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1. 03:15 AM - Re: Algae in Fuel Tank (Nigel Graham)
2. 04:19 AM - Re: Algae in Fuel Tank (James Kelly)
3. 05:03 PM - Re: Algae in Fuel Tank (jonathanmilbank)
4. 05:03 PM - Re: Re: Algae in Fuel Tank (Tim Ward)
5. 06:25 PM - Trigear speed kit (craig)
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| Subject: | Re: Algae in Fuel Tank |
Hi Tim, I have an idea what this might be but before I shoot off in the wrong direction,
can you tell me if you operate your aircraft in a rural area? Do you
leave the aircraft with a less than half a tankful of fuel? have you had a lot
of rain, humidity or condensation recently? Have you left the aircraft un-flown
for a protracted time?
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| Subject: | Re: Algae in Fuel Tank |
Hi Tim, copper is an excellent inhibitors of micro organic bacteria. Don't
think it's your copper filter.
On 21 Oct 2017 5:08 a.m., "Tim Ward" <ward.t@xtra.co.nz> wrote:
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> Hi Europaeans,
> Has anyone experienced algae growth in the composite fuel tank?
> I have had an increase in foreign matter in my fuel filter and a clogged up
> gascolator filter. Thought it may have been contaminated fuel but now
> think it maybe an algae growth on the copper gauze but not sure.
> Any advise on how to treat this problem would be much appreciated.
>
> Cheers,
> Tim
> ZK-TIM Europa Classic Monowheel, 912s Rotax 630hours.
>
>
> Tim Ward
> 12 Waiwetu Street,
> Fendalton,
> Christchurch, 8052
> New Zealand
>
> ward.t@xtra.co.nz
>
> Mob +64 210640221
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Algae in Fuel Tank |
Hi Tim,
For several years I left my mono parked outside throughout each year, only protected
from the Scottish weather by fabric covers (pyjamas). They got wet during
prolonged days of rain and although I have a few osmosis paint blisters to show
for such cruelty, I never had problems with water in fuel. This could be because
I always filled the tank to the brim, leaving no space in the tank for
moist air to be drawn in and condense.
The other factor in those days was that the mogas fuel had no ethanol in it, which
absorbs water and might also be a feedstock for certain types of growth. Coincidentally
and only a few months after I managed to get a hangar space, ethanol
started to appear in our mogas, which might have given me similar problems
to yours if I'd remained parked outside.
The course finger filters at the bottom of my fuel tank are made from brass.
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| Subject: | Re: Algae in Fuel Tank |
Hi Nigel,
Yes to all your questions. Research on Google shows it is a diesel fuel problem.
Be interested in you view.
Tim
Tim Ward
12 Waiwetu Street,
Fendalton,
Christchurch, 8052
New Zealand
ward.t@xtra.co.nz
Mob +64 210640221
> On 21/10/2017, at 3:15 AM, Nigel Graham <nigel_graham@m-tecque.co.uk> wrote:
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> Hi Tim, I have an idea what this might be but before I shoot off in the wrong
direction, can you tell me if you operate your aircraft in a rural area? Do you
leave the aircraft with a less than half a tankful of fuel? have you had a
lot of rain, humidity or condensation recently? Have you left the aircraft un-flown
for a protracted time?
>
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> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=473731#473731
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| Subject: | Trigear speed kit |
Just wondering if anyone has close up photos of the speed kit for the landing gear.
I would like to see how it interfaces with
The underside of the fuse and the bottom of the legs. Just wondering if I should
build it myself, or hand over the massive wad of cash
To order it. If it is as I believe it to be, further improvements in drag reduction
may be seen with a few tweaks at the top and bottom
Of each leg
Thanks... also if its a lot of photos feel free to send them directly to me if
you wish.
Regards
Craig.
Waiting for the primer to dry
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