is needed is only 500F that would be easy as standard ovens reach 450F. With the use of insulation and induction plates from a stove heat could be directly applied to the DFP.
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