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I understood it in the terms written, I'm just a boat owner.... 
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..so it must have been ok for my level of understanding. But, you misspelled "sorbet" in that last sentence in your post above. Though I have no idea what sorbet has to do with oil and water....
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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 Doctor has spoken
- The only effect ...
- What can I say...
- Hang on here for a moment ....
- I agree with removing oil for long term storage
- Technical discussion?
- I understood it in the terms written, I'm just a boat owner....
- I understood it in the terms written, I'm just a boat owner....
- Hang on here for a moment ....
- What can I say...
- I have a 275-gallon fuel tank outside my house
- The Doctor has spoken
- "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