You are right about the smaller models, when we use the fuel pumps it's a pain but they make a model with 2 filters inside that copes much better with fuel pump flow rates. It is considerably more expensive than the single filter versions hence my bit where I said your home made filter is probably a lot cheaper.
Go easy on the biocides. Can cause short term issues for sure.Well, I've got the inspection hatches off the diesel tanks (2 x 225 litres) and as you can see they are pretty well drained.
What you can't see in the photo is the condensation on the side of the tank which, in this case, is the hull. It was running with moisture.
Definitely an argument for keeping the tanks topped up to the brim over winter.
The black stuff is a mat of slimy, 'orrible diesel bug. The only thing I can think to do is pressure wash with hot, soapy water, drain and repeat until sparkling.
Once that's done, and the tank is dry, I'll be topping up with diesel, adding Star Tron and Fuel Set to kill any bugs left and disperse remaining moisture.
I'm also making up a fuel polishing rig using a 12V pump and a Racor filter clone fitted with a 30 micron cartridge. I'll probably go down to 10 micron eventually.
Just posted this as I thought some of you might find it interesting and/or scary
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Well, I've got the inspection hatches off the diesel tanks (2 x 225 litres) and as you can see they are pretty well drained.
What you can't see in the photo is the condensation on the side of the tank which, in this case, is the hull. It was running with moisture.
Definitely an argument for keeping the tanks topped up to the brim over winter.
The black stuff is a mat of slimy, 'orrible diesel bug. The only thing I can think to do is pressure wash with hot, soapy water, drain and repeat until sparkling.
Once that's done, and the tank is dry, I'll be topping up with diesel, adding Star Tron and Fuel Set to kill any bugs left and disperse remaining moisture.
I'm also making up a fuel polishing rig using a 12V pump and a Racor filter clone fitted with a 30 micron cartridge. I'll probably go down to 10 micron eventually.
Just posted this as I thought some of you might find it interesting and/or scary
Ignore the staff and pre filter the fuel. Alas I sold my 3 stage BAJA fuel filter with my last yacht, and now they are unobtainium . Practical Sailor did test some filter funnels, so if I can't find a good used Baja, one of those will have to do.
Reintroducing Mr. Funnel - Practical Sailor (practical-sailor.com)
You have TWO Island Packets!
That looks very similar to what mine looked like!Well, I've got the inspection hatches off the diesel tanks (2 x 225 litres) and as you can see they are pretty well drained.
What you can't see in the photo is the condensation on the side of the tank which, in this case, is the hull. It was running with moisture.
Definitely an argument for keeping the tanks topped up to the brim over winter.
The black stuff is a mat of slimy, 'orrible diesel bug. The only thing I can think to do is pressure wash with hot, soapy water, drain and repeat until sparkling.
Once that's done, and the tank is dry, I'll be topping up with diesel, adding Star Tron and Fuel Set to kill any bugs left and disperse remaining moisture.
I'm also making up a fuel polishing rig using a 12V pump and a Racor filter clone fitted with a 30 micron cartridge. I'll probably go down to 10 micron eventually.
Just posted this as I thought some of you might find it interesting and/or scary
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The pick-up in my tank was just a piece of pipe - no screen. You can just see it in pic 2 in my #27. I shortened it by ~15mm in the hope that it would be less likely to be sitting in crud, accepting that it would reduce the effective capacity of the tank.
