Filters on fuel storage tanks

[JD 4520]

I have a 250 gal fuel cube on my property that I use for dyed diesel. It has a single spin on filter set up. I have always used a standard fuel filter. I am wondering if I can use a Water Block fuel filter in its place or if I want the Water Blocker filter, I would have to add a second filter set up like the following picture?

 

[LouNY]

As long as it fits yes.

 

[RjCorazza]

I use the spin on water block filter pictured. They are both 10 micron, so it's one or the other.
Some people run a bowl type filter for water and particulates followed by a water blocking spin on. The water blocking spin on filters aren't cheap.
On edit: I pay 1/2 of what they want for that water blocking spin on filter on Amazon.

 

[greenrider1]

I don't see any benefit from running two filters in series. I also don't use a water block filter on my diesel tank. These filters are all pretty much a standard thread size so it should fit, but wouldn't hurt to check thread size. Any moisture in the tank should condense and fall to the bottom, since water is heavier than diesel. I use a water absorbing "snake" that drops to the bottom of the tank and pulls back out with a string. I've never noticed this thing to have absorbed any water either, and I've never had any issues with water in my fuel. Maybe I'm just lucky. Who knows?

 

[JD 4520]

I appreciate the feedback. I will go with the water blocker filter and try to find a better price.
As for the water absorber snake, will it only pick up water at the bottom on a relatively full tank?

 

[RjCorazza]

I appreciate the feedback. I will go with the water blocker filter and try to find a better price.
As for the water absorber snake, will it only pick up water at the bottom on a relatively full tank?

Full or empty doesn't matter, the water will always settle on the bottom. I have also dropped a water snake in my transfer tank, but never found any water of consequence.
I also keep the pump intake an inch off of the bottom of the tank.

 

[Oaktree]

How does a water-blocking filter work? Where does the water it blocks go?

 

[3Ts]

The water block filter works by absorbing the water. This causes the media to swell and closes off the minute passages (typically 20 micron sized) that the fuel flows thru. When the flow is restricted enough, you replace the filter.

 

[nyone]

I would change that to a clear housing filter. This way you can see what's going on. Golden rod also makes clear housings with water block cartridge filters.

 

[5030]

What a tiny tank. My fuel supplier wouldn't even bother to fill it. he whines about my 500 gallon tank at times when it's not bone dry.

 

[ROUSTABOUT]

How does a water-blocking filter work? Where does the water it blocks go?

It stays in the filter. I just dump it when it's full, screw it back on.

 

[i7win7]

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I use the goldenrod waterblock filter, drain on the bottom, if algae starts to grow - early warning to add algaecide.

 

[JD 4520]

I would change that to a clear housing filter. This way you can see what's going on. Golden rod also makes clear housings with water block cartridge filters.

I am planning to go this direction. Makes a ton of sense.

 

[JD 4520]

What a tiny tank. My fuel supplier wouldn't even bother to fill it. he whines about my 500 gallon tank at times when it's not bone dry.

Ha, I know what you mean. I am rural but not that rural. Lots of small farms in the area and 100 gals here and 200 there is fairly common. I feel I get treated good on the price as well and certainly the convenience.

 

[90cummins]

I have 275 gallons diesel stored indoors and use 3 filters.
first is a water bloc followed by a 20 micron spin-on then a 2 micron final filter.
Overkill for indoor storage but peace of mind for me'
90cummins

 

[JD 4520]

I have 275 gallons diesel stored indoors and use 3 filters.
first is a water bloc followed by a 20 micron spin-on then a 2 micron final filter.
Overkill for indoor storage but peace of mind for me'
90cummins

If you don’t mind, share a photo of the filter setup.
Thanks in advance.

 

[SwingOak]

I put a filter on my transfer tank, it's not permanently attached to the truck so I take it out with the pallet forks when I don't need it. I have a 12 volt power supply I use to run the pump when it's not in the bed of the truck.

From what I hear a filter is pretty much a must with a steel tank. I put one on that's a particulate filter with a drain. I switched from off-road diesel to just using the highway diesel so I could legally use it in the truck too. Hauling my tractor back and forth to my land in the UP where diesel costs around 50 cents more per gallon saves me $40-50 per trip to bring the gas station with me.

It's not that much of a cost difference because diesel from Costco sometimes cost the same or even less than off-road diesel (except in the winter).

 

[Cycledude]

What a tiny tank. My fuel supplier wouldn't even bother to fill it. he whines about my 500 gallon tank at times when it's not bone dry.

Interesting sounds like maybe your supplier doesn’t like you, I wonder why ? My supplier never complains and my tank is only 160 gallons but I believe they only fill on certain days when it’s on their scheduled route which has never caused me any problems.

 

[greenrider1]

Most heating oil tanks are around 250 gallon and the suppliers fill those around me (central NY) no problem.

 

[5030]

Interesting sounds like maybe your supplier doesn’t like you, I wonder why ? My supplier never complains and my tank is only 160 gallons but I believe they only fill on certain days when it’s on their scheduled route which has never caused me any problems.

He likes me when he gets paid promptly. Don't much care if he does or don't. I shop on delivered price so I deal with more than one supplier. Same with my propane.