THE WATER ELIMINATOR®
A Simple Solution to a Big Problem.
FREEZING
Water collection at any low point in the system may freeze causing anything from loss of power to a complete shutdown of the fuel supply. Dispersed water can form ice crystals and increase the tendency for fuel to gel.
INJECTOR TIP WEAR
A single drop of water in a hot injector can flash to steam causing erosion and in some cases, exploding the injector tip.
BACTERIA
The presence of water provides oxygen encouraging the formation of bacteria, which promotes the growth of algae that can cause filter blockage, injector fouling and increased tank and fuel line corrosion.
DAMAGED FUEL PUMPS & INJECTOR PUMPS
In a diesel engine fuel lubricates the close tolerance working parts in the pumps. Water displaces the fuel causing “flat spots” that prevent the fuel from lubricating these parts. This causes premature wear-out.
DAMAGED CARBURETORS & PLUGGED JETS
If water is allowed to reach the carburetor it can cause serious problems. Water can prevent the fuel from properly combusting causing your engine to run poorly and reducing its efficiency. If the water content is high enough the engine will not run. Water can also damage the fuel float. In cold weather water in the carburetor or fuel line can freeze bringing the engine to a stop and causing damage to the internal parts. Other water related issues include rust, corrosion and plugged jets.
CORROSION
Burning of fuel causes the formation of oxides of sulfur. These oxides combine with the steam formed from water to make sulfuric acid. Water in the tank can combine with soluble sulfur salts to form corrosive liquids
THE PROBLEM
Water has been a problem for engine operators since the first engine was developed. Caused primarily by condensation in both vehicle and storage tanks and seepage from rain and ground water, the problem has persisted throughout the years. In the winter the problem is more obvious because of freeze-up and jelling. In the summer months the problem can be even more acute, but less obvious. The warm weather can spawn colonies of algae that plug filters causing loss of power. There is also a problem of damage to the fuel pump, injectors and the engine due to the presence of water. Though water is primarily recognized as a problem in diesel fuel, it also adversely affects the function of gasoline, fuel oil, mineral spirits, kerosene and hydraulic fluid. These conditions result in additional expenses for the equipment owner. Often these expenses are very significant, particularly if emergency road calls and down time are a result.
THE SOLUTION
The Water Eliminator was designed as a solution to remove water at the most logical place, in the fuel tank. Removing water at the source affords protection to the entire fuel system. Even the life of the fuel tank will be increased through the reducing of rust and corrosion. The Water Eliminator is simplicity in itself. It consists of a cylindrical cage-type cartridge that is lined with a nylon mesh filter. The cartridge is a container for a small measured amount of dry crystals. The crystal is chemically water specific, which means that it will accept only water molecules into its structure. In the presence of water it can expand to 500 times their bulk. The Water Eliminator can be used as a backup to a water separator or as the only water trap in the applications where an inline filter installation is not possible. The Water Eliminator is your first line of defense against water in the fuel. The Water Eliminator is easy to use; the operator just clips the lanyard to the fuel cap and lowers the unit to the bottom of the tank. The unit must lay flat on the bottom of the tank for best results. The Water Eliminator should be checked each time the equipment is fueled. In fuel cans or bulk storage tanks the Water Eliminator should be checked each time fuel is added. This visual inspection only takes seconds. To check the Water Eliminator hold upright by lanyard. The crystals will swell to fill the cage with encapsulated water. If the cartridge is not full, slowly lower it back into the tank and recheck the next time fuel is added. We recommend The Eliminator be replaced when it is over three-quarters full or every six months. American Transportation Technology maintains an active and stringent quality assurance program. All components are inspected and tested to assure conformation to all drawings and specifications. Each unit is lot sampled and inspected at every stage of manufacture. Each unit is inspected prior to packaging to insure the highest level of quality control prior to delivery to our customers. A leading automotive testing research laboratory tested The Water Eliminator and found that it has no affect on the chemical and physical properties of diesel fuel as defined in the applicable ASTM specifications.
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The Water Eliminator® Line
Storage tanks
ST-S31 / ST-B31
Small Machines
WE1-3.5C
MIDSIZE EQUIPMENT
WE1 / WE1CR / WE2R
LARGE EQUIPMENT
WE12
THE WATER ELIMINATOR®
Removes Water From Gasoline, Diesel, Fuel Oil, Kerosene and Hydraulic Fluid
The Water Eliminator can be used as a backup to a water separator or as the only water trap in the applications where an inline filter installation is not possible. The Water Eliminator is your first line of defense against water in the fuel. The Water Eliminator is easy to use; the operator just clips the lanyard to the fuel cap and lowers the unit to the bottom of the tank. The unit must lay flat on the bottom of the tank. The Water Eliminator should be checked each time the equipment is fueled. In fuel cans or bulk storage tanks the Water Eliminator should be checked each time fuel is added. This visual inspection only takes seconds.
3″ WATER ELIMINATOR
PN: WE1-J.SC-24 3.5” Water Eliminator
For Use In: Boats, ATVs, motorcycles, lawn & garden equipment, personal watercraft, gas cans, snowmobiles, portable generators and other small power equipment.
Requires a 1.25” (3.175 cm) or greater tank opening. Unit must lay flat on the bottom of the tank. Applications where the tank depth is 24″ (60 cm) of greater will require an additional lanyard.
Includes:
(1) Water Eliminator cartridge (1) 24″ (60 cm) lanyard.
7″ WATER ELIMINATOR
PN: WE2R 7” 2 Unit Display PN: WE1CR 7” Single Display PN: WE1 7” Single Bulk
For Use In: Military Applications, Heavy Duty Trucking, Marine, Ag and Farm Equipment, Home Heating Oil Tanks, Construction Equipment, Stationary and Portable Generators, Fuel Transfer Tanks, Fuel Drums, Trash Pumps.
Requires a 1.3” (3.3 cm) or greater tank opening. Unit must lay flat on the bottom of the tank. Applications where the tank depth is 27″ (68.58 cm) of greater will require an additional lanyard.
WE2R Includes: (2) 7″ (17.78 cm) Water Eliminator cartridges & (2) 27″ (68.58 cm) stainless steel lanyards. WE1 and WE1CR Includes: (1) 7″ (17.78 cm) Water Eliminator cartridges & (1) 27″ (68.58 cm) stainless steel lanyards.
12″ WATER ELIMINATOR
PN: WE12 Water Eliminator
Includes: (1) 12″ (30.48 cm) Water Eliminator Cartridge, (2) 1 Meter stainless steel lanyards.
For Use In: Heavy-haul Trucks, Large Construction Equipment, AG & Farm Equipment, Generators, Commercial Marine Applications, Oil Service Equipment, Fuel Storage & Transfer Tanks.
Requires a 1.85” (4.7 cm) or greater tank opening. Works in tank depths of up to 2 meters.
STORAGE TANK WATER ELIMINATOR
PN: ST-S31
For Use In: Above ground and in-ground bulk storage tanks.
Requires a 3.75″ (9.525 cm) or greater tank opening. Note: Badly polluted tanks may require the use of several ST-B31 replacement cartridges.
Includes: (1) 3.5” (8.89 cm) stainless steel cage, (1) ST-B31 Water Eliminator cartridge and all mounting hardware. Works in tank depths up to 16‘ (4.88 meters).
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