Biodiesel is one of the most common alternative fuels in use today. Various sources such as agricultural oils (soy, corn, canola, etc.), recycled cooking oil, and animal fats produce biodiesel. Due to biodiesel’s reactive nature, users should consider their seals and materials when choosing a hose reel and plumbing.
If the biodiesel concentration is B5 or less, it has such small affect that it behaves exactly as standard diesel. As a result, there is no need for special considerations.
For biodiesel concentrations of B5 or less, Coxreels® recommends the use of its standard fueling reels (SHF or TSHF). For concentrations above B5, users should employ stainless steel plumbing with Viton seals and non-sparking pawls. In these circumstances, Coxreels recommends the following products: SHF-N-525-BBN, TSHF-N-XXX-BBN, or TSHL-N-635-BBN. In concentrations above B20, Viton seals must be used along with a special hose. The Coxreels product most suitable for this application is the TSHF-N-620-BBN with the Flexwing VersaFuel Hose.
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