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How does fuel tank rust get thru the petcock filter? 08 May 2019 14:27 #803532

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KZB2 650 wrote: Ed talked me into the Golan after reading about micron sizes........ the slim line filters are mostly rated at 70 micron removal vs the Golan at 10. Rust is rated at 4 to 20 microns, cement dust 3 to100........ dust in the air 3 to 40, the finest sand 60 microns, hair is 70 microns, anything under 40 is too small to see.


Hmm I didn't realize rust was that small, but that's very useful info! It probably just looks bigger than it actually is because it all clumps together in the floatbowls.


That is a pretty nice filter BUT> it costs over 50 bucks on fleabay. I'll stick with my $5.00 filter and a totally clean fuel / tank.

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How does fuel tank rust get thru the petcock filter? 09 May 2019 05:48 #803578

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I've had issues with cheap plastic filters. The pics below were after a few months of use.
I only use Visu filters and inspect them often or the Golan per Ed's advice.
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How does fuel tank rust get thru the petcock filter? 09 May 2019 05:56 #803579

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Those are the cheap knockoffs.
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ThatGPzGuy wrote: I've had issues with cheap plastic filters. The pics below were after a few months of use.
I only use Visu filters and inspect them often or the Golan per Ed's advice.


WOW, there are cheap knockoff's , then there are extra, EXTRA CHEAP knockoff's. Notice the filter element is not sintered bronze, but instead screen. I wouldn't put THAT filter on a lawnmower.
Everyone please be aware of what you are purchasing.
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How does fuel tank rust get thru the petcock filter? 09 May 2019 09:17 #803598

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old_kaw wrote: WOW, there are cheap knockoff's , then there are extra, EXTRA CHEAP knockoff's. Notice the filter element is not sintered bronze, but instead screen. I wouldn't put THAT filter on a lawnmower.
Everyone please be aware of what you are purchasing.


Yep. Lesson learned. Like I said, only genuine Visu filters or Golan since.
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1974 Kawasaki H1
1976 Kawasaki KZ400
1979 Yamaha XS650 cafe'
2001 KZ1000P
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