The Official Work Pictures Thread

[davidwyby]

Algae is a humid climate thing

Here the diesel evaps and leaves green goo that plugs everything up.

 

[cory]

I think the green goo is algae or at least the result of it

 

[Nutball]

It might be the diesel dye.

 

[Kaveman]

What about blue diesel? Is that even a thing anymore? Dad used to call it "fleet fuel". If I recall, it was commercial use only, kinda like the pink stuff is off highway only.

 

[pete mctree]

We get diesel bug quite often these days. We have to treat every delivery with an additive, or we would be in trouble within weeks. A couple of inline fuel filters in the glove box can be a lifesaver

 

[davidwyby]

I think the green goo is algae or at least the result of it

Nope. No solid matter. Dissolves with solvent. Tarry. The desert with CA fuel is different…

 

[Cobleskill]

Our summers can be quite humid being up close to the Great Lakes. Diesel keeps well here. Maybe they put and additive in it. Seems doubtful.

Since I put a spin on filter on my tank pump years ago I have not had to change a fuel filter since. The spin on lasted many years and a few thousand gallons. I should probably change it more often. I drained my storage tanks years ago thinking there must be some water on the bottom. Nope. Seemed odd to me. Drained some off the tractor tanks too. Nothing there either.

 

[Nutball]

I've never had a problem. I didn't know diesel algae was a thing. I have noticed it goes from a greenish to a yellowish as it ages. I haven't had problems with red diesel sitting for years either, just battery problems.

 

[SeanKroll]

Phase 1...Home orchard restoration after a handful of years without pruning.

One apple tree in the back has gone feral.

 

[Maximalist]

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Today I managed to prune 4 trees. We call it working in difficult urban environments.

 

[cory]

Why do hit some harder/harsher than others? Do trees ever die from that treatment?

 

[Maximalist]

I'm working according to the plan. If the plan specifies a short crop, I do so. If the pruning is less rigid (N4), then I stick to it. You've probably never dealt with poplars and willows. I pruned these 4 trees more than 20 years ago in the shape of a column. As you can see, these trees are in great shape. I have a light hand!) I have not seen a single tree that has died after my work. Max light hand!)