Mark42
Fleet Admiral
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- Oct 8, 2003
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As part of putting in a permanent fuel tank in the Capri I check out all kinds of filters. I specifically wanted a water separating filter with a clear bowl so I could SEE if water was collecting in the filter. I was going to go with this 5" tall compact Racor filter like I use on the MFG Niagara, but the darn little filter's price is over $74 now (I paid about $45 3 years ago), so I started shopping around for a suitable substitute.
Racor products are expensive in general, and this is the popular water separating filter they offer, typically retailing at over $90.
A little too much for my wallet.
Then I found this Moeller unit. I have other Moeller Marine products, and they are all first class, so I decided to take a chance and order this one at about $55. It filters down to 10 micron, just like the Racor, has a clear bowl like the Racor (well, Racor's is transparent blue), but replacement filters are less than Racor's.
The filter came today, and I was surprised at how heavy it is. The filter head is a composit plastic (never rust), and the filter cartridge is solid and appears to be coated inside to prevent rust. Some of the cheap $25 spin on filters tend to rust becasue they are bare metal inside. Brass threads for the filter screw on, and the clear site bowl is heavy plastic with a big O ring seal. The drain is also substantial and takes a hose on the drain valve to make draining water easier. It also came with 3/8" npt plugs and hose barbs for 5/16 fuel line. It can also be plumbed with in and out on opposite sides, or in and out on the same side.
It also takes the "universal" spin on filter in a pinch, so you won't be stuck if it cloggs up looking for a proprietary replacement filter.
So if your looking for a water separating filter with a clear water collection bowl and drain, and the economy is shrinking your boating budget, this might be the ticket.
Racor products are expensive in general, and this is the popular water separating filter they offer, typically retailing at over $90.
A little too much for my wallet.
Then I found this Moeller unit. I have other Moeller Marine products, and they are all first class, so I decided to take a chance and order this one at about $55. It filters down to 10 micron, just like the Racor, has a clear bowl like the Racor (well, Racor's is transparent blue), but replacement filters are less than Racor's.
The filter came today, and I was surprised at how heavy it is. The filter head is a composit plastic (never rust), and the filter cartridge is solid and appears to be coated inside to prevent rust. Some of the cheap $25 spin on filters tend to rust becasue they are bare metal inside. Brass threads for the filter screw on, and the clear site bowl is heavy plastic with a big O ring seal. The drain is also substantial and takes a hose on the drain valve to make draining water easier. It also came with 3/8" npt plugs and hose barbs for 5/16 fuel line. It can also be plumbed with in and out on opposite sides, or in and out on the same side.
It also takes the "universal" spin on filter in a pinch, so you won't be stuck if it cloggs up looking for a proprietary replacement filter.
So if your looking for a water separating filter with a clear water collection bowl and drain, and the economy is shrinking your boating budget, this might be the ticket.
