Episode 039 – Cold Weather Questions

Do you know all the signs that point to the need to use anti-gel in your fuel? We are well into the cold temperatures that start to make gelling in your fuel a real issue, so today, I’ll be sharing some ideas on how you can monitor your fuel to combat gelling, as well as important answers to common questions about fuel in cold weather.

Listen in as I talk about what to look for and how to prepare ahead of time so that your fuel is treated and ready in advance. You will learn about the methods used to effectively understand the temperature data so that you know when and how to treat your fuel.

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What You'll Learn: 

• Signs that you may need to put anti-gel in your fuel.
• The importance of cloud point temperature and monitoring the forecast.
• What to pay attention to when it comes to mixed fuels.
• How to decipher the temperature data effectively.
• The difference between anti-gel usage timing in the different climates.
• How to know if you need to re-treat your fuel sometime in the winter.
• What you need to know about wax deposits and temperature drops.

Ideas Worth Sharing:

• “Even if we are well aware of the problems that fuel gelling can cause, even if we’re on board with the need to use anti-gel, that doesn’t mean we know everything about how and when to use anti-gel.” - Erik Bjornstad
• “If you don’t know the exact cloud point of your fuel, assume that you need to add your anti-gel when you see that the temperature is projected to drop below 30 degrees Fahrenheit.” - Erik Bjornstad
• “You should be monitoring the outside forecast to see if area temperatures will be dropping below cloud point for your fuel so you can put in anti-gel before it reaches that point.” - Erik Bjornstad
• “You’re more likely to have to re-treat your fuel for cold flow if you have an extended period of temperature between the cloud point.” - Erik Bjornstad
• "You should consider whether the outside temperatures are dropping gradually or quickly. Because you’re more likely to have more wax come out of the fuel if the temperatures decrease quickly than if they had decreased gradually." - Erik Bjornstad

Resources:

• Erik Bjornstad: LinkedIn