Is it a problem if a little rainwater gets into the fuel tank?

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StIan
07/29/25 6:37pm
It is not a problem if a little rainwater gets into the fuel tank. The precautions for installing the fuel tank of a generator set are as follows: 1. Pay attention to the storage location of the fuel tank: It should be placed separately in a visible location and maintain an appropriate distance from the diesel generator set. Smoking is strictly prohibited to prevent fires. 2. Pay attention to the height of the fuel level and the fuel pipe end: Ensure the daily supply of fuel. The highest fuel level should not exceed 2.5 meters above the base of the unit. Even when the unit is shut down, fuel should not flow into the diesel engine through the fuel inlet pipe or injection pipe by gravity. The end of the fuel pipe should be positioned higher than the bottom of the fuel tank to prevent sediment and water from being sucked into the pipe. 3. For fuel tanks made by users themselves: They should be made of stainless steel or steel plates, and the interior of the tank should not be painted or galvanized to avoid chemical reactions with diesel, which could reduce the quality, cleanliness, and combustion efficiency of the diesel. Tianjin Generator.
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