Transit filter problems

[knighty]

do you have a fphe fitted ?

even if the oil you use is ok most of the time... on a long trip it'll warm up the thick stuff in the tank and use it up

[greasemonkey]

No FPHE. Would really like to have a heated tank and filter or block heater. Time time time, where does it go?

[therecklessengineer]

There's always these:

http://www.hyphose.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=176_178&products_id=262&zenid=fa6138263fe4f9b1768bf6d6c5ed8041

I'm considering getting a large version as a final filter from settling tank to storage.

[Rotary-Motion]

nice looking filter

[therecklessengineer]

There's the ridiculous marine version as well:

[Rotary-Motion]

the only thing with these type filter carts is when changing one you drop all the fuel everywhere as the cart is polo ring shaped and the bowl is full of fuel to, messy game...

[therecklessengineer]

Interesting. I've never used one, but it gave me ideas for a hydrocylone (that I've built, but have yet to try) and a multiple 12" standard water filter type setup.

I think we're a bit OT here. 

[knighty]

I always found the dual bosh filter heads made a massive difference... less than half as restrictive and the filters last more than twice as long too (fuel goes through them in parallel)

but the place I got them from doesn't have any more... they were only about £15 each iirc


I googled and the first picture I found was my own :-o

[greasemonkey]

There's always these:

http://www.hyphose.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=176_178&products_id=262&zenid=fa6138263fe4f9b1768bf6d6c5ed8041

I'm considering getting a large version as a final filter from settling tank to storage.

An interesting looking bit of kit, and judging by some of the certifications, it looks as though they should do what they claim to do.
I wonder just how much contamination they would deal with? It looks as though they drop the water and contaminants into chambers in the bowl. Not over priced either. I got quoted around £50 for a normal CAV landrover filter, ( From a landrover main dealer....Muppets,Bought an identical one for £20 after.)
I wonder how much elements are?

[therecklessengineer]

Elements are about £10 each.

I love the twin Bosch setup. Hmmm...thoughts are brewing.

[knighty]

if you find any of the dual bosh filter heads anywhere lets us all know... last time I wanted one I couldn't find one anywhere...

it's amassing the difference they make.. I've used them on single tank and twin tanked vans, I'd had single filters on both before and noticed the difference straight away (even with lift pumps fitted which you think would cancel out any restriction)

plus, if you get Iveco filters, they're bio/veg friendly, filter down to 4 micron, and have some kind of special water absorbing gel in the bottom... for £4 a time if you buy half a dozen and ask for a discount :-)

[therecklessengineer]

I've found a few - cheapest one is £125 though!

[greasemonkey]

Dual filter heads do seem to be thin on the ground. To be honest Knighty, I think the way it's done now is to put two singles together, which is why the single filter heads have four ports. It makes sense really, only one casting to make.

I had a look at the one I got, and it does seem possible to join them up either so that the fuel goes through one filter, then through the next, or, so the fuel is divided equally between the two filters, if you see what i mean.

[Rotary-Motion]

Dual filter heads do seem to be thin on the ground. To be honest Knighty, I think the way it's done now is to put two singles together, which is why the single filter heads have four ports. It makes sense really, only one casting to make.

I had a look at the one I got, and it does seem possible to join them up either so that the fuel goes through one filter, then through the next, or, so the fuel is divided equally between the two filters, if you see what i mean.

good spot, by the same token could jion 3 or 4 hmmm

[knighty]

yeah I know what you mean... guess you'd need a little bit of pipe in there so one of the fittings can swivel to tighten without unscrewing the other one

shame as the last dual ones I got were only £15 delivered