Re: Fungi in diesel fuel

Posted by Dave on April 03, 2003 at 07:03:14 from (138.29.36.228):

In Reply to: Fungi in diesel fuel posted by greg martindill on April 02, 2003 at 14:50:54:

The 'fuel bugs' actually live in water but eat fuel. They are especially common on ships, where many fuel tanks are also used for water ballast tanks when the fuel is used up and the ship is riding high in the water. There is always a little water left in the bottom of the tank, and the bugs (bacteria) live right at the water/oil interface. There are biocides which can be used to disinfect tanks, but keeping your tanks dry will also help a lot (no residual water). A good shot of fuel dryer, many of which contain methyl alcohol (a poison which kills bacteria) should also help quite a bit, both with the water and the bacteria (make sure its compatible with your fuel). The dead bacteria will still have to be filtered out...they can really clog up a strainer if left alone.

These same bugs are being used to fight oil spills: they get in with all the spilled oil and eat it up, cleaning up the mess in the process!

Follow Ups:

Post A Followup Name: E-Mail: Subject: Re: Re: Fungi in diesel fuel Comments: Optional Link URL: Link Title: Optional Image URL: Email Notification: If you check this box, email will be sent to you whenever someone replies to this message. Your email address must be entered above to receive notification. This notification will be cancelled automatically after 2 weeks.

TRACTOR PARTS	TRACTOR MANUALS

We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]