Algae in fuel tanks
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Algae in fuel tanks
Got a question. Rebuilding an original bobcat that sat for awhile. I opened the tanks and found green stuff inside. Someone once said that unleaded gas in the tank kills the algae. So do I put some gas in the tank swish it around and let it sit? Any help or additonal suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Patrick
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Hey Patrick,
Its whats known as Hormoconis Resinae (sometimes also called Cladosporium Resinae). Its a fungus and as Len mentioned you can cure it with Biobor JF or any other Kerosene/Diesel type treatment.
Regards, Darryl
Its whats known as Hormoconis Resinae (sometimes also called Cladosporium Resinae). Its a fungus and as Len mentioned you can cure it with Biobor JF or any other Kerosene/Diesel type treatment.
Regards, Darryl
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I agree, and it will get you, I started to get this stuff in my main fuel can didn't see it in the fuel filters or UAT, but it started to plug up the filter and UAT to the point My Turbines were not making Full RPM, So now I use Biobor JF in ever new 5 gal fuel mix, and check for full RPM ever so often.
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+1 for Biobor. I had a serious algae problem in several jets and tried a couple different products. Biopor worked. I rinsed all the fuel tanks out and I now add it to every 5 gallon can of Kero. I have had no issues for over 2 years now and we use it in several jets at my airfield.
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John,
Yes, to some degree Jet A-1, Jet A, and Jet B all contain a small amount of additives as this resinae (fungus), attacks ALL kerosene type fuels. It is for this reason that whenever a full-sized airplane is de-fuelled (for whatever reason), the aviation law states that this fuel is now considered contaminated, and should NOT be used in another airplane.
Despite the treatment of aviation fuels, you should still treat your own stash of fuel with Biobor JF and Anti-Static.
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Darryl
Yes, to some degree Jet A-1, Jet A, and Jet B all contain a small amount of additives as this resinae (fungus), attacks ALL kerosene type fuels. It is for this reason that whenever a full-sized airplane is de-fuelled (for whatever reason), the aviation law states that this fuel is now considered contaminated, and should NOT be used in another airplane.
Despite the treatment of aviation fuels, you should still treat your own stash of fuel with Biobor JF and Anti-Static.
Regards,
Darryl
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I add 1.5 oz Biobor to each 5 gallons. I also used to add anti static but have now run ground wiring on my Jetcats and quit adding the anti static for about 2 years now with good results. Grounding is a wire from fuel tank to turbine mount to thrust tube to both main gear.
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I add 1.5 oz Biobor to each 5 gallons. I also used to add anti static but have now run ground wiring on my Jetcats and quit adding the anti static for about 2 years now with good results. Grounding is a wire from fuel tank to turbine mount to thrust tube to both main gear.
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I add 1.5 oz Biobor to each 5 gallons. I also used to add anti static but have now run ground wiring on my Jetcats and quit adding the anti static for about 2 years now with good results. Grounding is a wire from fuel tank to turbine mount to thrust tube to both main gear.
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+1 for Biobor. I had a serious algae problem in several jets and tried a couple different products. Biopor worked. I rinsed all the fuel tanks out and I now add it to every 5 gallon can of Kero. I have had no issues for over 2 years now and we use it in several jets at my airfield.
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Thanks guys on the amount of Biobor to add to 5 gallons. Please could someone please answer the question of how long a fuel mixture (diesel/turbine oil mixed - 5 gal) would last inside a sealed 5 gallon jug. Also, could you guys say how much turbine oil you add to a 5 gallon jug of diesel. Thanks Chic
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Thanks guys on the amount of Biobor to add to 5 gallons. Please could someone please answer the question of how long a fuel mixture (diesel/turbine oil mixed - 5 gal) would last inside a sealed 5 gallon jug. Also, could you guys say how much turbine oil you add to a 5 gallon jug of diesel. Thanks Chic
Jet A can be bought from the supplier with or without biobor. So don't assume it has it. Allot of FBOs don't have it but most do mix prist which is anti ice mix but also helps keep the microbial growth in check.
Best thing is to keep all water out. It grows in the water and feeds on the fuel. Always use a Mr funnel to pour into your fuel jug.
Chic your fuel should be good for many years if no water is present. Also shake up and remix the oil because after sitting it sepperates from the fuel.
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Oops on the dosage.....I buy Kero in 55 gallon drums and add 1.5 oz to the drum. I also put just a few drops in each 5 gallon can as I pump Kero out of the drum.
No pics of my grounding setup, sorry.
No pics of my grounding setup, sorry.
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Using too much biobor can cause solids to build up in the fuel.
From the bottle directions the formula to use is: Weight of Fuel x Amount to be used (in gallons) x 0.002 = fluid ounces of biobor to be used. For example; Diesel weighs about 6.827lb/gal x 5 gal x 0.002 = 0.06827 oz.(~2.00ml) I found that it's easier to measure in Milliliters using a syringe.
Kerosene weighs approx 6.75lb/gal. Thus, 6.75 x 5 x 0.002 = 0.675 oz or (~2.0ml)
From the bottle directions the formula to use is: Weight of Fuel x Amount to be used (in gallons) x 0.002 = fluid ounces of biobor to be used. For example; Diesel weighs about 6.827lb/gal x 5 gal x 0.002 = 0.06827 oz.(~2.00ml) I found that it's easier to measure in Milliliters using a syringe.
Kerosene weighs approx 6.75lb/gal. Thus, 6.75 x 5 x 0.002 = 0.675 oz or (~2.0ml)
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