Ethanol Bad Gas?????
02-18-2008, 11:26 PM
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Running Hot, Yes,all reports and studies I've seen say that phase separation will occur after a limited period time. The water and sludge will settle to tank bottom. The water and sludge can be drained until clear fluid flows. Unfortunately, a tank bottom plug may not be Coast guard approved. And,the remaining fuel may be low in octane.
There has been argument for leaving tanks 95% full. The full tank has less room for air and therefore resists attracting water.
There are silicone gel packs designed to absorb water that could be left in an empty tank for an extended lay up. The gel packs would be removed before fueling the tanks.
There has been argument for leaving tanks 95% full. The full tank has less room for air and therefore resists attracting water.
There are silicone gel packs designed to absorb water that could be left in an empty tank for an extended lay up. The gel packs would be removed before fueling the tanks.
02-19-2008, 07:18 AM
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Running Hot, Yes,all reports and studies I've seen say that phase separation will occur after a limited period time. The water and sludge will settle to tank bottom. The water and sludge can be drained until clear fluid flows. Unfortunately, a tank bottom plug may not be Coast guard approved. And,the remaining fuel may be low in octane.
There has been argument for leaving tanks 95% full. The full tank has less room for air and therefore resists attracting water.
There are silicone gel packs designed to absorb water that could be left in an empty tank for an extended lay up. The gel packs would be removed before fueling the tanks.
There has been argument for leaving tanks 95% full. The full tank has less room for air and therefore resists attracting water.
There are silicone gel packs designed to absorb water that could be left in an empty tank for an extended lay up. The gel packs would be removed before fueling the tanks.
02-19-2008, 05:47 PM
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Are you sure about pressure testing.I dont remember the guys name in the Fiberglass Tank Repair thread (because it was Deleated) But he warned not to pressure test the tanks as they would Break.
02-20-2008, 08:09 AM
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ITS A SKATER NATION !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
02-20-2008, 08:11 AM
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RHot, Constant temp. @ 68* is relative to expansion /contraction. However,relative humidity is primarily effected by barometric pressure change. Barometric pressure is supported by temp. to create relative humidity.
To insure a more ideal shop condition a Humidifier/Dehumidifier would be used,supported by constant 68* temp.
To insure a more ideal shop condition a Humidifier/Dehumidifier would be used,supported by constant 68* temp.
02-20-2008, 08:23 AM
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RHot, Constant temp. @ 68* is relative to expansion /contraction. However,relative humidity is primarily effected by barometric pressure change. Barometric pressure is supported by temp. to create relative humidity.
To insure a more ideal shop condition a Humidifier/Dehumidifier would be used,supported by constant 68* temp.
To insure a more ideal shop condition a Humidifier/Dehumidifier would be used,supported by constant 68* temp.
Thnx Lloyd shop is 68% but no need for dehumidifiers this time of the year i believe the furnaces crankin have removed any wetness in the air .. the dehumids run in the summer when the air is on ..
ITS A SKATER NATION !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
02-26-2008, 11:58 AM
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ROCK ON !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!
