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02-10-2018, 01:35 PM | #46 |
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I've repaired a few steel tanks that have rotted though and they have all had the most serious corrosion on the side stand side at the lowest point which I took to be from the presence of water either though ingress or from aqueous ethanol coming out of solution.
Quite often what looks like just a small pinhole or two turns out to be the tip of the iceberg with whole areas around the holes left tissue paper thin. I don't know the history of one particular tank that was holed and thin but had no visible rust on the area inside the tank. It may have had the rust removed/treated before it came to me but from the description above I guess it could have been acidic corrosion.
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02-10-2018, 08:36 PM | #48 | |
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22-07-2019, 04:49 PM | #49 |
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The new edition of Bike (no. 558: 24 July-27 Aug) has an interesting article on the problems with modern fuel (i.e. ethanol).
Nothing really new to us but a handy reference and it has some tips on storage, which are always useful. (Not on this subject but in the same issue, there's also an explanation of how DVT (Desmodromic Variable Timing) works, which appeals to my inner geek!) |
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I've attached this reply from http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...496#post567496 to add the latest information to this thread.
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26-07-2019, 07:39 PM | #51 |
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It was clear before brexit that the E5 fuel was a stop-gap before they brought in E10. If E5 causes problems for older vehicles then E10 will be twice as bad. But do they care when the motives are to remove older less environmentally friendly vehicles off the road. You wouldhave thought with brexit we would be free from the eurocrats behind this but apparently not.
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26-07-2019, 08:15 PM | #52 | |
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They are called Classic Fuel Solutions https://classicfuelsolutions.co.uk/ In the meantime, as I mentioned earlier at post #36, the consultation document suggests that there will still be a legal requirement for oil companies to provide so-called 'protection grade' fuel of not more than 5% ethanol until 31 December 2020 at the earliest with renewal to be considered at that time. |
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28-10-2019, 10:44 PM | #53 | |
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According to an answer given to a question raised in parliament on 30 September: 'The consultation included a call for evidence on whether, and how best, E10 could be introduced in the UK, and the Department is working hard to publish a response as soon as possible this year.' https://www.parliament.uk/business/p...9-09-30/292315 So it looks like it's still a case of 'watch this space'. |
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03-01-2020, 09:37 PM | #54 |
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This may be a more cost-effective solution than having fuel delivered:
https://www.millersoils-shop.co.uk/e...ction-additive |
03-01-2020, 11:43 PM | #55 | |
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04-03-2020, 04:44 PM | #56 |
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Further to post #53 above, a consultation has been opened today on the introduction of E10 fuel into the UK. It runs until 19 April.
https://www.gov.uk/government/consul...ing-e10-petrol A quick skim through the proposals suggests that the main points are: • E10 would be introduced in 2021. • E10 would become the standard 'premium' fuel containing at least 5.5% ethanol. • Protection grade fuel (i.e. containing less than 5% ethanol) will continue to be made available as 97+ octane 'super' until at least 2026, after which extension of its availability would be reviewed. I think most of us have an opinion about ethanol in fuel but, if you feel strongly about this latest move, rather than just moan about it on the forum, make your feelings known to those who will be drawing up the future legislation. Complete one of these response forms. https://assets.publishing.service.go...ponse-form.odt And email it to: LowCarbonFuel.Consultation@dft.gov.uk I think we need to ensure that the protection grade fuel is available beyond 2026 until at least such time as the ban on new internal combustion engine vehicles is introduced. Last edited by Luddite; 05-03-2020 at 01:18 PM.. Reason: email address for response form added |
04-03-2020, 05:32 PM | #57 |
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There was an article on this in today's Times. Thanks for posting.
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04-03-2020, 09:21 PM | #58 |
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Also heard this (unfortunately) on the R4 Today program this morning..
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05-03-2020, 02:05 PM | #59 |
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I, (and jerry!), have sent in our response forms and I would urge anyone else with an opinion to do likewise.
The form is mostly in the form of yes or no questions but the final question on the last page is an 'additional comments' blank space on which you can make your feelings known. It's not for me to tell anyone else what to write but, for the record, I mentioned the following: • Ethanol causes damage to plastic tanks and carburettor/fuel system components in older vehicles so, consequently... • Protection grade fuel (i.e. less than 5% ethanol) should continue to be available as long as possible after the introduction of E10 and at least until 2026. • There is currently no statutory minimum ethanol content, (which is why we can still get Esso ethanol-free), and this should continue after the introduction of E10. • Assuming that there will be no statutory minimum ethanol content, there should be a new 'E0' label for ethanol-free fuel so that consumers can easily identify it. |
05-03-2020, 02:08 PM | #60 |
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I may be misunderstanding, but surely the supposed 'clean' benefits alone of super unleaded petrol should ensure that it's still available for as long as combustion engines exist? Assuming of course that anyone can afford to buy it.
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