Directions say to inspect for holes and then pour water in up to the brim. If the water stays them you know it works. The screen is covered with a hydrophobic coating which causes the surface tension of water to prevent it from passing through the screen. Don't get smart and try pressurizing it, you will overcome the surface tension and push water through the screen.
Josh -- When privacy matters. http://www.secure-my-email.com On Aug 12, 2013 10:57 AM, "Indigo" <ind...@thethomsons.us> wrote: > 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<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 > > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > >
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