Sounds like a good plan, but I might consider plumbing it with tees and
valves so the secondary filter could become primary in case it still clogs
at a bad time.
--
Shawn Wright
shawngwri...@gmail.com
S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35
https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto


On Thu, Feb 4, 2021 at 6:01 AM Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> A year or so back, I removed a generator that was installed in the stern
> locker because it was totally frozen up.  When I did, an old small Racor
> came out with it.  I also already have a small 12 volt fuel pump.
>
> I am thinking about putting in a tee in the fuel line before the primary
> Racor, and plumbing in the small Racor and pump with a connection to an
> unused circuit breaker on my panel.  The output would go back to the tank.
>
> I could use Racors as small as 3 microns, and thus filter out any water or
> contaminants using the pump when at the dock or out sailing (we have plenty
> of solar power) especially when we're out banging through waves and shaking
> up the contents of the tank.
>
> This would serve to ensure the primary Racor doesn't clog.
>
> We haven't had any real problems, though this year I got some water in the
> primary Racor bowl.
>
> Are there any downsides to this?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Bruce Whitmore
> 1994 C&C 37/40+
> "Astralis"
> Madeira Beach, FL
> (847) 404-5092
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