Does anyone have any knowledge or method for removing water from diesel fuel other than buying a large capacity tank and filter. I've tried all the local outlets using "red" fuel and get water in all of them.
Oil & Fuel Water in fuel
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The fuel will float on top of the water if it is not agitated. I would let stand, siphon the top layer of fuel and separate from the original container. I would only do this if this is allot of fresh fuel that is slightly contaminated.
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Any container with a spigot on the bottom will drain off the water if allowed to sit long enough. I use a 55 gal. drum and pump off the top.
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My last load of fuel from a big supplier was loaded with water.
I use power service as well as biocides for tank treatments.
My suggestion is to have a water drain tap at the lowest point of the tank if you do bulk storage, and use a filtered breather as oposed to an 'open' tank breather.
For in the can / in tank water.. if it is a large amount, I'd crack a fuel line and purge it.
Many tractors have both sediment bowls with water dains, and some even have fuel filters with water drains... make use of them.. often!
Soundguy
I use power service as well as biocides for tank treatments.
My suggestion is to have a water drain tap at the lowest point of the tank if you do bulk storage, and use a filtered breather as oposed to an 'open' tank breather.
For in the can / in tank water.. if it is a large amount, I'd crack a fuel line and purge it.
Many tractors have both sediment bowls with water dains, and some even have fuel filters with water drains... make use of them.. often!
Soundguy
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I find it easiest to syphon off the water. use a steel tube (3/8' line) to get to the bottom of the tank, with a rubber hose attached to that. Tip the tank a little if necessary. Just run the syphon until you get clear diesel, and you're back in business. Add a little gas line antifreeze for insurance if you like.
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