Question. Has anybody used an Algae-X or similiar magnetic fuel conditioner in their fuel system. Has it worked satisfactory?
Magnetic Diesel Fuel Conditioners
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Question. Has anybody used an Algae-X or similiar magnetic fuel conditioner in their fuel system. Has it worked satisfactory?
algae-x report
My new Hunter 36 and my previous Morgan O/I 41 both have/had algae-x systems. On the Hunter I used the generator pickup in the tank to make a closed loop through the algae-x and racor and back to tank. Works great. On Morgan all fuel problems ceased with the installation of the algae-x. On the new Hunter no fuel problems to date. I use the catalyst too to help condition the fuel. I let it run while sailing and fuel sloshing around. Highly recommended.
My new Hunter 36 and my previous Morgan O/I 41 both have/had algae-x systems. On the Hunter I used the generator pickup in the tank to make a closed loop through the algae-x and racor and back to tank. Works great. On Morgan all fuel problems ceased with the installation of the algae-x. On the new Hunter no fuel problems to date. I use the catalyst too to help condition the fuel. I let it run while sailing and fuel sloshing around. Highly recommended.
algae-x report
My new Hunter 36 and my previous Morgan O/I 41 both have/had algae-x systems. On the Hunter I used the generator pickup in the tank to make a closed loop through the algae-x and racor and back to tank. Works great. On Morgan all fuel problems ceased with the installation of the algae-x. On the new Hunter no fuel problems to date. I use the catalyst too to help condition the fuel. I let it run while sailing and fuel sloshing around. Highly recommended.
My new Hunter 36 and my previous Morgan O/I 41 both have/had algae-x systems. On the Hunter I used the generator pickup in the tank to make a closed loop through the algae-x and racor and back to tank. Works great. On Morgan all fuel problems ceased with the installation of the algae-x. On the new Hunter no fuel problems to date. I use the catalyst too to help condition the fuel. I let it run while sailing and fuel sloshing around. Highly recommended.
Magic dust
There has been lots written about these in the archives. Long story short - save your money. Any fuel pump running continuously through the filter is an equivalent but cheaper alternative. The so-called magnetic properties are basically worthless unless your diesel fuel is contaminated by ferous metals. Don Illusion
There has been lots written about these in the archives. Long story short - save your money. Any fuel pump running continuously through the filter is an equivalent but cheaper alternative. The so-called magnetic properties are basically worthless unless your diesel fuel is contaminated by ferous metals. Don Illusion
Magic dust
There has been lots written about these in the archives. Long story short - save your money. Any fuel pump running continuously through the filter is an equivalent but cheaper alternative. The so-called magnetic properties are basically worthless unless your diesel fuel is contaminated by ferous metals. Don Illusion
There has been lots written about these in the archives. Long story short - save your money. Any fuel pump running continuously through the filter is an equivalent but cheaper alternative. The so-called magnetic properties are basically worthless unless your diesel fuel is contaminated by ferous metals. Don Illusion
Magic Dust!!!
Don: I would have to agree. I think that this goes along with those magnets that people wore for joint and back pain. You remember all of the athletes that endorsed them. I believe that Practical Sailor felt that they did not have any value too. What does make sense is to have a bypass system that would recirculate the entire tank several times an hour. Run this for a couple of hours once a month and you will have some very clean fuel.
Don: I would have to agree. I think that this goes along with those magnets that people wore for joint and back pain. You remember all of the athletes that endorsed them. I believe that Practical Sailor felt that they did not have any value too. What does make sense is to have a bypass system that would recirculate the entire tank several times an hour. Run this for a couple of hours once a month and you will have some very clean fuel.
Magic Dust!!!
Don: I would have to agree. I think that this goes along with those magnets that people wore for joint and back pain. You remember all of the athletes that endorsed them. I believe that Practical Sailor felt that they did not have any value too. What does make sense is to have a bypass system that would recirculate the entire tank several times an hour. Run this for a couple of hours once a month and you will have some very clean fuel.
Don: I would have to agree. I think that this goes along with those magnets that people wore for joint and back pain. You remember all of the athletes that endorsed them. I believe that Practical Sailor felt that they did not have any value too. What does make sense is to have a bypass system that would recirculate the entire tank several times an hour. Run this for a couple of hours once a month and you will have some very clean fuel.
Kudos to Steve and Don...
I have one mounted on my scrubber unit. After the first year I disassembled it, I couldn't find any benefit of it. It's still there because it was free and I'm to lazy to replumb the scrubber. Pat McCartin Inland Marine Diesel Buford, Ga imd_ga@hotmail.com
I have one mounted on my scrubber unit. After the first year I disassembled it, I couldn't find any benefit of it. It's still there because it was free and I'm to lazy to replumb the scrubber. Pat McCartin Inland Marine Diesel Buford, Ga imd_ga@hotmail.com
Kudos to Steve and Don...
