Scrub a Tub - Marine fuel polishing and tank cleaning

Contaminated fuel in a boat is the cause of nearly 90% of engine failure and breakdowns. Keeping your fuel in top condition will make your boating easier and safer. The two biggest ways to ruin a tank of fuel - on a diesel or petrol powered boat - are water contamination and long-term storage.

If you are having problems with your diesel fuel or tanks, Get ScrubaTub to come to your boat anywhere on Sydney harbour or any marina in the greater Sydney region to “polish” your fuel with our filtering machine. We pump the fuel from your boats tank through our filtering machine and back to your tank continuously, this filters out all of the accumulated sludge, diesel bug and 99% of the water which causes problems with your engine.

Diesel contamination
When you keep fuel stored and unused for more than three months, diesel starts separating and a substance akin to crude oil settles to the bottom of the tank. If the diesel is kept for a year or more, it will most likely lose its burning power (with the diesel smelling like “varnish”), and your engines will start to smoke all the time. Diesel that old should be removed from the vessel and the fuel tanks should be cleaned by professionals.

The most common problem is prematurely blocked fuel filters and blocked water separators. In severe cases, the fuel line can become partially or totally blocked. These conditions can lead to unanticipated engine stoppage which can be a serious problem, especially if you are navigating in tight areas or in bad weather. The problem is particularly severe in fuel tanks where the algae mat traps both moisture and acid against the tank surface. If undetected, serious tank damage can result.

If you suspect you have contaminated fuel, or are experiencing some of the following symptoms...

• Water in your fuel / water separator filter
• Sludge or dark globules in your filter bowl
• Engine stalling or running rough
• Blocked filters – or no fuel flow
• Diesel smelling of “varnish” or a smoky exhaust

...call Scrub a Tub’s completely mobile service today and have your fuel cleaned by professionals.

We can also pump out fuel tanks which have been cross-contaminated by putting in the wrong fuel type (petrol/diesel mixture) or contamination by large amounts of water

Marine Environmental Services is a fully insured and EPA compliant business. Scrub a Tub is a purpose built vessel and adheres to all safe environmental procedures. All wastes are carried by EPA licensed contractors ensuring our waterways stay safe and clean. Call today for an assessment of your boat's or workshop environmental needs.