Posted 4/5/2013 15:24 (#3014958) Subject: Water absorbing device for diesel fuel tank
Manitoba, Canada
I was at a dealership a while back and they had a display of some water absorbing device that a person could hang in the diesel tank. The sign said that it has been used extensively in the trucking industry for years. Seems like a good idea to hang one in the bulk fuel tank if it would work. Just wondering if anyone uses something like that.
Posted 4/5/2013 17:56 (#3015120 - in reply to #3014989) Subject: Re: Water absorbing device for diesel fuel tank
NW Central Ohio
...yeah, Goldenrod filters have a water absorbing filter...and it really works. I ran some gasoline through mine (10% ethanol)...and eventually the water it was carrying because of the alcohol stopped the nozzle flow. Best part about it was...if you took it out, and left it set where the breeze and some sunshine could get to it...the water would evaporate, and you could put it back in.
Posted 4/5/2013 18:48 (#3015192 - in reply to #3015120) Subject: Re: Water absorbing device for diesel fuel tank
I used to use a product called a water dog.
worked well but the local quite carrying it. It was just a sock with water absorbent material made from corn in it.
Posted 4/5/2013 18:58 (#3015208 - in reply to #3015192) Subject: Re: Water absorbing device for diesel fuel tank
central wisconsin
I sell them also but in my personal opinion way to much money for the little bit of water they hold. I would recommend the Golden rod element with the water absorbing element. The most important thing you can do is slightly pitch your tank away from the pump and then occasionally check for moisture using a water finding paste. Its best to use pressure vented caps like a Prevent brand to keep air movement in your tank to a minimum. It might sound like your spending money for nothing but ask someone who has had an algae problem get into thier vehicle and ask obout the cost and agrivation.
Posted 4/6/2013 11:03 (#3016271 - in reply to #3015208) Subject: Re: Water absorbing device for diesel fuel tank
Manitoba, Canada
I have no idea what type of vents are on my tanks as they came with the tanks. You got me curious and I am going to inquire about that. As far as water holding capacity wouldn't the socks be able to hold more moisture than the Goldenrod filter? Thanks everyone for the advice on filters but right now I think I like the idea of something dropped into the tank.
Posted 4/6/2013 00:54 (#3015821 - in reply to #3014958) Subject: Re: Water absorbing device for diesel fuel tank
Oregon
Local bulk supplier provides water absorbing socks. I brazed a hook on the bottom of the caps on a fuel depot I built a few years ago. They hang the sock on the tank from the cap. Also run hydrosorb filters on the pumps, but the socks are a lot cheaper and they don't shut down the system when at full capacity. I think it is a pretty good system. -Mike
Here is an example- a different product than I am familiar with, but same idea:
Probably use these more here because my state has a biodiesel blend requirement for all diesel statewide and I'm told that the biodiesel has more water issues.
Posted 4/6/2013 10:30 (#3016226 - in reply to #3015821) Subject: Re: Water absorbing device for diesel fuel tank
Manitoba, Canada
The small ones look similar to the ones I saw displayed. The large version looks like it would be a good enough size to last a while. The device (WE-S31) is expensive but the refill (WE-B31) is relatively cheap. I would think a guy could rig up a container of his own to hold the refill. I would think a guy could drill a bunch of holes in a piece of pvc pipe and cap the ends and put the refill in it. I think I will look into something like that. The water absorbing filters are a good idea also but I think I will try this system first.
Water absorbing device for diesel fuel tank
