Fitted heated fuelcat for SVO

[andycook]

Fitted my heated fuelcat yesterday (thanks Philip!).
Straightforward to fit (see pics), just needed a few jubilee clips and T-pieces from Partco.
Have fitted it in conjunction with in-line standyne fuel heater (internal 10 degC thermostat switch) - heater off at 10 degC and heated fuel filter unit (controlled by a 40 degC thermostat switch attached to heated fuelcat, heater off when fuelcat exterior hits 40degC).

overriding the electric heaters at the moment with dash mounted on/off switch as not running on any SVO at moment.
So when I finally get registered with C&E, probably at higher rate... The SVO mixture will be warmed and and thinned a little.

Will give updates of how heated fuel cat effects fuel economy etc

[FlySurfer - Edy.]

Please do let us know...

[xhangar18]

I have spoke to Philip about his fuel cat. Looks like the same thing that is on Ebay. Please advise as I am also in need of some sort of fuel heat. ie: worth the money.

[andycook]

Only had it fitted for a fews days. Been running 50:50 veg/diesel.
the unit seems to get hot from coolant quickly, and my 40 degC thermotat switch controlling elec heater cuts out after 5-7mins when the outside of unit gets to 40 degC.

NB. the heated Fuel cats aren't just heat-exchangers, then also contain a catalyst system - which allegedly can improve fuel economy by
8-16%. Also said to have a whole host of other benefits, by improving combustion of fuel.
the catalyst only systems cost 60-80quid alone

I havent even run a tank of fuel through it yet, so cannot comment on impovement in efficiency!

the ones on ebay are probably heat-exchangers only and no catalyst.

[sumo]

Ive been running my heated fuel-cat for a couple of months and I'm getting about an xtra 20ks per tankfull. (I havent done any precise recordings cos I forgot to do the maths befor I fitted it but I am visiting the petrol station a lot less) and the old girl seems to perform better. I got mine from TonyN and Linda as well.

[firefly]

how long do they take to fit and could a complete numpty like myself fit one and last does it mean you can run on a higher mix in the winter cheers Dave...

[xhangar18]

Seem to be alot of people offering these heated fuel catalyst. Which is the best quality and price? Where can I find these products? Who is the elusive Tony D? I am very interested in purchasing one of these so if you are out there feel free to email on "xhangar18@btinternet.com. Thanx again everyone on all the support given on this forum. Hey does anybody organise off road outings?

[dirtydog]

Seem to be alot of people offering these heated fuel catalyst. Which is the best quality and price? Where can I find these products? Who is the elusive Tony D? I am very interested in purchasing one of these so if you are out there feel free to email on "xhangar18@btinternet.com. Thanx again everyone on all the support given on this forum. Hey does anybody organise off road outings?

Look out for a guy on here called Phillip who owns fuelcat.
Also look in the offroading centres and greenlaning forum sections for up and coming meets.

[sumo]

how long do they take to fit and could a complete numpty like myself fit one and last does it mean you can run on a higher mix in the winter cheers Dave...

It takes about 20 mins to fit and is easy,mind you it took me,pops,vagrant (Rick),jotto,Koi,Roger (Gamedawn) and Mark about 1 1/2 hours to decide how and where to put it,when we was at the 4x4 show mind you it could have had somthing to do with the beer but I doubt it (much)
I got mine from Tony & linda at www.4x4toys.co.uk