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Ditto Larry
In Response To: I just use Biobor ()
20 years of great success with Biobor, 8 of which were in south Florida.
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- diesel fuel stabilizer?
- I just use Biobor
- Ditto on the Biobor ... also use ...
- Ditto Larry
- The myths and mysticisms of 'topping off' fuel tanks
- Don't know what to think
- My understanding of the process includes missing points in your argument
- That's my understanding: water comes from condensation, condensation comes from "breathing".
- The amount of air in the tank has nothing to do with this
- But what about condensation on tank walls?
- Actually the amount of air in the tank is a big factor..
- "The only way to stop this water uptake is to have a vacuum rated tank (damn expensive)". Well, not really.
- That's my understanding: water comes from condensation, condensation comes from "breathing".
- Depends on how big your tank is...
- Extensive testing by Practical Sailor
- I add only a fuel conditioner every 40 gallons or so, in my 80 gallon tank.
- As (per DougR below and as) Practical Sailor clearly outlined:
- I just use Biobor
