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Beth and Tim own and run Venture Jet Wildlife Expeditions based in Pembrokeshire. Due to the nature of their business and the beautiful and wildlife rich coastline they operate in, they were determined to avoid any risk of spillages when refuelling.
Although refuelling does take a little longer using a Safety Fill nozzle, they believe it is woth the effort.
" We run a jet RIB with a diesel inboard engine (yes, we're introducing Biodiesel!). The engine is very fuel efficient and we're conscious of the need to prevent spillage when fuelling up. The nozzle size we were given doesn't fit our main fuel cans but does fit our auxiliary cans so that's how we tested it. The design is simple but clever and the fuel nozzle is pretty robust, which is important on a working boat. We found the nozzle easy to use and, crucially, it dies what it claims to do. Fuelling up does take longer when using it, which is a factor for working boats, but we think it's worthwhile. We also found it really useful when re-filling the fuel filtration system after a filter change where it is particuarly difficult to avoid spillage."
Rating: 7/10
Name: Beth Swan and Tim Brooke
Occupation: Owners and skippers of Venture Jet Wildlife Expeditions
Reason for test: They were very conscious of our responsibility as a marine business to protect the environment and wildlife which we all enjoy
Desired result: To prevent fuel spillage
Product: Plastic container nozzle
Description: The nozzles feature an Automated Shut Off function, preventing spillage by stopping the flow of fuel when the tank is full. There are different varieties and sizes to fit most fuel cans
How to use: Attach nozzle to fuel can, rest nozzle on tank, push down to pour and it stops automatically
Manufacturer: Safety Fill fuel nozzle
Where to buy: www.safetyfill.com
Was used as per manufacturers instructions when refuelling the rib.
