Mr Funnel experiences

The reaction might be if you can present them with what was filtered out :O.

I can see the service station attendants problem...... If I was to use a Mr Funnel to fill up our 330lts of fuel capacity I would have to leave a day earlier. mr Fennel is not the fastest thing to use.

We plan were we are going to get fuel hence the big tanks so we can miss the smaller places, but if we had to then we would use it.

G'day Michael,

we have used the Mr Funnel a couple of times in a remote spot or two. The only attendant refueling was at Ilkurkla and there was no issue, the rest self serve. Instead of filling the whole tank via the funnel, I run the first 20 or so litres through the funnel and if this shows no signs of water or other junk, I'm more confident the rest of the fuel would be OK. This has worked for us so far. I agree though that it would be a slow process filling the whole 200 litres. (we have the mid size funnel - not the big double)

Cheers

John

Michael, all the best for the festive season.

I've commented on the Mr Funnel several times before and it is one of the few "don't leave home without" items you should carry into the outback particularly if you intend fuelling from remote locations and in particular drummed fuel. It saved my bacon at Well 23 in 2012 that's for sure.

If you intend using it to pre-screen fuel from outback locations, I'd recommend getting the larger, double drain unit. It will allow you to pump at a pretty solid rate of flow. The small one can do this but you need to get the fuel swirling into a vortex first. It will suck down pretty quickly then.

While all modern day fuel bowsers operate a filter system, the amount of servicing provided can vary. In the cities, they can be checked and cleaned several times a day due to fuel volumes but in other areas, well, maintenance may be a little more 'relaxed'. Another issue is the arrival of fuel into the tanks. We struck it twice last year with tankers about to drop 30K litres of diesel into the underground storage at both Warburton and at Kiwirrkurra. Here your options are to get in first (ask the tanker driver if he'd mind waiting a few minutes - they are usually very considerate that way), or wait several hours and even then, use the funnel to pre-filter.

I've not had anybody complain about us using the funnel while filling outback. Generally the larger funnel will fill as fast as the bowser will pump and it's not as if they are rushed off their feet out there lol.

I have also fitted a second fuel filter and water catchment filter pre the factory filter as an added layer of protection. The last thing I need is a set of very expensive injectors gummed up in the never never.


Cheers Mick

I think you will find that this funnel is only recommended for drum/container refuelling. When using a bowser the water will be emulsified because of the pressure and pass straight through it.

Thank you everyone, a lot if good replies and points of view ! Regards, Michael

Michael I've been using the Mr Funnel product for a long time and found it to have a fantasic results if used correctly. I have been the recipient of contaminated fuel which cost thousands to have fixed. A mate of mind also resently fell the victum to bad fuel on a track from east to west across the middle that also cost $4500 to rectify, both of us run in-line filtration system. It's not until you have had the problem and understand the cost associated to fixing it, you start to realise it's real cheap insurance to have one. I have bought a number of the range and used them across a number of application both marine, 4 x 4 and for domistic use.
I do agree with Olcoolone's comments about putting 330L of fuel through the funnel, but is saying that, that's not the true purpose of the funnel. I use the 45L a minute funnel (two filters) with a 1" PVC pipe and elbow for easy use when we travelling out west and to the top end (cape) to test the quality of fuel we are recieving prior to free poring it into the car. On numerous occasions I have caught bad fuel before depositing into the tank. On these occasions we just put up with the time knowing we will be recieving quality fuel through the funnel. Like another blogger has mentioned, it still should not replace in-line filtration systems you buy, but it is a fantasic first responce tool. The more road blocks you can put in place the better because once it's in your tank your going know where.
I bought mind from Mrfunnelaustralia.com.au The guy was very informative and spoke fairly about the product and it's capabilities if used correctly. He said the biggest problem people have is over filling the funnel which causes head pressure or not matching the right funnel for the right application you are using it for. This is why they have different sizes. Money well spent and a worth while investment for the cost.
I won't travel without it as i have been burnt before. Safe travels

Michael I've been using the Mr Funnel product for a long time and found it to have a fantasic results if used correctly. I have been the recipient of contaminated fuel which cost thousands to have fixed. A mate of mind also resently fell the victum to bad fuel on a track from east to west across the middle that also cost $4500 to rectify, both of us run in-line filtration system. It's not until you have had the problem and understand the cost associated to fixing it, you start to realise it's real cheap insurance to have one. I have bought a number of the range and used them across a number of application both marine, 4 x 4 and for domistic use.
I do agree with Olcoolone's comments about putting 330L of fuel through the funnel, but is saying that, that's not the true purpose of the funnel. I use the 45L a minute funnel (two filters) with a 1" PVC pipe and elbow for easy use when we travelling out west and to the top end (cape) to test the quality of fuel we are recieving prior to free poring it into the car. On numerous occasions I have caught bad fuel before depositing into the tank. On these occasions we just put up with the time knowing we will be recieving quality fuel through the funnel. Like another blogger has mentioned, it still should not replace in-line filtration systems you buy, but it is a fantasic first responce tool. The more road blocks you can put in place the better because once it's in your tank your going know where.
I bought mind from Mrfunnelaustralia.com.au The guy was very informative and spoke fairly about the product and it's capabilities if used correctly. He said the biggest problem people have is over filling the funnel which causes head pressure or not matching the right funnel for the right application you are using it for. This is why they have different sizes. Money well spent and a worth while investment for the cost.
I won't travel without it as i have been burnt before. Safe travels