[Shop-talk] kerosene heater - discount fuel

[Matt]

Most fuel farms, even small ones, generate what is often called "sump fuel".
There is typically a low point where water & sediment will collect and this is
typically drawn out periodically.  Changing filters can also generate fuel
with sediment when the filter vessel is drained.  In some cases this is
disposed of by paying someone to haul off the "hazardous waste."
I have heard that some folks will gladly take this off their hands and
something as simple as decanting or a filter can render the recovered fuel
usable for many things ranging from burning brush piles, kerosene heaters, or
even running through the occasional Cummins diesel.
MB


-- Ed Van Scoy <edvs at yahoo.com> wrote:
It is a private airport, so I guess he has access to
small quantities..... Thanks for the answer.... I was
convinced he was (is) crazy.
Ed


--- Ron Schmittou <rs1121 at earthlink.net> wrote:


> - I have not heard of
> outdated fuel, but I guess it's possible - I have
> seen water or contaminated
> fuel.
>
> Try it and see - it won't harm the heater.

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