I'm curious about algae in diesel. This was a constant problem in shrimp boats as well as towboats. The algae lived in and fed off the water that accumulated in the bottom of fuel tanks. I fought this problem for years. The fish house sold us fuel for a nickel/gal above their cost. A biocide could be added by the supplier for three cents/gal, but most fishermen complained about the additional cost. I always added a small quanity of biocide each time I took on fuel. Otherwise, I would go through a pair of filters a week. When I was on the farm, I don't remember any problem with algae, and I haven't seen any posts regarding the algae in fuel. Is this just a marine problem, where many tanks don't have a drain at the very botton of the tank, or are there instances of similar problems with farm and road equipment? I'm just curious. Thanks for your replies.
C. L.
C. L.