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16 February 2013, 15:22
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Fuel water seporator
Hi all I'm going to fit a second fuel water seporator is it better to fit close to the fuel tank or closer to the engine ? I already have a seporator fitted in the Etec i was thinking of putting it inside the console any views please.
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16 February 2013, 17:44
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Wherever it is nice and dry and accessible for servicing.
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16 February 2013, 17:52
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I'd Stick it in the Consul mate.. put mine there..out the way from a Safety point ot view alot less likely to be Damaged,it's out of thr elements....and with good access like you have, easy to check- serevice ect..pluss you have a Backup on the engine too 
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16 February 2013, 19:05
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is your battery in the console? If so I don't think that is a good place for the separator - you don't want petrol fumes or worse petrol near electrics. But yes put it in a nice and dry place for servicing.
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16 February 2013, 19:07
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is your battery in the console? If so I don't think that is a good place for the separator - you don't want petrol fumes or worse petrol near electrics. But yes put it in a nice and dry place for servicing.
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16 February 2013, 19:24
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mine are in the console, twin via two tanks to y piece with fuel taps, but does have wiring there aswel but batt isolators are under seat with batts, primer under seat
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16 February 2013, 21:29
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Somewhere where you are likely to actually SEE them, IMO. If you're a "checker" then fine, but otherwise, somewhere you have to eyeball in the course of your day.
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17 February 2013, 08:32
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Thanks guy's for the feedback i'll put in the console probably safer in there
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17 February 2013, 08:45
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Andy as you know I have RC 585 and mine is in the consol safe but accessible via the front hatch
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17 February 2013, 09:47
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Console every time. Also give it a spray over with silicone spray once it's all in & fitted. Try & avoid using PTFE to seal the hose barbs, use a jointing compound such as this
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17 February 2013, 15:47
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Console every time. Also give it a spray over with silicone spray once it's all in & fitted. Try & avoid using PTFE to seal the hose barbs, use a jointing compound such as this |
Nice one Dave
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