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Erik Bjornstad: Apr 28 2026
Quick Answer The most effective solution for stored fuel problems combines mechanical methods (fuel polishing, tank cleaning) with chemical treatment (fuel additives). Neither works completely on its own. A company that recommends both rather than...
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Erik Bjornstad: Apr 21 2026
Quick Answer Stored diesel typically degrades within 6–12 months under standard conditions. Stored gasoline with any ethanol content can go bad in as...
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Erik Bjornstad: Apr 14 2026
For many facilities, NFPA 110 lives in the background. It’s referenced, it’s understood at a high level, but it’s not always front of mind in...
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Erik Bjornstad: Apr 6 2026
Your diesel runs rougher than it used to. Maybe you're seeing black smoke at startup, or the fuel economy has quietly slipped over the past several...
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Erik Bjornstad: Mar 31 2026
If you manage stored fuel for backup power systems, there’s a good chance NFPA 110 applies to you—whether you realize it or not. Even if you don’t...
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Erik Bjornstad: Mar 24 2026
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is still several months away, but the earliest forecasts are already beginning to appear. For businesses and...
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Erik Bjornstad: Mar 23 2026
These days, it seems like everyone is being asked to do more with less.
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Erik Bjornstad: Mar 19 2026
For hospitals maintaining emergency generators, utilities protecting grid stability, data centers ensuring uptime, and fleets managing fuel...
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Erik Bjornstad: Mar 10 2026
Over the years, when we’ve written about diesel fuel maintenance, the focus has often been on microbial contamination control and fuel stability....
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Erik Bjornstad: Mar 3 2026
When we think of diesel fuel contamination, we’re talking about things that aren’t supposed to be there. These contaminants generally fall into a few...
