Inline Fuel Conditioner

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I was at the boat show and there was a display for diesel-tex they had a inline fuel conditioner that works off magnetic cyclonifications. The salesman tole me that if I was not satisfied he would return my money. It looked like a small cylinder that you tapped into your fuel syste before your water fuel seperator. I would have to buy one for each engine so it would run me about 500 bucks. Does anyone have any input and do you think it is worth it?

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The Algae X units have been standard on CC the past few years and I think they were an option before that. I have them on my boat but who knows if they do anything.

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Does it do the same thing?

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Just looked up there website and they do the samething.

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Algae X units are magnetic so I would assume that they are the same as far as how they work. I have no idea if one is better than the other.

[CClassic28]

Check out www.Boatdiesel.com & listen to what Tony Athens has to say in detail about these different fuel condioners, additives & filters. Basically, he states that multi stage filtration is the best way, no magnetic, cyclonic, chemical filtering or additives needed. Just basic fitration down to 2 mics before your last chance on engine filter. (he does this with Fleetguard spin on filters) That man knows his stuff!!

Chris

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Maybe I will ad another raycor.

[CC28_NJ]

MultiStage, the way top go

I went with Tony Athens Multistage fuel filters on my 250's and couldn't be happier. Easy to install and very easy to change. I believe CAPTB has the same setup. In my opinion way better than the racors. I gave them away. I also ordered vacuum guages for piece of mind.

[stanley111]

please provide some more info on your setup . where you bought your parts , cost and how many additional filters ect . i have the same cummins 250's and was think about doing the same thing . thanks - stan

[Capt B]

Chris was right - I also put Tony's multi stage filters on my 4 BTAs - I"ll have to look up what I paid, but if you call Tony, he'll give you the price over the phone. Never had a problem with them, and they are much easier to change than the Racor's.

[CC28_NJ]

Stanley111

This is what Brad from Seaboard Marine (Tony Athens Co.) Sent me a while back about the filters.

"Complete Multi-Stage Unit (Universal HD double filter head, FS1000 & FF5013, and a spare primary FF5013 bulk separator)" -- This is the setup I have

"If you prefer a "clear bowl", we use the FS 1015 ("Stratapore" upgrade) for the secondary separator/polisher" ......

This is what he recommended if you want to keep your racor

"FS1218 super HD primary bulk separator kit w/ (1) spare filter.

This is the perfect kit to install in front of your Racor if you have “Racor-itis”
and want to lower your fuel filter maintenance by many times, and add superior protection to your system."


If you would like I could foward you the entire email he sent me with pics and stuff. I try to keep all that stuff. But I would definilty call them they are great to deal with and ship the stuff right out. They even overnighted me a few parts that I got the next day, from Cal. to NJ thats pretty good


Nick

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In Line !!!!!!!!!

We have this on our new C.C. 25, When we had a problom with the fuel pump I took it apart to sea what was in side & or was it pluged up .. There is a small magnet that runs with the fuel flow, it will pick up any metal it the fuel !! This is all that I can see that it will do ????? Mac has been adding them on that new boats !!!! Just keep the fuel clean & change the filters , We have the seapar 30 m + the yanmar filter , I SEA NO WAY ANYTHING CAN GET IN TO THE FUEL SYSTEM WITH THIS SET UP !!!!
But you never know !!!!!!!!!