We’re back for the second part of my conversation with Brian Hartley, the owner of Diesel Dialysis and expert in all things fuel polishing and fuel storage. (If you haven’t already, make sure to listen to the first part of our conversation!) In this episode, you will hear about the importance of fuel maintenance, how tank design is key when it comes to fuel quality, and more.
Listen in as Brian sheds light on how to stay on top of your fuel storage and ensure that you’re saving valuable time and money. You'll learn what you can do to upgrade and protect your storage capabilities, how to avoid fuel tank damage, and why it's crucial to keep things up-to-date and well maintained when it comes to your fuel.
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What You'll Learn:
- The importance of fuel storage maintenance.
- The types of vents and how they impact fuel quality.
- Costs involved with upgrading your vents (and why it’s worth it to protect your fuel).
- The best time to upgrade your tanks and extend the life of that tank.
- How to add life to your fuel tanks.
- What to know about vapor space corrosion.
- How to clean and maintain tanks.
Ideas Worth Sharing:
- “Instead of spending $750 - $1,000 a year on fuel maintenance, they spend $10,000 on an engine repair and are looking at $15,000 for a tank replacement.” - Brian Hartley
- “The tank design itself really comes into play in how you maintain it.” - Brian Hartley
- “Generator tanks generally arrive with cut corners when it comes to gauges and emergency venting.” - Brian Hartley
- “When you’re talking about $50,000 of diesel fuel, what’s $200 to protect that fuel? It’s peanuts.” - Brian Hartley
- "There’s no life expectancy on a fuel tank—the companies don’t give you that. It all depends on the maintenance." - Brian Hartley
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