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Erik Bjornstad continues the discussion on diagnosing generator problems, focusing on when and how to test fuel before accepting a technician's diagnosis that "bad fuel" is causing your generator failures.
The episode covers proper fuel testing procedures, sampling techniques, visual inspection clues, and how to interpret lab results to save potentially thousands in unnecessary fuel replacement costs.
Erik emphasizes the value of proper diagnostics and consulting with true fuel experts when generator technicians (who often lack fuel expertise) blame fuel quality for system issues.
What You'll Learn:Here are three notable quotes from the podcast episode:
[00:00:00] Introduction and recap of Part 1 [00:02:00] Why generator technicians blame fuel problems [00:04:00] What kinds of problems can out-of-spec fuel cause? [00:05:00] Combustion characteristics and their impact [00:06:00] Fuel lubricity ratings and biodiesel impact [00:07:00] Particulate contaminants and filter problems [00:08:00] Real-world example: municipality generator problems [00:10:00] Debunking filter damage claims from fuel [00:11:00] EPA registration of fuel treatments [00:13:00] Importance of fuel testing [00:14:00] Third-party laboratory testing explained [00:15:00] Which tests to use based on suspected problems [00:17:00] Proper fuel sampling techniques [00:20:00] Using a "bacon bomb" fuel sampler [00:22:00] Visual inspection - clear and bright fuel [00:24:00] Gasoline contamination in diesel fuel [00:26:00] ASTM mission-critical test slate [00:29:00] Understanding fuel test results [00:31:00] When to consult mechanical experts [00:33:00] Closing remarks and contact information
Erik Bjornstad continues the discussion on diagnosing generator problems, focusing on when and how to test fuel before accepting a technician's diagnosis that "bad fuel" is causing your generator failures.
The episode covers proper fuel testing procedures, sampling techniques, visual inspection clues, and how to interpret lab results to save potentially thousands in unnecessary fuel replacement costs.
Erik emphasizes the value of proper diagnostics and consulting with true fuel experts when generator technicians (who often lack fuel expertise) blame fuel quality for system issues.
What You'll Learn:Here are three notable quotes from the podcast episode:
[00:00:00] Introduction and recap of Part 1 [00:02:00] Why generator technicians blame fuel problems [00:04:00] What kinds of problems can out-of-spec fuel cause? [00:05:00] Combustion characteristics and their impact [00:06:00] Fuel lubricity ratings and biodiesel impact [00:07:00] Particulate contaminants and filter problems [00:08:00] Real-world example: municipality generator problems [00:10:00] Debunking filter damage claims from fuel [00:11:00] EPA registration of fuel treatments [00:13:00] Importance of fuel testing [00:14:00] Third-party laboratory testing explained [00:15:00] Which tests to use based on suspected problems [00:17:00] Proper fuel sampling techniques [00:20:00] Using a "bacon bomb" fuel sampler [00:22:00] Visual inspection - clear and bright fuel [00:24:00] Gasoline contamination in diesel fuel [00:26:00] ASTM mission-critical test slate [00:29:00] Understanding fuel test results [00:31:00] When to consult mechanical experts [00:33:00] Closing remarks and contact information