Jerry Can Funnel Fuel Filter

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Am looking for an accessory filter to use to filter diesel from jerry cans to keep water/crud out of main tank. Does anyone know anything about the big yellow plastic filter funnels which used to be around. Reputedly the integral filter prevented water getting into fuel tank.
 
The problem with the yellow filter-funnels (at least the one I had) is that about half a cup full stays in a reservoir 'below' the filter (actually still in the funnel) when you've finished pouring, which.... ummh... in a seaway for instance leaves you with one hand holding an open jerry can, the other a filter with some fuel left in the bottom not knowing where to put it, a leg on the tiller... you get the picture... naff design in my mind.
 
Try one of these http://bajafilters.com/ used by the MOD, 90% of overland 4x4 epeditions, etc and quite a few yachtsmen who buy diesel from dodgy outlets/45 gal drums in far flung places around the globe.

Not got one yet, but intending to ASAP - they come well recomended.

You can also get a clip on spout for the steel jerry cans, check out http://www.4x4web.co.uk/ you'll get some info there.
 
the yellow one came out first with honours in a test made by Practical Sailor a few years ago, add that it costs about one fifth (ish, depending on seller) of the baja filter...

I personally keep a used engine oil container to accumulate all kind of polluting liquid leftovers, what remains at the base of the yellow filter goes in there together with used engine oil, dirty diesel used to clean metal gear, dirty paint solvent, etc etc.

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This is it
Practical sailor article http://www.practical-sailor.com/sample/Fuelfilter.html
 
Westmarine have rebranded the original yellow Mr Funnel filter, oh and changed colour from to black., but they are the same product.

The yellow filter is available in europe for 20-30-40 euro depending on size.
 
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Yes, looked at West Marine last night - the bigger of the two funnels is $34.99 - but carriage from the USA to Cyprus is $44.50.

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But as I said.....they have a store in Istanbul. If you are in northern Cyprus then I'm sure Aras Cargo deliver there. Southern Cyprus may be a different story.

Give this guy a call, he is very helpful and speaks first class English.

Bulent Yazici
IT & Purchasing Manager

West Marine Turkey

T: + 90 216 517 32 42/115
M: +90 549 2012999
 
sure no problem

http://www.svb.de/index.php?sid=4bc2a67f...listtype=search

or here
http://www.accastillage-diffusion.com/de...mp;article=6679

though AD do not show the picture, I checked in their paper catalogue and found two references for the Mr Funnel (small and big):
T59990 - dia 150mm, 14.7 l/min - 24.90 euro
T59992 - dia 220mm, 18 l/min - 32.4 euro

Now that I think of it, I am almost sure of having seen it advertised by one of the chandlers on PBO magazine too, I will take a look again
 
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Boomshanka said:
The problem with the yellow filter-funnels (at least the one I had) is that about half a cup full stays in a reservoir 'below' the filter (actually still in the funnel) when you've finished pouring, which.... ummh... in a seaway for instance leaves you with one hand holding an open jerry can, the other a filter with some fuel left in the bottom not knowing where to put it, a leg on the tiller... you get the picture... naff design in my mind.
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hi I have invented a jerry can filter that filters down to 25 micron and also removes dissolved water and also stops slugs of water from the bottom of the can from dumping direct into your fuel tank. I am going to market very soon and have a few working production models, it does take a bit longer to decant the fuel from a UK can but my filter for a Scepter can does not restrict the flow in any significant way. A small price to pay for clean dry fuel. 07854 195162 or richardcosten434@hotmail.com Only people who know the problem that exists with fuel cans can appreciate this fact. You do not want it the dirty fuel inside your filters in the first place, the last thing you want is a breakdown off shore. Many Thanks. Alfie
 
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