Refueling Pump Filters

[Batiskaf]

Skully, I look forward to the reference on your filter elements. No of fence to others but Skully's reputation is proven.

Cheers, Skaf

[Freefall]

Skully's post was posted just before I posted mine about a cheap source of velcon filters so I hadn't read it. After reading that maybe I'l just stick with the wix and go no gos.

[Heliian]

Interesting anecdotes skully. I'm sure the setup you have now works good and we all have learnt from our mistakes, we should always check the fuel before pumping. The one drum of fuel that I have seen 1/3rd of water was sealed and was not checked before pumping, the velcon blocked solid and allowed NO water into the helicopter, the pilot thought the pump was broken, had he looked in the drum or used paste it would have been caught. Regardless of the type you use, the manufacturer's recommendations should always be followed, as said, the FSII will jacket the water molecules, and allow them to pass, make sure the filter is compatible with not only FSII but Jet fuel too. Also stated was the input pressure/flow, make sure the filter is suitable for the type of pump.

 

The nice thing I prefer with the spin on is the compact size and durability, having a clear plastic bowl being slugged around in the field can lead to cracks and leaks and an unserviceable pump. I still check every drum with a light and even open up both bungs for a better look

[skullcap]

Skaf; the go no gos are GNG-210's from Keller Equipment in Calgary. The wix are 24390's.

[Batiskaf]

Thanks Skully! Most appreciated!

[skullcap]

I prefer to do business with these guys: Mc Gregor Filtering Equipment in calgary. All they do is filters.

[ThreePer]

Is this what you guys mean by Velcon "spin on type"?

 

http://www.velcon.com/vessels/AquaconSpin-OnFilters.html

 

So you use this after a Wix filter? Does anyone use the water absorbing Wix filters like this:

http://www.wixfilters.com/filterlookup/PartDetail.asp?Part=24042

 

We have these filter bowls but just use the regular filter. Was wondering how the water absorbing type would work out.

 

Thanks

Threeper

[skullcap]

We tried the golden rod filters and they are housed in a see thru plastic bowl....they worked but when darkish, the crews noted arcing inside bowl when pumping,,,I guess is ok but we stopped using them, not sure if flow rate was too high or what, had proper bonding done.