| 摘要 |
<p>A spin-on fuel water separator (10) having a filter element (14) attached within an electrically grounded housing (18), means (29) are provided for supplying an electrical potential to the filter element (14) and the filter element (14) is electrically insulated from the housing (18). Separated water (68) is stored within the housing (18), and when separated water (68) accumulates within the housing (18) so as to contact the filter element (14), a current flow through the filter element (14), the reservoir (38) and the housing (18) is indicated. An optional embodiment includes a means for detecting (70) and indicating (100) a restricted filter element (14).</p> |
