On-Farm Fuel-Cleaning Service

On-Farm Fuel-Cleaning Service SPECIALTY/SERVICES “When people complain about dirty fuel it’s usually a dirty storage tank that is the problem ” says Jack “Buck” Benner owner of a fuel-cleaning service that comes to the farm “Cleaning the fuel and the tank go hand in hand It’s the best way to remove all the sludge slime buildup and water in the tank ” Benner had seen a need for equipment to clean fuel when he learned about the Algae-X Fuel Polishing System The system had mainly been marketed for maritime use large transportation fleets and mining equipment Benner put the system to work for Idaho farmers ranchers and others anyone with bulk fuel storage tanks He also is a dealer for Algae-X products and equipment Benner started with a small portable unit that can process about 480 gallons of fuel per hour and since has added two more including a 1 560 gph model He is now adding a fourth and larger model that will process 4 500 gph Before arriving to clean a tank Benner encourages customers to fill the tank if not full at least to their normal fill mark That ensures that sludge that has built up on the sides will be removed as well Fuel polishing is a three-stage process He first removes easily drained water and particulates He then adds Algae-X Fuel Conditioner as a catalyst to condition and stabilize the fuel in the tank To get at the sludge and other materials he inserts an intake hose through a pvc pipe down to the bottom of the tank and begins to pump the fuel through the filtration equipment It removes water and fine solids down to three microns “The best analogy is kidney dialysis ” says Benner “The fuel conditioner dissolves tank sludge slime and build-up on the walls and the filtration system removes it The fuel is cycled back through the tank and the filter until it and the tank are clean ” The catalyst serves double duty says Benner “It helps clean the tank but as long as it’s in the fuel it also cleans the fuel system of the vehicle or equipment using the fuel from its tank to the tip of the exhaust pipe ” he says To maintain a clean fuel storage tank he advises adding catalyst with each fill It can also be added to the fuel tanks of cars trucks tractors or other engines whenever commercial fuel is purchased Half an ounce per 20 gal will do it he says “I get an extra 2 1/2 mpg with my pickup truck ” says Benner “At $3 65 per gal for diesel and $32 71 for an 8-oz bottle of catalyst I save 59¢ per gal with the extra mileage Plus it starts better and runs better and smoother ” The fuel catalyst also helps with ethanol separation While it won’t reblend separated fuel it will help stop further separation Adding it with fuel fills to storage tanks helps prevent separation and can preserve fuel integrity for up to 12 months Fuel filtration systems are also available for on-engine installations Benner says he also can help individuals outside his trade area establish their own fuel cleaning and fuel conditioning service “I started out with the small unit ” says Benner It came complete with hoses and catalyst for about $7 000 ” Contact: FARM SHOW Followup High Desert Fuel Services LLC P O Box 564 Albion Idaho 83311 ph 208 308-0527; www highdesertfuelservices com

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