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For Fuel Sampling Bottles

  • Are the bottles sterile?

    Yes, the twin necked 1 litre sampling bottles have been irradiation sterilised to ensure their sterility.

  • Why do I need a 1 litre sample?

    1 litre of sample is recommended when taking aircraft fuel tank drain samples (as recommended by IATA) to facilitate the recovery of free water. Only a very small amount of sample is actually required for testing.

  • What is the capacity of the Fuel Sampling Bottles?

    Each Fuel Sampling Bottle has a capacity of 1 litre. 1 litre is the IATA recommended sample volume to facilitate the recovery of any free water in aircraft fuel tank drain samples.

  • What is the twin-neck design, and how does it work?

    The fuel sampling bottle comprises of two chambers. A 1 litre fuel chamber and a smaller chamber that is fed by a tube from the bottom of the 1 litre chamber. Any water that is present in the fuel sample taken will settle to the bottom of the bottle.

    It is recommended that if water is found it should be tested in addition to the normal fuel sample. By closing the 1 litre chamber cap and loosening the smaller chamber cap, pressing the 1 litre chamber walls will force any water phase from the bottom of the fuel to the top smaller chamber. This allows easy access to the water for separate analysis.

  • Are the Fuel Sampling Bottles resistant to fuels and oils?

    Yes, the Fuel Sampling Bottles are resistant to fuels and oils, preventing leaks during the sampling process and ensuring reliability.

  • What types of samples are the Fuel Sampling Bottles suitable for?

    The bottles are suitable for a diverse range of samples, including fuel, oil, and water.

  • What's the shelf life of the Fuel Sampling Bottles

    We ensure that Fuel Sampling Bottles are supplied with at least 1 year of remaining shelf life. The shelf life relates to the sterility of the bottles before use, not their integrity post-use.