Water Seperator for Onan Generator
Good Morning All, So I’ve run into the problem there was quite a bit of water in my Generator “30 Gal.” fuel tank. Had to drain it all out. I was told it was probably due to Ethanol gas not sure. Has...
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Roger, I went back and did a search of the archives and I could only find one post from 2012 where a member said he installed fuel filter and water separator, but I'm not sure if he had a gas or diesel generator but I suspect a diesel.
You might see if Onan makes one. My only concern is if it would hamper the flow of fuel. Hopefully some others have more answers for you.
Has your gas set for long periods? Condensation in a gas tank is an issue since there is already some water in the fuel, keeping the tank as full as possible is one strategy. I've actually read that the ethanol can help get the water out of your tank, but that is for a vehicle engine and I'm not sure the same advice holds for a generator. Never fill your tank at a gas station while it is taking a delivery of fuel, that mixes the water at the bottom of the tank.
Have you tried using HEET?
You might see if Onan makes one. My only concern is if it would hamper the flow of fuel. Hopefully some others have more answers for you.
Has your gas set for long periods? Condensation in a gas tank is an issue since there is already some water in the fuel, keeping the tank as full as possible is one strategy. I've actually read that the ethanol can help get the water out of your tank, but that is for a vehicle engine and I'm not sure the same advice holds for a generator. Never fill your tank at a gas station while it is taking a delivery of fuel, that mixes the water at the bottom of the tank.
Have you tried using HEET?
