An easier way to refuel your tractor

[def38]

Sure do. Not a huge issue with diesel but a big issue with gasoline. Always keep the fuel nozzle in physical contact with the fuel can and always fill it on the ground, nit in your trunk or on the bed of your pickup truck. Liquid in motion (fuel) generates static electricity when flowing. Why fuel tankers have a static strap.

And why the fuel trucks at airports attach a ground cable before attaching the fuel line to the aircraft.

 

[Oldpath05]

^^^^^^^^^^^Thats so the airplane wont take during fueling...........

 

[Oldpath05]

Does diesel fuel go bad and or how long is it good for?
My son just got a good used 250 gal fuel barrel last week, wants me to have off-road fuel delivered in that so we dont have bother taking my 30 gal barrel up the store that is only 5 mi away, maybe twice a year. 250 gal of fuel for me is enough for 4-5 years at current use, sounds like if I do that then I need to add some sort of diesel fuel preserver. Then there's the initial cost of 250 gal, right now ORF is at the store is $2.81/gal, that a big ouch if delivered at that price compared to going up the store with a 30 gal barrel.

 

[fried1765]

Does diesel fuel go bad and or how long is it good for?
My son just got a good used 250 gal fuel barrel last week, wants me to have off-road fuel delivered in that so we dont have bother taking my 30 gal barrel up the store that is only 5 mi away, maybe twice a year. 250 gal of fuel for me is enough for 4-5 years at current use, sounds like if I do that then I need to add some sort of diesel fuel preserver. Then there's the initial cost of 250 gal, right now ORF is at the store is $2.81/gal, that a big ouch if delivered at that price compared to going up the store with a 30 gal barrel.

I would not do it.
Lots of condensation will form in that always less than full 250 gallon tank through the Maine seasonal changes.

 

[atsah]

I would not do it.
Lots of condensation will form in that always less than full 250 gallon tank through the Maine seasonal changes.

I agree..

 

[5030]

I agree..

I agree as well. I have a 500 gallon bulk diesel tank on the farm and I keep it no less than half full at all times plus I add a bio-cide regularly. If I had it do do again I'd just use my truck tank (100 gallons). Other issue with a bulk tank is, you need to drain the 'crud' off the bottom regularly too.

You run a bulk tank down, you get condensation in any climate where the temp isn't steady and water makes goo in diesel.

 

[goeduck]

I would not do it.
Lots of condensation will form in that always less than full 250 gallon tank through the Maine seasonal changes.

I agree as well. Not at your usage.

 

[Oldpath05]

The input was about what I expected except for the water making goo part, condensation I didn't think of, I dont want goo 3 years down the road or drain/wash barrel. I'd consider 250 gal if I used it up in 1 year but right now my 30 gal barrel was filled back in May , still 3/4 full. For the past few years my high usage has been in the winter time, so the way it's going now this fuel will go right into spring.

 

[Oldpath05]

I agree as well. Not at your usage.

I agree to, lets agree together and call it a day. You have a better picture of avatar?

 

[goeduck]

You have a better picture of avatar?

The last one was a blue heron on my dock. This one is a bald eagle taking off. He* was having lunch of some sort on the railing prior to taking flight. I only have my phone to take pictures with so the pictures are quite grainy.

*considering the size it might have been a she. Females are larger than males in bald eagles.

 

[5030]

The input was about what I expected except for the water making goo part, condensation I didn't think of, I dont want goo 3 years down the road or drain/wash barrel. I'd consider 250 gal if I used it up in 1 year but right now my 30 gal barrel was filled back in May , still 3/4 full. For the past few years my high usage has been in the winter time, so the way it's going now this fuel will go right into spring.

Maybe I should have made the 'goo' statement more clear... How about you have to drain off the crud that collects in the bottom of the tank once in a while. I call it goo because it looks gooey.

 

[Oldpath05]

Maybe I should have made the 'goo' statement more clear... How about you have to drain off the crud that collects in the bottom of the tank once in a while. I call it goo because it looks gooey.

This dont happen in tractors does it? I never drained my tank, I just fill back up when fuel gauge says low.

 

[Oldpath05]

The last one was a blue heron on my dock. This one is a bald eagle taking off. He* was having lunch of some sort on the railing prior to taking flight. I only have my phone to take pictures with so the pictures are quite grainy.

*considering the size it might have been a she. Females are larger than males in bald eagles.
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I take it the railing is down by the lake and eagle must of saw you coming, so how far away was you when you took the picture?

 

[Blaszer]

I did the 5 gallon jug game and roaded to the fuel station in the tractor and finally stepped up to bulk tanks. That is the way to go, but does cost a good amount initially. Sorry about the photo, only thing I had on my phone.

 

[Jstpssng]

The input was about what I expected except for the water making goo part, condensation I didn't think of, I dont want goo 3 years down the road or drain/wash barrel. I'd consider 250 gal if I used it up in 1 year but right now my 30 gal barrel was filled back in May , still 3/4 full. For the past few years my high usage has been in the winter time, so the way it's going now this fuel will go right into spring.

The problem I see is that you plan to run summer grade fuel when January comes. You might consider cutting it with some winter grade fuel.

 

[Oldpath05]

The problem I see is that you plan to run summer grade fuel when January comes. You might consider cutting it with some winter grade fuel.

This is my winter grade fuel, been using Power Service Products ever since I had my tractor>>>https://www.walmart.com/ip/POWER-SE...Fuel-Supplement-Amber-32-oz-G5573246/16644698 <<<Dont use a tractor without it in cold country.......

 

[retired007]

Where did you you find that pump. I have been looking for something like that. I can hardly lift those containers anymore.

 

[Diggin It]

Maybe I should have made the 'goo' statement more clear... How about you have to drain off the crud that collects in the bottom of the tank once in a while. I call it goo because it looks gooey.

This dont happen in tractors does it? I never drained my tank, I just fill back up when fuel gauge says low.

From reading several threads here and on other boards about people having to remove, drain and clean fuel tanks and replace filters, etc., I'd say it can, and does.

Where did you you find that pump. I have been looking for something like that. I can hardly lift those containers anymore.

Which pump? Several have been discussed.

 

[retired007]

The pump you were using to pump from the can sitting on the ground to the tractor tank. I think it was a yellow pump and filling a red tractor. It was posted by guitarman in September.

 

[countrybumpkin]

Shared it before but this might work for some of you, you can get one on Amazon for just under $20 it is for diesel or oil empties a 5 gallon can in just under a minute with can on ground and my fuel inlet is between 5 and 6 ft from ground. I just connect it to a ground and the hot on starter because that is the handiest on my tractor.View attachment 614136

Are you talking about this one?

Next time quote the post for something like this when there have been so many different ones discussed.