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DIY Fuel polishing System for Dirty Diesel in Indonesia & Exploring Wangiwangi Island

27 January 2025 · 20 min · 15K views · Wangi-Wangi Island, Wakatobi

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The crew of the 38-ft sailboat Triteia, currently anchored at a free marina in Wangi Wangi, Indonesia, utilizes a DIY fuel polishing system to manage poor-quality local diesel.14:20 The system consists of a Racor water separator filter mounted under the cockpit seat, connected to a 12-volt submersible pump.15:36 Because the pump does not fit standard jerry jug openings, the crew transfers fuel from a contaminated jug into a modified, cut-top jerry jug, pumps it through the filter, and collects the cleaned fuel in a separate container.17:06 The setup allows for polishing fuel before it enters the main tank or directly from the jerry jugs.17:14 In Wangi Wangi, the crew reports a clean, progressive village environment with significant infrastructure development, including new floating docks and public lighting.2:29 They also visit the local freshwater swimming cave, Goa Eir Kontamal.1:36

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