How long do Racor filters last?

How do you know when it’s time to change a Racor fuel filter? As a guideline, change a fuel filter element every 500 hours, 10,000 miles, every other oil change, annually, or at first indication of power loss, whichever occurs first.

What Racor filter do I need?

Racor recommends that a 2-micron filter only be used in final or secondary filters where the fuel is first filtered by a primary filter. Further, the company says a 30-micron filter should be used as a primary to filter raw or poor-quality fuel before it is further filtered by finer media, such as a 10- or 2-micron.

Where are Racor filters made?

1996 In addition to the world class manufacturing facility in Modesto, Racor opens locations in Oklahoma, South Carolina, Brazil, Korea and South Africa.

Which is finer 10 micron or 30 micron?

Filters with a larger micron rating allow larger particles through the system. Usually, a 10-micron filter is used for unleaded gasoline, and a 30-micron filter is used for diesel fuel. A 30-micron filter used in an unleaded dispenser unit can allow unwanted particles to pass through to the customer’s vehicle.

How do Racor filters work?

The Racor’s design creates a centrifugal effect by guiding the fuel into an accelerated circular flow pattern. The simplicity of no moving parts results in a more reliable device. On most marine filters, the clear plastic base is surrounded by a metal bowl.

What kind of fuel primer pump does a racor 1000 use?

Available in 12 volt (RKP1912) and 24 volt (RKP1924). Turbine Series Fuel Primer Pump Kits can be retrofitted to Racor 1000 or 900 Turbine Series fuel filters already in service. Turbine Series Primer Pumps are designed to offer improved ease of maintenance.

Are there any replacement parts available for the racor turbine series?

Racor offers a wide range of replacement kits and parts for Turbine Series filter manifolds and housings. FAILURE OR IMPROPER SELECTION OR IMPROPER USE OF THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN OR RELATED ITEMS CAN CAUSE DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Does the primer pump kit work with racor duplex systems?

The Primer Pump Kit works on Racor duplex and triplex systems also. This will allow one Racor primer pump to prime the other filter or filters in a manifold system such as a 751000MAX for example. Rugged Roller Cell Pump 100 Micron Pre-Screen