Quick test for fuel

ForestGrump · Mar 2, 2017

One of the ASTM tests that is used pretty much for all clear fuels is to take a fuel sample in a one quart masonry jar. Let it settle and then twirl/swish the jar. Look at the bottom center for any water or sediments swirling.

Rustyiron · Mar 2, 2017

Quart jar, twirl & swish, look for sediment.......... sort of reminds me of our old home brew distillery days:laughing:

ForestGrump · Mar 3, 2017

Similar, it's pretty much how a simple test for all clear fuels in the lab. One of many tests. One that was so important that the ZDCSS inspectors always wanted to witness it. Great test for contamination.

MossRoad · Mar 3, 2017

We had to do that daily from the sumps on our jet fuel and av gas trucks at the airport.

stuckmotor · Mar 3, 2017

Rustyiron said:
Quart jar, twirl & swish, look for sediment.......... sort of reminds me of our old home brew distillery days:laughing:

I think I saw Popcorn Sutton do that test on TV.

CADplans · Mar 3, 2017

stuckmotor said:
I think I saw Popcorn Sutton do that test on TV.

He was counting the bubbles on the TOP,, not concerned what was on the bottom,,,

DJ54 · Mar 3, 2017

Years ago when they used to stick the 10,000 underground fuel tanks at work, they had a paste they put on the stick that would show water in the bottom tank, by changing color. After reaching a certain level, they would bring in a company, to pump the water out.

MossRoad · Mar 3, 2017

Yep. Its called water finding paste. We had to coat the dipstick end with it and record how many inches turned purple or green (I can't remember) every day at the fuel farm.