Better buy now for BBQs 2022. 😀That is great news our BQ had some gas bottles in stock they had not run out
Better buy now for BBQs 2022. 😀That is great news our BQ had some gas bottles in stock they had not run out
Hi Parksy i am pleased you have top up the car and having some sightseeing that what a holiday is enjoyWe're away on the edge of the Staffordshire moorland and the Peak District, miles from anywhere.
I'd got just under ¾ of a tank of diesel left which would get the caravan back in storage and us back home.
The trouble was that we were reluctant to drive to the local market towns because I didn't want to run short of fuel when towing home.
We went into Leek earlier today, and on the way in there was an Esso garage with no queues, so I topped up.
There is no fuel shortage here and the recent panic buying seems to be over now.
We had a little sightseeing tour after filling up, we're on holiday after all. 😁
I think it was to ensure all the petrol station tanks were emptied so that E10 could be brought in more rapidly.The horrible cynic that dwells deep within makes me wonder if this 'shortage' was manufactured to shift old stocks of petrol that fuel providers accumulated during the pandemic lockdown when nobody was driving or buying fuel 🤔
What’s this Ade, self applause? 👍👍👍👍As someone who's had a short break from lorry driving and now re-trained(eyesight test,medical,35 hours of CPC training),soon to be back on the road,I couldnt agree with you more Dustydog.
I suspect you have hit the nail on the head. Doesn't fuel have a limited life span? I can remember when flying around Southern Africa to bush strips, before topping up from 44 gallon drums the pilot would check the fuel first. If it was "off" the contents of the drum were disposed.The horrible cynic that dwells deep within makes me wonder if this 'shortage' was manufactured to shift old stocks of petrol that fuel providers accumulated during the pandemic lockdown when nobody was driving or buying fuel 🤔
Diesel Bug bacteria . Todays diesel contains 7% Biodiesel good for the environment but not if you want to store it, clogs the fuel system with gunge.Ships dieso would throw a fine silt if kept in shoreside storage too long. That was caused when refining methods changed and the ramifications were known about. The silt could lead to clogged fuel supply filters especially rough weather. But the fuel in storage tanks ashore could be recovered by filtering it clean again.
What I was posting about was a result of differences in the refining process that caused the deiso to ‘cloud” after a time. The problem you refer to was caused by cladosporium resinae, a fungus that grows in the interface between fuel and water. It will clog the systems and lead to shut downs particularly in rough weather. A number of offshore patrol ships were built based on a commercial fishing design. As a cost saving fuel centrifuges we’re left out. The net result was the ships fuel particulate filters clogged. Outcome….. lack of propulsion.Diesel Bug bacteria . Todays diesel contains 7% Biodiesel good for the environment but not if you want to store it, clogs the fuel system with gunge.
I'm a member of a Waterways Society and our dredger, was completely useless when it had to stand for a while.
Had to strip the fuel system from the tank through to the injectors to get it running. We have an addictive in now but how long does that last, not that friendly to the environment.
I topped up at the same Esso in Leek this morning, a bit pricey but no restriction on amount - should see us through for a few daysWe're away on the edge of the Staffordshire moorland and the Peak District, miles from anywhere.
I'd got just under ¾ of a tank of diesel left which would get the caravan back in storage and us back home.
The trouble was that we were reluctant to drive to the local market towns because I didn't want to run short of fuel when towing home.
We went into Leek earlier today, and on the way in there was an Esso garage with no queues, so I topped up.
There is no fuel shortage here and the recent panic buying seems to be over now.
We had a little sightseeing tour after filling up, we're on holiday after all. 😁
Totally agree. Very very underrated.At the risk of being banned….
Yes . We all clapped for the NHS staff👏👏👏👍
Meanwhile there were a group who put food on our tables, delivered our goods , kept the supermarket shelves full.
The proverbial hits the fan and all of a sudden last week or so we have a problem..
A lot of these HGV drivers , live away from home “tramping “. No fun.No regular home showers toilets food etc. Maybe it’s time the populous recognised the hard work, inconvenient long hours our truckers put in to keep us mere mortals happy👏👏👏👏👏
I hope you are soon back on the roadAs someone who's had a short break from lorry driving and now re-trained(eyesight test,medical,35 hours of CPC training),soon to be back on the road,I couldnt agree with you more Dustydog.
Thanks OC thanks for your advice. will certainly look to follow, Funds allowing.What I was posting about was a result of differences in the refining process that caused the deiso to ‘cloud” after a time. The problem you refer to was caused by cladosporium resinae, a fungus that grows in the interface between fuel and water. It will clog the systems and lead to shut downs particularly in rough weather. A number of offshore patrol ships were built based on a commercial fishing design. As a cost saving fuel centrifuges we’re left out. The net result was the ships fuel particulate filters clogged. Outcome….. lack of propulsion.
You could fit the dredger with a centrifuge, coalescer filter then on engine filter. Save the need for dosing etc.
otherclive you might be right then i have some inBetter buy now for BBQs 2022. 😀
Good luck with finding a job. Probably a good time to recover as employers will be happier now to accept some disability. Hope it all works out.Otherclive.....
I'm a bit restricted as to what I can do after having a full knee replacement.
Approx.80% full movement,can't kneel on it and getting on a bit.lol.
I think my best bet is on a 4/6 wheeler rigid with tail lift delivering chilled/frozen goods to stores.
Had lots of experience with this and its mostly in cages or on pallets plus the exercise whilst unloading keeps the blood flowing in the knee joint.
Oh......and the money🤭
I hope you find the job that is suitable for your requirements and money is great good luck.Otherclive.....
I'm a bit restricted as to what I can do after having a full knee replacement.
Approx.80% full movement,can't kneel on it and getting on a bit.lol.
I think my best bet is on a 4/6 wheeler rigid with tail lift delivering chilled/frozen goods to stores.
Had lots of experience with this and its mostly in cages or on pallets plus the exercise whilst unloading keeps the blood flowing in the knee joint.
Oh......and the money🤭