Aquafighter is your ultimate weapon for cleaning and removing water in diesel marine fuels. The revolutionary design actively captures and removes both free and emulsified water from diesel fuel directly in the tank, and keeps it water-free at all times.
Free and entrained water accumulates in your tank through air condensation, fuel supply, ineffective filtration, leaks, accidents and improper system design. Unfortunately, this provides the ideal conditions for microbial contamination (‘diesel bug’) to grow, leading to significant problems including blocked filters, pump damage, engine failures, tank corrosion and poor fuel efficiency.
What are the benefits?
Water is the enemy of stored fuel, but Aquafighter:
- Delivers long-term & short-term savings on maintenance and capital equipment
- Prevents diesel bug from forming (see the FAQs at the bottom of the page for further info)
- Works directly in the tank (no fuel removal needed)
- Eliminates the need for most additives, minimises the use of biocides
- Non-toxic, safe to handle and safe for the environment
- Reduces filter replacement by around 60%
- Reduces the need for tank cleaning
- Protects tanks from corrosion
- Exceeds EN590 standards – 100% efficient at reducing water to <75ppm
- Stops the domino-effect of water damage from the tank through the fuel system to the engine
How does Aquafighter work?
Aquafighter filters contain a uniquely formulated powder composed mainly of superabsorbent polymer (SAP) which absorbs and locks the water away from the fuel matrix – it can absorb up to 300 times its own weight of water.
A water-indicating dye provides a visual display of water absorption by turning the product red in the presence of water. This gives a clear indication for users inspecting their tank to recognise how ‘full’ the filter is when they need to be replaced. The powder is packaged in a specially designed fabric membrane allowing water to be absorbed whilst keeping the expanded polymer and trapped water secured within the filter ready for removal.
Aquafighter products come in wide range of sizes and shapes to suit tank openings, sizes & configurations – more details in the Specification tab.
