The Challenge of Long-Term Storage Diesel fuel has an average shelf-life of about six months. This poses a problem for anyone trying to store it any longer. Studies over the last decade show it is more likely to be delivered in a contaminated, already degrading… Read More »How to Extend the Shelf-Life of Diesel Fuel
It’s August and the average US temperature is well above freezing. In fact it’s downright hot in most of the country. So why am I writing about heating your house. Answer, now is the time when home heating systems need to be serviced….. prior to… Read More »Factors to Consider When Using Biodiesel to Heat Your House
The 2022 hurricane season outlook is once again expected to be above average. Nineteen named storms are projected this year, according to the National Hurricane Center. If it’s anything like the last ten years, eight or them saw Atlantic storms starting before June 1st. If… Read More »Is Your Generator Fuel Ready for Hurricane Season?
In this final post on fuel system management, we will look at understanding fuel storage systems and the solution to providing clean, dry fuel as well as reducing fuel system maintenance costs. This is what we call: A basic understand of the different types of… Read More »How to Protect the Fuel in Your Tank
We often get the question, “When should I use fuel additives?” There are several reasons to use a fuel additive. In this post, we will answer that question as it pertains to fuel quality management. When should I treat my fuel with an additive? When… Read More »When to Treat Your Fuel with Additives
The Ideal Fuel Biocide Microbial contamination through the supply chain has been well documented over the years. All fuel is susceptible to microbial contamination and you would be hard pressed to find a fuel system that did not have some level of contamination. Systems that… Read More »A Biocide Analysis, Recap
Morpholine Biocides Part 3 of A Biocide Analysis examines NMEND biocides. They are also referred to as nitrobutylmorpholine or morpholine. NMEND was originated in 1972 and like almost every other fuel biocide, it is repackaged or relabeled under a variety of brand names and produced… Read More »A Biocide Analysis, Part 3
Isothiazolinone Biocides Part 2 of our series, A Biocide Analysis, examines CMIT/MIT chemistry using the same 6 attributes: solubility, potency, compatibility, acceptability, stability and handleability. Since its introduction in the late 1970’s as a preservative and popularization in the 1980’s, CMIT/MIT has been used in… Read More »A Biocide Analysis, Part 2
Thiocyanate Biocides The last several posts delved into fuel quality management specific to certain industries. In each one the conclusion was the same. Use a quality biocide – specifically Biobor JF – at least quarterly to effectively eliminate microbial influenced fuel quality issues. To continue… Read More »A Biocide Analysis, Part 1
Backup power generators serve a vital purpose, providing invaluable standby power for residences and business alike. While dependable when maintained properly, there is often a general misunderstanding of how to maintain the fuel supply. Much of the problem stems from not knowing some basic diesel… Read More »Generator Diesel Fuel Best Practices