Question & answer
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Can the system
be applied to fluids other than oil?
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The machines with which I work
all have different size plugs. Can the fluids be drained using one
uniform system?
- Each type of engine that uses oil or another lubricant has its
own size factory sump plug. Even within one machine, the factory
plugs may be of different sizes.
The factory plugs can be replaced by a FEMCO®
drain system. Please contact FEMCO®
Draintechnology b.v. to determine the exact size required.
It is possible that common FEMCO®
drainer can be used for all sizes.
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How can I easily take an oil
sample to inspect the quality of the oil?
- After a while the engine oil becomes dirty. Especially when
working with machines where the quality of the oil is important,
it is essential to test this quality. This is often a difficult
chore, causing oil or other lubricants to spill over the floor
or into the machine.
An oil sample can easily be taken using the FEMCO®
sampler.
Request our accessories brochure.
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The drain plug is in an inaccessible
place. What can we do?
- Occasionally the sump plug is located on the side of the sump.
The FEMCO right angled drain extension, used together with a FEMCO®
plug, enables fluids to be easily drained from inaccessible places.
A special adapting pipe can be supplied with a FEMCO®
plug. Request our accessories brochure.
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Is there a way to collect metal
particles that are suspended in the oil?
- After a while in certain machines little metal particles from
the pipes can become loose and float in the oil.
These particles can contribute to the pipes becoming blocked.
It is important to ensure that these metal particles are regularly
removed in order to prevent damage.
Metal particles can easily be collected using a bar magnet in
a FEMCO® plug. These have
been especially designed for this situation. Request our accessories brochure.
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During the winter my diesel
engine often has problems with condensation forming at the bottom
of the fuel tank. Is it possible to remove this water without draining
the oil?
- Condensation can form in the fuel tank in machines that are
outside in cold areas. The weight of this condensation water causes
it to sink to the bottom of the fuel tank.
It is important to regularly remove this water to prevent damage
to the engine.
The FEMCO® DRAIN PLUG SYSTEM
can be used to remove this water.
The water can be drained from the fuel tank, without losing any
diesel fuel by phasing the opening and closing to accurately determine
the amount of fluid to be drained.
More information about this topic is on the page 'applications'.
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Why can you change oil more
quickly using a FEMCO® DRAIN SYSTEM than using a different
system?
- Engines coming from the factory are usually fitted with a factory
plug.
All FEMCO® -DRAIN PLUG SYSTEMS
have a "full-bore" fitting which guarantees maximum
possible speed. For more information please refer to page 'solution'.
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I work with engines high above
the ground. During oil changes, the dust cap often falls to the ground.
This is inconvenient and time consuming. Are there any alternatives?
- For some machines the sump is fairly high above the work floor.
Steps or scaffolding are required if the oil in these machines
is to be changed. The dust caps are often lost.
On request, the standard dust cap can be fitted with a chain attaching
it to the plug.
This prevents the dust cap from getting lost.
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The sump is deep inside the
engine. I can not get to the plug to drain the oil.
- In some machines the sump is mounted very deeply. To change
the sump oil in this kind of machine, you need a FEMCO®
extension drainer. This can be supplied as an accessory.
Request our accessories brochure.
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How do I determine
which FEMCO®-DRAIN PLUG SYSTEM is suitable for my situation?
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Femco® Draintechnology b.v. | Prinsenlandsepad 2 |
3066 VT Rotterdam NL | Tel:+31(0)10-2021002
| Fax:+31(0)10-2021001 |
Femco® products
are patented or have patent-pending | ISO-9001
certificate | info@femco.nl
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Medical
Question & Answer
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can we be found?
Report CONCAWE - Avoid lengthy, excessive or repeated
contact with engine oil!
Lengthy or repeated contact with mineral oil removes the natural
fats from the skin and can lead to dry skin, irritation and infections.
In addition, waste oil contains harmful pollutants and laboratory
tests have shown that waste oil can cause skin cancer in mice.
A number of mice suffered from skin cancer after repeated contact
with waste oil, which was not then cleaned off the skin. (Report
Health & Safety Executive (Employment Medical Advisory Service))
Skin cancer can be caused by lengthy or repeated contact with various
types of oil. Skin cancer caused by oil is rare, and can be cured
if treatment is started early enough.
Protect your skin! (Report CONCA WE)
- Avoid lengthy, excessive or repeated contact of the skin with
waste oil.
- Apply a protective cream to your skin before coming in contact
with waste oil.
- Immediately remove any traces of engine oil that are on the
skin.
- Wash with excess water and soap.
- Use a nail brush.
- Clean your hands with special cleaning agents.
- Do not use petrol, diesel, domestic fuel oil, thinners or
other solvents.
- Avoid skin contact with clothes contaminated with oil (overall).
- Do not keep oil soaked cloths in your pockets.
- Regularly wash your clothes.
- Throw shoes away if they become soaked in oil.
What to do with waste oil:
- Collect and clear away any waste oil ( think about any legal
requirements ).
- Do not pour waste oil onto the ground, down water pipes or in
the sewers.
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