Racor Fuel Filter Protects Boat Owners

26th August 2010
Posted By : ES Admin
Racor Fuel Filter Protects Boat Owners
A fuel filtration system from the Racor Division of Parker Hannifin, is playing a vital role in ensuring that the quality of diesel fuel supplied by Tollesbury Marina to boat owners is free of moisture, microbial growths and particles, protecting engines and generators while on the water.

Tollesbury Marina is situated in the mouth of the river Blackwater in Essex and provides a wide range of services to boat owners, including yacht brokerage, new boat sales, yacht chandlery, workshops and boat repairs. The company is also holder of the 4 Gold Anchor Award from the Yacht Harbour Association, paying testament to the exceptional level of service offered.

The availability of clean, dry fuel is key to the successful operation of the Marina. Indeed, the business must ensure that all free water, microbiological growth and other contaminants often found in diesel are removed before the fuel is supplied to boat owners.

As a result, the company selected and installed the Parker Racor FBO fuel filter water separator to its bulk storage tank. Julian Goldie, Managing Partner at Tollesbury Marina explained: “The FBO fuel filter was the ideal solution for our fuel filtration and water removal needs. Cleaning the fuel at this stage extends the life of the onboard filtration system and minimises the risk of fuel system failure at sea.”

The FBO is a pleated depth filter proven to remove 100% of free water, as well as microbiological growth and other contaminants that are often found in diesel storage tanks. The high performance filters have a flow rate of up to 284 litres per minute and can be used for the removal of water and contaminants in most hydrocarbon based fuels, including petrol and kerosene, as well as diesel. The closure hardware consists of metal hand knobs and a slotted locking ring collar, making maintenance and filter replacement quick and simple without the need for hand tools. The filters also feature a manual drain valve, sight glass, differential pressure indicators, mounting brackets and an optional water sensor, to improve efficiency still further.

Furthermore, the Gold Anchor Award held by Tollesbury Marina also assesses the company’s environmental stewardship so the correct disposal of the used filter cartridges was also a key deciding factor when specifying the technology. Indeed, the standard construction of the Racor filters contains no metal components, which allows spent cartridges to be easily crushed or incinerated to reduce disposal costs and environmental impact.

“The Racor filters have enabled us to provide our customers with a consistently high standard of fuel, while also working in harmony with our ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility. On installing the filter, we can ensure that our reputation as a leading company within the field is maintained and we are always able to meet and surpass the expectations of our customers,” added Goldie.

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