Where can I find one??
Where can I find one??
Right here.
You've got an IM....
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These are a must have..........Don will set you up!
<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by cobrien19 »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">What exactly are these</td></tr></table>
It's a glass test-tube, with marks and graduations.
Fill with water to the first line.
Fill with fuel to the TOP line.
Install cap, shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
Sit tube on flat surface, and read ethanol content on graduated markings 3-5 minutes later.
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Not sure if this 100% the same as your tester, but I would imagine it was somewhat the same. It shows the idea I think.
At the end of the video there is a close up of the tubes markings...
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Watched the video. Could you do this on a larger scale and remove the seperated fuel off the top of the ethanol and water and have pure gasoline? Just thinking .
Richard
now that might be a good idea..... maybe sone kind of seperation then filter system...
I do this in the wine making process, might work the same way....there would be a loss of fuel & therefore a lost of $$$ to some point though...
Hope someone with fuel & chem experiece will chime in..
Interesting question, Richard....
What you're referring to is essentially the theory of "phase separation".
However, since Ethanol Enhanced fuel's octane rating is partially due to the content of ETHANOL in the fuel, there can be THREE layers that separate out:
-Top Layer.... non-ethanol GASOLINE with a VERY low octane rating. SUBSTANTIALLY lower than pump gas, and unsuitable for running in most internal combustion engines.
-Middle Layer: Ethanol and water molecules. Won't burn well.
-Bottom Layer: Water molecules
Once fuel has "phase separated".... it should be pumped out COMPLETELY, disposed of properly, and a FRESH load of fuel purchased.
Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 48 years (learn something new every day).
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Made you think though.
Richard
made me think for sure..... I already pictured these huge tanks at my place to do the filtering...lol...
Don't let Keith (our tech) read this.... he's been playing with this idea ALL SUMMER....
He'll be set if he can find a $10K octane tester for under $100.....
Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
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If he finds a $10k tester for under 100$ tell him I'll take two...hell get me 3 just in case
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