Ian, those bladders look very similar but not exactly the same as some I imported from China last year. They worked out about $125 but the postage was a major part of that.
The Chinese manufacturer was supplying NATO forces and they met all safety requirements including drop tests, pressure and heat with flame, also anti static. They work very well and fold or roll up. The problem is that legally they can't be filled at a service station because they have not been tested to Australian standard AS2906 and therefore don't have that stamped on them. Have never been challanged filling yet and there is less likelyhood of static compared to a metal jerrycan. They are suitable for avgas, mogas including ethanol, diesel but not recomended for jet A1. Could have sold 15 or 20 last time I was at Birdsville. Places like Leigh Creek and Nhill are not replacing their avgas tanks when the fail. What happened at Waikerie ? John Callahan. ----- Original Message ----- From: Ian Mc Phee To: Rob Thompson ; STO Airworthiness ; Nigel Baker ; DOG LIST Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 6:11 PM Subject: Re: [DOG mailing list] fuel bladder http://www.liquidcontainment.com.au/ecommerce.php?ecompage=viewdetails&stockcode=LC20_4x4 Looks like rob, nigel and John V are interested - will see if I can get a better price for buy 5 as we may get 2 here - says $110 but he quoted me $110+GST for 20 lit bladder I can say a few aviation fuel places are closing down and some places want to sell you 200lit and fuel call outs are either $10 or $20 so it means you could top up with Auto fuel now and then. I gather NSW are discontinuing 91 and single service stations will replace with 95 while places with 2 tanks have to stock 95E10 and 95 (mid premium ULP) It sure beats a farmers drums I can assure you. In the good old days when i would go touring in the PIK E with a few 5 lit wine bladder with 125ml of TTS oil and fill them up. I would only use them once (or twice) but do not like my chances of doing that these days at a service station. Jabiru have on web site a good article on fuels for aviation use and do say 95E10 is OK for there aircraft subject to certain conditions. Personally I would not want it staying in my tank but would seem if you run it thru engine quickly it would be OK Ian M On 6 July 2010 16:49, Rob Thompson <[email protected]> wrote: I'm assuming they will fold up and fit in the back in a small space...If so count us in as well. Rob PO Box 129, Lawson, NSW, 2783. mobile 0429 493828 ............................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Nigel Baker <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Tue, 6 July, 2010 12:38:07 PM Subject: Re: [DOG mailing list] fuel bladder Count me in as well. For all those who get bored working on the real mcoy or can't get away to the airfeild, here is an alternative. http://www.hobby-lobby.com/superdimona.htm Nige. ----- Original Message ----- From: Ian Mc Phee To: DOG LIST Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 10:26 PM Subject: [DOG mailing list] fuel bladder I have located 20lit fuel bladders as used in surf rescue rubber duckies for $121. Just wondering if others are interested and if so may see if I can get a discount. Ian McPhee
