Plastic Fuel Filters

[CatMan1]

I had posted earlier that I have gunk in my gas tank. I'm trying to decided if I want to remove the tank and have it professionally cleaned or try to clean it out on the car. I was thinking that maybe I could remove the sediment bowl screen and put a clear plastic filter in temporary to catch everything and see how bad it is. I don't really like this idea, but it's a thought. Are they a fire hazard? Will they cut down on fuel flow? Anyone else use one?