I have one mounted on my scrubber unit. After the first year I disassembled it, I couldn't find any benefit of it. It's still there because it was free and I'm to lazy to replumb the scrubber. Pat McCartin Inland Marine Diesel Buford, Ga imd_ga@hotmail.com
I have one mounted on my scrubber unit. After the first year I disassembled it, I couldn't find any benefit of it. It's still there because it was free and I'm to lazy to replumb the scrubber. Pat McCartin Inland Marine Diesel Buford, Ga imd_ga@hotmail.com
Running Engine
Sometimes I just run the engine when at the slip. The 35.5 is plumbed to filter the fuel and send it back to the tank, but I suspect that the volume is quite small. I just don't motor and the fuel gets old. When I go sailing, I motor a couple 100 feet and turn into the wind and raise the sails. Since I put a hour meter on, I have logged about 10 hours in the last 4 years. It has been about 6 years since I drained the tank and cleaned it out. Its a lot of fun to lose your engine when you are motoring through the slips. Matter of fact, I added a small anchor and 50 foot of line at the stern. Its my emergency stop.
Sometimes I just run the engine when at the slip. The 35.5 is plumbed to filter the fuel and send it back to the tank, but I suspect that the volume is quite small. I just don't motor and the fuel gets old. When I go sailing, I motor a couple 100 feet and turn into the wind and raise the sails. Since I put a hour meter on, I have logged about 10 hours in the last 4 years. It has been about 6 years since I drained the tank and cleaned it out. Its a lot of fun to lose your engine when you are motoring through the slips. Matter of fact, I added a small anchor and 50 foot of line at the stern. Its my emergency stop.
Running Engine
Sometimes I just run the engine when at the slip. The 35.5 is plumbed to filter the fuel and send it back to the tank, but I suspect that the volume is quite small. I just don't motor and the fuel gets old. When I go sailing, I motor a couple 100 feet and turn into the wind and raise the sails. Since I put a hour meter on, I have logged about 10 hours in the last 4 years. It has been about 6 years since I drained the tank and cleaned it out. Its a lot of fun to lose your engine when you are motoring through the slips. Matter of fact, I added a small anchor and 50 foot of line at the stern. Its my emergency stop.
Sometimes I just run the engine when at the slip. The 35.5 is plumbed to filter the fuel and send it back to the tank, but I suspect that the volume is quite small. I just don't motor and the fuel gets old. When I go sailing, I motor a couple 100 feet and turn into the wind and raise the sails. Since I put a hour meter on, I have logged about 10 hours in the last 4 years. It has been about 6 years since I drained the tank and cleaned it out. Its a lot of fun to lose your engine when you are motoring through the slips. Matter of fact, I added a small anchor and 50 foot of line at the stern. Its my emergency stop.
Dead vs Live bugs?
Even if the Algae-X (or other 'magic' devices)worked - is there any concievable benefit to circulating "Dead" (as opposed to untreated & "living" organisms)organisms through yopur engine?
Even if the Algae-X (or other 'magic' devices)worked - is there any concievable benefit to circulating "Dead" (as opposed to untreated & "living" organisms)organisms through yopur engine?
Dead vs Live bugs?
Even if the Algae-X (or other 'magic' devices)worked - is there any concievable benefit to circulating "Dead" (as opposed to untreated & "living" organisms)organisms through yopur engine?
Even if the Algae-X (or other 'magic' devices)worked - is there any concievable benefit to circulating "Dead" (as opposed to untreated & "living" organisms)organisms through yopur engine?
Fresh Fuel
Fresh fuel is the best defense!!!!! I have a 20 gallon tank that I never fill completely. I usually have it less than half full. Instead of all this magic stuff I recommend a smaller tank and fresher fuel. If you only use 10 gallons a year why have a 30 gallon tank full of 3 year old fuel???? The ideal situation might be to have a large tank left empty and a small tank that is refilled regularly. Then on the big trips fill up the larger tank. I would bet that a small tank would be cheaper than an elaborate filtering system. Tom
Fresh fuel is the best defense!!!!! I have a 20 gallon tank that I never fill completely. I usually have it less than half full. Instead of all this magic stuff I recommend a smaller tank and fresher fuel. If you only use 10 gallons a year why have a 30 gallon tank full of 3 year old fuel???? The ideal situation might be to have a large tank left empty and a small tank that is refilled regularly. Then on the big trips fill up the larger tank. I would bet that a small tank would be cheaper than an elaborate filtering system. Tom
Fresh Fuel
Fresh fuel is the best defense!!!!! I have a 20 gallon tank that I never fill completely. I usually have it less than half full. Instead of all this magic stuff I recommend a smaller tank and fresher fuel. If you only use 10 gallons a year why have a 30 gallon tank full of 3 year old fuel???? The ideal situation might be to have a large tank left empty and a small tank that is refilled regularly. Then on the big trips fill up the larger tank. I would bet that a small tank would be cheaper than an elaborate filtering system. Tom
Fresh fuel is the best defense!!!!! I have a 20 gallon tank that I never fill completely. I usually have it less than half full. Instead of all this magic stuff I recommend a smaller tank and fresher fuel. If you only use 10 gallons a year why have a 30 gallon tank full of 3 year old fuel???? The ideal situation might be to have a large tank left empty and a small tank that is refilled regularly. Then on the big trips fill up the larger tank. I would bet that a small tank would be cheaper than an elaborate filtering system. Tom
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