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Quay Zander Petroleum Operations ( 952 ) 466-3727 quayz @ midcountycoop . com
Having a filter on your storage tank can save you a lot of headaches . Whether it is for gasoline , diesel fuel , or heating fuel oil , a filter before or after the pump will help to protect that piece of equipment .
Fuel filters capture the unwanted contaminants found in the fuel or gas . Water is one kind of contaminant and is the most common concern . Moisture can come from the heating and cooling of the storage tank , or cold or warm fuel entering a warm or cold tank . It can also come
Filter Your Storage Tank from a loose or leaking fitting on top of the tank . A water collecting filter will help to prevent the water from entering the equipment , along with using a good quality premium fuel such as Cenex Fieldmaster or Roadmaster which contain water dispersers to also aid in this prevention .
Along with moisture comes rust from the tank . As most tanks are steel , moisture gathers on the tank and rust begins to form . Keeping your tanks as full as allowed will help to reduce this moisture and rust from forming . Now , this does not mean it will not occur ; it is just one practice for prevention of moisture and rust . Most tanks that are out there will have some rust or sediment on the bottoms and it is not uncommon .
Fuel filters designed for specific applications will remove these contaminants before they cause fuel damage . In no case should a less
efficient filter be substituted to fix a perceived problem . Plugged filters will develop as the filter works to remove unwanted containments . Filter manufacturers design fuel filters to provide the level of filtration protection needed or required . Substitution of a less efficient filter may prolong a filter ’ s life before plugging occurs , but it will allow contaminants to pass downstream , which will eventually impact the life of other , more expensive fuel system components . Clean , premium fuel such as Cenex Fieldmaster and Roadmaster is essential for efficient , optimum engine performance . Don ’ t wreck a good thing by not having a filter at your storage tank . For any questions on the type of storage tank filter that would best suit your needs , please give me call . Have a safe fall season .
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