That makes sense - assuming the filter works as designed. Mine came from the PO so is at least 10 years old. Hopefully the filters don't have expiry dates!
-- Jonathan Indigo C&C 35III SOUTHPORT CT On Aug 12, 2013, at 9:39, Josh Muckley <muckl...@gmail.com> wrote: > The directions that came with mine suggest pouring 1-2 cups of water in the > bottom of the funnel. This lifts the fuel off the bottom so that it can get > through the filter. If you measure the before and after water, the > difference is the amount that came out of the fuel. There are oil absorbing > booms that only retain oil. If it makes you more comfortable pour the left > over water through one of these before discharging. > > Josh > > > -- > When privacy matters. > http://www.secure-my-email.com > > On Aug 12, 2013 8:03 AM, "Indigo" <ind...@thethomsons.us> wrote: >> I have what I think is a Baja filter. I like the idea of filtering the fuel, >> but because of its design (maybe mine is old and the design improved) I >> always have perhaps a quarter cup of fuel / water / junk left in the filter >> after using it. What do you do with these remnants? >> >> -- >> Jonathan >> Indigo C&C 35III >> SOUTHPORT CT >> >> On Aug 12, 2013, at 6:36, "Jake Brodersen" <captain_j...@cox.net> wrote: >> >>> I agree with Josh. Filter it and use it. The filter funnel he is >>> referring to is called the Baja Filter. It is used by Baja racers to >>> filter the notoriously nasty fuel found down in Mexico. Wal probably has >>> one on the boat. >>> >>> >>> >>> The micro screen in the filter prevents liquid water from passing through >>> it. Of course, West Marine markets a very similar filter under their own >>> name. I have one and use it when needed. >>> >>> >>> >>> Jake >>> >>> >>> >>> From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Josh >>> Muckley >>> Sent: Sunday, August 11, 2013 7:23 PM >>> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >>> Subject: Re: Stus-List Recycled diesel fuel >>> >>> >>> >>> I'm with Joel. Use it. One of the biggest problems with water being >>> absorbed by the fuel is that is facilitates the biological growth. (Read: >>> clogged filters) If you filter it first and use it quickly you should be >>> fine. They also make a product called a "filter funnel" that will pull the >>> water out of the fuel (gas or diesel). It works, I use it when filling up >>> and get water every time. >>> >>> Josh >>> >>> -- >>> When privacy matters. >>> http://www.secure-my-email.com >>> >>> On Aug 11, 2013 7:16 PM, "Joel Aronson" <joel.aron...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Haven't filled up since the fall. I would use it >>> >>> Joel >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Aug 11, 2013, at 7:06 PM, Eric Frank <efran...@mac.com> wrote: >>> >>> Is year-old diesel fuel worth using? I had about 5 gallons of diesel fuel >>> left in the tank over the winter. Rather than just add to it, I pumped it >>> out and am wondering if it is worth reusing. I had treated it with biocide >>> last year, and can easily filter it, but does it have some water absorbed >>> into it and so should be discarded? Some diesel additives claim to deal >>> with water as well (see current issue of Practical Sailor), so is it >>> sensible to treat it with that and then add it back to the tank? Otherwise >>> I need to find a proper place to dispose of it. The engine runs fine, no >>> problems, so there is no indication anything is wrong, but of course that >>> doesn't mean the fuel is really suitable. >>> >>> >>> >>> Eric Frank >>> Cat's Paw >>> C&C 35 Mk II >>> Mattapoisett, MA >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >>> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >>> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >>> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com
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