Fuel oil strainers should be made of...

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Fuel oil strainers should be made of __________. copper Brass

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• Fuel system safety requirements for materials in contact with fuel oil • Differences in sparking and corrosion tendencies between copper and brass • USCG/ABS guidance on non-sparking, corrosion‑resistant materials for fuel strainers

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• Think about what properties you want in a material that will hold a mesh or basket through which fuel oil passes under pressure and vibration. • Consider whether pure copper and brass behave the same way when exposed to fuel oil, heat, and possible mechanical impact. • Ask yourself: is there any known restriction on using copper in fuel oil service, or is brass generally preferred/allowed for fittings and strainers?

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• Check which material is more commonly used in fuel fittings and strainers on actual vessels you’ve seen or studied. • Verify which material is less likely to produce sparks or suffer from dezincification or other corrosion problems in hydrocarbon service. • Consider if regulations or standard practice discourage using one of these metals in fuel oil piping or strainers.

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Fuel oil strainers should be made of __________. copper Brass

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Fuel oil strainers should be made of __________. copper Brass

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