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Use a Hybrid Approach for Maintaining Stored Fuel
Quick Answer The most effective solution for stored fuel problems combines mechanical methods (fuel polishing, tank cleaning) with chemical treatment...
Microbes in Fuel
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Stored Fuel More Than 6 Months Old? Here's What you Need to Do
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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2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Predictions: What They Mean for you
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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How Long Does Diesel Last In A Tank?
For hospitals maintaining emergency generators, utilities protecting grid stability, data centers ensuring uptime, and fleets managing fuel...
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Tractor Diesel Engine Problems Solved
Many performance issues in agricultural tractors don’t begin in the engine at all. They begin in the fuel.
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Water in Diesel Fuel: 7 Must-Knows For Getting Rid of It
Anyone who works with diesel fuel—stored or otherwise—knows that water comes with the territory. Water can enter fuel systems during refining,...
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Minor Things That Speed up Fuel Contamination
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...
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Fuel Sampling Best Practices: Using a Fuel Sampler for Better Results
Even by those fully on board with its importance, fuel sampling is often treated as just a routine task—pull a bottle, ship it to the lab, check the...
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Fuel Tests That Actually Predict Failure: Understanding ASTM D6469 and Microbial Testing
Most fuel tests tell you what already happened. Your fuel passed or failed on the day you sampled it. The distillation curve was in spec last...
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NFPA 110 Generator Fuel Testing
In September 2017, a Florida nursing home lost air conditioning after Hurricane Irma knocked out power. The backup generator failed—not because of...