Here is an update regarding the switch to Sub-Octane product in September.
Converting your No Lead tank to a No Lead with Ethanol tank.
Please talk to your equipment company regarding converting your straight No Lead tank to a No Lead with Ethanol tank. Below are some guidelines to follow, but it is our advice to contact your equipment company to verify you have the correct system to handle ethanol blended product.
Two main issues come to mind. The first is water in the tank bottoms. This would put you at risk for phase separation. If this occurs vehicle engines may be damaged or not run as well. The second is the ethanol acting as a cleaner or solvent as it goes through the system.
The following steps should be taken in preparation BEFORE E10 is introduced:
• Confirm that all tanks, dispensers, nozzles, hoses, valves, vapor recovery lines, etc. are compatible with ethanol blended product.
• Confirm that no outside water can get into your system. Checking seals, spill drains and fill caps is suggested.
• Run tank to the bottom before the first delivery of ethanol blended product is accepted into tank.
• Check for water in the bottom of the tanks. Remove any water in the tank as much as possible. ¼ of an inch or less is preferable. Using a water finding paste that is compatible with ethanol is suggested. Talk to your equipment company.
• It is suggested that you have extra filters on hand. Ethanol based product will “clean” the tank, lines, etc. Talk to your equipment company.
• Confirm that the proper labeling is on your pumps. If you need different octane stickers and/or ethanol stickers please let your Fauser Representative know.
The following steps should be taken AT THE TIME E10 is received:
• Verify that no water is in the tank.
• Determine the volume of product still in the tank bottom. For blending purposes it is recommended that the new delivery of E10 be 10 times the volume of the product still in the tank.
If you have 150 gallons of No Lead in the tank bottom, then you would want at least 1500 gallons of E10 delivered in (150 x 10 = 1500 gallons of E10)
• Relabel pumps with correct octane stickers and/or ethanol stickers.
• Recheck tanks for water after delivery. If water is detected, you will need to shut down that tank. Call your equipment.
The following steps should be taken AFTER delivery:
• Within 12 hours check the tank again for water for phase separation.
Phase separation has possibly occurred if:
1 – Vehicles are stalling as they pull away 2 - Product is cloudy 3 – Dispensers start running slow
• Check filters and replace if necessary.
• If phase separation happens, shut down the tank and call your equipment company.
If you have any questions, please talk to your equipment company.
We will continue to send updates regarding the Sub-Octane switch.
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