Protecting Stored Diesel Fuel from Contamination Diesel fuel starts to degrade and become contaminated within 28 days of storage. Typically, fuel can be stored 6–12 months, but without proper care, its quality will decline. To maximize storage life, many companies recommend: According to NFPA 110, diesel “Storage Life” is 1.5 to 2 years. Tanks should… Read more »
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Diesel Fuel Water & DEF Test Kit – Detect Contamination Quickly
If your diesel engine isn’t running properly, someone may have accidentally pumped DEF into the fuel tank. This can cause serious engine problems—but you don’t have to guess. With the Diesel Fuel Water or DEF Test Kit (#DEF-1), you can test for contamination quickly, safely, and easily. Features of the DEF-1 Test Kit Kit Includes:… Read more »
Prevent Microbial Growth in Your Diesel Fuel Tank
Technically, algae cannot grow inside a diesel fuel tank because it requires sunlight to survive. However, other microbes—like mold, bacteria, and fungus—can thrive in diesel fuel under the right conditions, causing serious problems if left unchecked. How Microbes Grow in Diesel Fuel Microbes need water and nutrients to survive. A diesel tank with free water… Read more »
Why Testing for Water in Diesel Fuel is Essential
No matter how carefully you handle diesel fuel, there’s almost always some water present—often delivered directly in the fuel. The key is keeping water levels as low as possible, and testing your diesel fuel regularly is the best way to do it. 1. Prevent Engine Failure High water content in diesel fuel can lead to… Read more »
Clogged Fuel Filters? Here’s Why They Don’t Solve the Problem
What is the problem, it is not algae sludge. A lot of people wee fooled for a long time. Relatively clear fuel but clogged filters after 2,000 mile in a Class 8 Truck. The problem was constant filter clogging with a black colored material. Generally if it is a fuel tank with a black film… Read more »
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