JetA1 fuel delivery oop north ?

[nigelh]

Does anyone know who can deliver Jet A1 to Yorkshire in a sensible size lorry rather than huge one ? The last delivery caused a right old mess getting down our lane and then took out my pad lights on the ground !!
My bowser is only 3000 lt but I am thinking of putting a bunded heating oil tank next to it , higher , and then just gravity feed to top it up .
Any ideas ?!! Many thanks

[stringfellow]

How about buying an ex mod small hgv tanker, then driving it a short distance to meet the larger one?? It only need to be a short rigid tanker, it wont need an mot if you only take it a short distance and that way you are in control. I cant imagine you will have any joy getting them to deliver in a small tanker its just not cost effective.

[nomorehelosforme]

Most fuel companies offer the option of a smaller rigid vehicle rather than an articulated lorry, but be prepared to pay a premium for a smaller delivery.

[chopjock]

Or just use kerosene from your local heating oil supplier.

[nomorehelosforme]

Interesting option!

Or just use kerosene from your local heating oil supplier.

No not my option!

[FloaterNorthWest]

Give James Ford a ring at AFS. We get smaller deliveries from him.

[nigelh]

Thank you for the replies . Last time I tried James he didn't have a rigid tanker but I will try again .
Yes I could try a bowser lorry but quite a lot of hassle keeping it in running order especially if I only fill it once or twice a year . I probably only use 10,000 lt a year or so . I really want to get a domestic 7000 lt tank and fill that and my bowser and buy 10,000 lt a time . With a saving of between 20 and 40 pence per litre it's worth having !!
Ps. Yes I am sure heating oil works just as well and I would be happy to use it if my insurance company was happy !!
Pps .... Have you got his tel no or email as nothing on google ... Thanks

[nomorehelosforme]

Please! Heating oil! What next recycled chip pan oil?

[nigelh]

We have been through this before :ugh: Although not "approved" by the manufacturers many people have been using heating oil for many years . I have not heard of any accident occurring due to this or any problems with engines at o/h . My belief , until proved otherwise , is that to all intents and purposes the two products are identical . There are probably more quality checks done on the Jet fuel I imagine , but it would probably have to be way out of line to actually lose power . You can run a turbine on virtually any fuel , incl petrol and 100LL for short periods . ( you may also need some inspection after ) .
Before you all choke on your ovaltine , I do not use it or recommend its use . I just happen to believe it is probably safe !
Ps and yes . Recycled chip oil would almost certainly work as well ..... To get you home ....

[John Eacott]

We have been through this before

Haven't we just!

Jet A1 vs kerosene 28sec (http://www.pprune.org/rotorheads/451605-jet-a1-vs-kerosene-28sec.html) and Need info, dyed kerosene (http://www.pprune.org/rotorheads/409794-need-info-dyed-kerosene.html) are just two of the many threads ;)