Has anyone tried K100 Diesel Fuel Treatment for stabilizing the fuel and taking care of microbes? or Do you have a favorite for eliminating growth over the winter? Since we mostly sail, use only about 5 gallons of diesel a year, so tank never becomes empty. Always wonder if only the new fuel added should be treated or the whole tank. Comments appreciated. Thanks, Joan
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Fuel treatment
This is what I use. I haven't had fuel problems in the 5 years I have been using this stuff. Did have before that. Hope this helps. I use 1 measured ounce per 40 gallons. Fuel stays clean. (Gotta keep out the water though) Biobor® JF is a liquid fuel additive that combats fungus and other microtive life in hydrocarbon fuels, such as diesel and jet fuels, but is also effective in light oils and transmission fluid. Biobor® JF eliminates growth of harmful slime-producing fungi that clog filters and pipelines, attack rubber fuel system components and whose waste products aid in the corrosion of metal surfaces. Biobor® JF is simple to use and harmless to the wide variety of fuel system parts, top coatings, sealants and elastomeric materials tested. It does not adversely affect fuel performance in engines. Biobor® JF is an effective microbiocide because of its equilibrium solubility in both fuel and water under conditions of fuel storage. Applications Biobor® JF is used by a large number of aircraft manufacturers, airlines, marines, trucking fleets, railroads, bulk storage terminals, fuel suppliers and by other users of hydrocarbon fuels and oils exposed to the possibility of contamination by fungus and bacteria. Treatment Procedures If a system is badly contaminated, drain water bottoms. Water bottoms in storage tanks should be kept to a minimum. Good housekeeping is important in treating slime problems, but it is not a cure. Biobor® JF is used at 270 ppm in fuel to effect sterilization, and subsequently at 135 ppm to maintain fungus-free fuel. Ideally, Biobor® JF should be metered. However, in the absence of metering equipment, Biobor® JF may be manually batch-blended. If batch-blended, as in tank trucks or small aircraft wing tanks, Biobor® JF should be introduced while the tank is being filled and after the tank is approximately ½ full. This will ensure faster and more complete dispersion. Container Sizes and Dosage Rates Biobor® JF is available in 8 oz, and 16 oz. Easy Squeeze containers, designed to dispense the exact measure every time, along with one quart cans, 5 gal. pails and 55 gal. drums. Use the following chart to calculate how much Biobor® JF you need for proper fuel treatment. Storage and Handling All Biobor® JF containers must be kept closed from the atmosphere. Protect Biobor® JF from any water contamination. Biobor® JF is classified as a flammable and is shipped as a FLAMMABLE LIQUID N.O.S. (NAPHTHA) UN 1993, Class 3.3, PG III Specially formulated for diesel and jet fuel Considered the industry standard in killing microbial growth Recommended by airframe and equipment manufacturers around the world MIL-S-53021A
This is what I use. I haven't had fuel problems in the 5 years I have been using this stuff. Did have before that. Hope this helps. I use 1 measured ounce per 40 gallons. Fuel stays clean. (Gotta keep out the water though) Biobor® JF is a liquid fuel additive that combats fungus and other microtive life in hydrocarbon fuels, such as diesel and jet fuels, but is also effective in light oils and transmission fluid. Biobor® JF eliminates growth of harmful slime-producing fungi that clog filters and pipelines, attack rubber fuel system components and whose waste products aid in the corrosion of metal surfaces. Biobor® JF is simple to use and harmless to the wide variety of fuel system parts, top coatings, sealants and elastomeric materials tested. It does not adversely affect fuel performance in engines. Biobor® JF is an effective microbiocide because of its equilibrium solubility in both fuel and water under conditions of fuel storage. Applications Biobor® JF is used by a large number of aircraft manufacturers, airlines, marines, trucking fleets, railroads, bulk storage terminals, fuel suppliers and by other users of hydrocarbon fuels and oils exposed to the possibility of contamination by fungus and bacteria. Treatment Procedures If a system is badly contaminated, drain water bottoms. Water bottoms in storage tanks should be kept to a minimum. Good housekeeping is important in treating slime problems, but it is not a cure. Biobor® JF is used at 270 ppm in fuel to effect sterilization, and subsequently at 135 ppm to maintain fungus-free fuel. Ideally, Biobor® JF should be metered. However, in the absence of metering equipment, Biobor® JF may be manually batch-blended. If batch-blended, as in tank trucks or small aircraft wing tanks, Biobor® JF should be introduced while the tank is being filled and after the tank is approximately ½ full. This will ensure faster and more complete dispersion. Container Sizes and Dosage Rates Biobor® JF is available in 8 oz, and 16 oz. Easy Squeeze containers, designed to dispense the exact measure every time, along with one quart cans, 5 gal. pails and 55 gal. drums. Use the following chart to calculate how much Biobor® JF you need for proper fuel treatment. Storage and Handling All Biobor® JF containers must be kept closed from the atmosphere. Protect Biobor® JF from any water contamination. Biobor® JF is classified as a flammable and is shipped as a FLAMMABLE LIQUID N.O.S. (NAPHTHA) UN 1993, Class 3.3, PG III Specially formulated for diesel and jet fuel Considered the industry standard in killing microbial growth Recommended by airframe and equipment manufacturers around the world MIL-S-53021A
Biocide and Conditioner
Don't know anything about the additive you're considering but to answer your question about what I use: Biocide: DIESEL STA-BIL® FUEL STABILIZER WITH BIOBOR JF® Combines America’s #1 fuel stabilizer with an EPA registered microbicide. Keeps diesel fuel fresh for quick starts after storage and in-season. Use in all diesel engines including boats, trucks, generators and bulk storage tanks. Mfr part # BIOBOR JF-16OZ STA-BIL home page: http://www.goldeagle.com/sta-bil/index.htm [copied and pasted from my manual] Diesel Fuel Conditioner: Stanadyne “Performance Formula” Diesel Fuel Additive Diesel Fuel Additives Stanadyne's expertise in diesel fuel systems is reflected in the company's line of four diesel fuel additives, designed to address all major common diesel fuel related problems such as cold weather operability, low sulfur lubricity, hard starting/low power, as well as helping remove water and prolonging the effective life of diesel fuel. http://www.stanadyne.com/ [ditto - copied and pasted from my manual] I add both whenever I take on fuel all year long.
Don't know anything about the additive you're considering but to answer your question about what I use: Biocide: DIESEL STA-BIL® FUEL STABILIZER WITH BIOBOR JF® Combines America’s #1 fuel stabilizer with an EPA registered microbicide. Keeps diesel fuel fresh for quick starts after storage and in-season. Use in all diesel engines including boats, trucks, generators and bulk storage tanks. Mfr part # BIOBOR JF-16OZ STA-BIL home page: http://www.goldeagle.com/sta-bil/index.htm [copied and pasted from my manual] Diesel Fuel Conditioner: Stanadyne “Performance Formula” Diesel Fuel Additive Diesel Fuel Additives Stanadyne's expertise in diesel fuel systems is reflected in the company's line of four diesel fuel additives, designed to address all major common diesel fuel related problems such as cold weather operability, low sulfur lubricity, hard starting/low power, as well as helping remove water and prolonging the effective life of diesel fuel. http://www.stanadyne.com/ [ditto - copied and pasted from my manual] I add both whenever I take on fuel all year long.
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