I had to pull the filter (actually a fine mesh screen, Goldenrod) off my diesel tank yesterday to get fuel to flow into the tractor. It still ran at less than 1/4 speed. And that's full on winter fuel. The diesel on the filter looked like a white/grey slushy. Sure glad to have a shop to keep the tractor (and it's fuel) warm overnight. Only had this option since 2018 so it's still a treat.Just a reminder to those that don't usually get this cold weather, summer diesel doesn't like it either, better get some good conditioner added!
Our propane tanks are painted a reflective silver around here, to reflect sunlight. Do you paint yours flat black?I had to pull the filter (actually a fine mesh screen, Goldenrod) off my diesel tank yesterday to get fuel to flow into the tractor. It still ran at less than 1/4 speed. And that's full on winter fuel. The diesel on the filter looked like a white/grey slushy. Sure glad to have a shop to keep the tractor (and it's fuel) warm overnight. Only had this option since 2018 so it's still a treat.
It also turns out that once the temperature of propane in the tank reaches -42C it ceases to gas off. That means no tank pressure, no gas going where it needs to go. That was todays issue. It's not normally an issue here because if your tanks are pretty full it takes a long time for the propane to drop to -42. It it's been chilly for awhile.
Our tanks tend to come in the colours of the company that supplies them. White is common. Putting a black cover over them during the winter wouldn't be a bad idea though.Our propane tanks are painted a reflective silver around here, to reflect sunlight. Do you paint yours flat black?
Serious question, and I have many more if you have trouble sleeping.
Unbelievable. I honestly can't imagine how you can get anything to work right those temps. It seems like if we get in the 20s nothing works right. Things (especially plastic) break. I'm sure you learn with experience but it's something a lot of us just can't comprehend.I had to pull the filter (actually a fine mesh screen, Goldenrod) off my diesel tank yesterday to get fuel to flow into the tractor. It still ran at less than 1/4 speed. And that's full on winter fuel. The diesel on the filter looked like a white/grey slushy. Sure glad to have a shop to keep the tractor (and it's fuel) warm overnight. Only had this option since 2018 so it's still a treat.
It also turns out that once the temperature of propane in the tank reaches -42C it ceases to gas off. That means no tank pressure, no gas going where it needs to go. That was todays issue. It's not normally an issue here because if your tanks are pretty full it takes a long time for the propane to drop to -42. It it's been chilly for awhile.
Well, some of us have never known anything different. Come July /August I'll be marvelling at how you guys survive in what seems to me to be impossible conditions for man, machinery, and beast.Unbelievable. I honestly can't imagine how you can get anything to work right those temps. It seems like if we get in the 20s nothing works right. Things (especially plastic) break. I'm sure you learn with experience but it's something a lot of us just can't comprehend.
And if you're gonna have a Hermy you should also have a parachute.Besides diesel treatment, A 200amp battery charger and a torpedo heater are on the winter must have list.
But you can't use pure #1 in the south. It burns too hot when we get warm.-12 for #2 #1 up here goes down to -60
I had always heard you could run winter diesel all summer long with no downside other than less btu's in winter fuel. (Less energy content)But you can't use pure #1 in the south. It burns too hot when we get warm.
Sounds good in theory,but in reality anytime the forecast is much below 40 I treat #2 and anytime forecast is below 0 I treat #1-12 for #2 #1 up here goes down to -60
Here #1 is Kerosene. There is a winter blend of #2 but we still treat it when it gets cold.I had always heard you could run winter diesel all summer long with no downside other than less btu's in winter fuel. (Less energy content)