Never assume the fuel you purchase is 100% in spec. Here is a sample purchased at a national brand truck stop that was delivering B20 fuel, meaning 20% Biodiesel and pulled from the trucks water separator. B20 is a common blend because it represents a good balance of cost, emissions, cold-weather performance, materials compatibility, and… Read more »
ASTM D975, What You Need to Know.
Fuel Testing Regulations, Requirements and Parameters Medical, Emergency / First Response, Senior Care / Assisted Living, Data Centers, Airports, Communication, Transportation, and Energy companies, all must test fuel annually. Joint Commission Requirement on Fuel testing: EC.02.05.07-8, The National Fire Protection NFPA 110 2010 requires at least annually a fuel quality test in accordance with “approved… Read more »
Different types of centrifuges for waste oil cleaning
Before you buy a table top centrifuge system let’s compare the options. Dieselcraft Pressure Driven Flow rate and finished gallons per hour OC-20 does 50 gallons per hour OC-50 does 100 gallons per hour All units are rated for Continuous Use All units handle Diesel Fuel, WVO, Motor Oil, Biodiesel, ATF, Gear Oil, etc. Heating… Read more »
The Best Diesel Fuel Additive… that works to clean the tank.
Does your additive claim it is a premium 6-in-1 diesel additive or is a total injector cleaner and performance improver? Some magically make water burn off, to raise fuel cetane, to solve the gelling problem and more all in one bottle. The more things it claims to do, the less chance it can actually do… Read more »
What is Fuel Polishing & why you need it.
Hey there! Are you tired of your diesel fuel getting contaminated and causing all sorts of problems for your equipment? Our portable fuel polishing system is here to save the day (and your fuel). Here’s the deal: our system uses cutting-edge filter-less purifier technology to remove 99% of water and solid contaminants from your fuel…. Read more »
What do I do if the fuel in my boat is not bright and clear but is cloudy?
We always should assume that the tank has some amount of water on the bottom. You made a trip in rough water and it has clouded the fuel during the trip. Where did I get the water? Check the fill port gasket and vents to see if that is how the water entered the tanks…. Read more »
At what temperature does diesel gel and will it freeze?
At 34°F, you begin to see the start of the gelling process and fuel starts to get cloudy. By 15°F, it gets worse and full on gelling has got you, which will block filters and stop you on the spot. To avoid diesel fuel from gelling is to use an anti-gel fuel additive. Anti-gels drop… Read more »
How Long Does Diesel Fuel Last?
It has been determined by the 28 day, stored diesel fuel begins to become contaminated and start to degrade. Diesel fuel can only be stored from 6 to 12 months and not expect some sort of effects of bad fuel if you do nothing. Many companies suggest to effect the life of the of stored… Read more »
Cleanable Oil Filtration for Cummins 855 and KTA19 Engines
New to the market Direct Engine Installations. Centrifuges remove 99% of engine damaging soot. Increase oil change interval 50%. Dieselcraft Cyclone Series Centrifuges have over 5 times the debris-holding capacity of any filters on the market. Why you ask, because the centrifuge removes contaminants from the oil flow all together. Filters take out solids and… Read more »
How to fix fuel with water contamination on a CAT C18 Engine.
The C18 has between 400 and 700 HP so the fuel flow can be between 72 GPH and 126 GPH. The choice of TFP80 from the other manufactures is too small. Based on its size the residence time of the fuel is less than 20 seconds. Our 5×8 because of the design will give 30… Read more »
Recent Comments