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  1. csheath

    Advice on a 50-100 gallon Auxiliary tank for MEP-802A generator

    Unfortunately my supplier only has 5% bio-diesel. I would prefer straight up diesel but I'm not sure if it's available. The nearest station that sells off road diesel has 15%. I read somewhere you can't actually get less than 5% anywhere. Not sure about that unless they don't have to put it on...
  2. csheath

    Advice on a 50-100 gallon Auxiliary tank for MEP-802A generator

    My drums are metal and I have them sitting straight up on some patio pavers. These were once used oil drums so they were like new with some motor oil residue in them. I painted them to blend with the sand color of my generator. Condensation is a real problem so I intend to keep check for it...
  3. csheath

    Advice on a 50-100 gallon Auxiliary tank for MEP-802A generator

    I use two 55 gallon drums. I have a small diesel tractor and a 15,000 lb backhoe so I plan to use the fuel from the drums in those and replenish the drums as needed. The only problem is you always have one tank or drum that isn't full. Just as I periodically exercise and test my generator I...
  4. csheath

    Advice on a 50-100 gallon Auxiliary tank for MEP-802A generator

    Seems like this would require some further investigation. I see no check valve or float valve in the fuel line on the auxiliary fuel system. Most fuel pumps will allow free flow through them unless they have a spring loaded check valve inside. I would hope they thought this out and put a spring...
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