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Old 09-02-2007
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Originally Posted by Valiente View Post
Why not add a 5-10 gallon "day tank"? I put in a 12 gallon Tempo tank to replace a 15 gallon Monel, and it's fine, and lighter as a tank.

You can put in a lift pump and a return line from the keel tank and gradually fill the day tank with "polished" and therefore dependable fuel. Then you can fill the keel tank and just transfer as needed. The day tank can be gravity feed in a pinch.
I agree with Val, you will be garenteed good clean fuel and a positive use rate.
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