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While many people understand the process of fuel polishing, they are often confused as to whether or not it is needed for their particular application.  It is agreed that fuel polishing is a positive application, especially when considering the alternative results of bad fuel becoming ingested into the fuel system.

There are a number of considerations when looking at a fuel polisher for your boat.  First, how is the boat being utilized?  Is the boat used locally for short cruises, cruising where the tank is fueled at different and unfamiliar locations, or does the boat sit idle for long periods of time?  All of these considerations will allow the fuel to go bad.  And, bad fuel can cause an infinite variety of long term and expensive problems.

For the first scenario where the boat is used locally, a fuel polisher normally is not needed as long as you can trust your fuel supplier.  However, in this case a fuel polisher is like an insurance policy, you hope you don’t need it but you’re glad if you do!.  The second scenario is for the cruiser who is constantly purchasing fuel from unknown and/or questionable suppliers.  In this instance, the answer is a qualified, yes. The chance of getting a bad load of fuel can be very high.  Consider the islands, where the fuel is normally shipped in by barge, resulting in a lot of water and possible costly repairs in ill equipped marinas.  Finally, the cruiser that is idle for long periods of time will naturally need to correct any potential fuel problems prior to operation. 

Now to address these three potential scenarios and how quickly the potential fuel problem will need to be resolved.  In the first two scenarios, a lower flow unit will do the job but it may take many hours and sometimes days.  A high flow unit will complete the job very quickly and get you on your way.  The third scenario of the boat that is idle for long periods of time, definitely needs a fuel polisher.  However, this unit selection would be predicated on the actual boat usage and could utilize a unit with a lower flow rate.  In this instance, the polisher would run on a timer while the owner is away, thus assuring the fuel is clean and ready, when the owner is ready. 

By keeping your fuel clean with a Advanced Diesel Solutions Fuel Polishing system, your fuel source is assured to be ready for use. No longer is there that question in the back of your mind of when the filter may clog and shut-down the engine.  Peace of mind will ultimately enhance the enjoyment of your boating experience. 

Call 772-631-0059 for additional information and pricing.
 

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