Bowsers, ADR Tanks & Portable Fuel Tanks There are a lot of situations where refuelling of vehicles and equipment can’t be done from a static tank. Wherever petrol or diesel powered equipment has to be away from the main base, for instance on larger farms, construction sites, landscaping and local authority maintenance support – some […]
What exactly is AdBlue® and why does it need a special type of dispenser? It is basically a solution of urea and demineralised water, which works within a diesel vehicle’s catalytic conversion system to reduce toxic exhaust emissions. The reason why it needs specific tanks is because it is corrosive, so most metal dispensing equipment […]
Sometimes a bowser doesn’t have wheels… If you need to move fuel and/or AdBlue® around a site for refuelling; or you need a portable source of water, it is often more convenient to have a tank on the back of your vehicle rather than towing a bowser. There’s a wide range of different versions available […]
AdBlue spillages are an unwanted scenario, and we need to think upfront about whether we are prepared. Although AdBlue is non-toxic, if spilt & not cleaned up immediately, it will crystallise upon drying. Storing a kit to contain a spillage is a low cost, peace of mind, action that we all could take. AdBlue is […]
With increasing pressure and changing regulations around diesel emissions in the EU, motorists and fleet managers are more concerned than ever about how they can lower diesel emissions. Here are 5 easy steps you can take as a motorist or a fleet manager, to reduce vehicle diesel emissions on a daily basis: 1) Don’t accelerate […]
More and more businesses are adopting the use of AdBlue in order to conform with Euro 6 standards. However, as a fairly recent feature of business fleet management, there is a need for greater awareness of AdBlue use and the consequences of not using it properly in vehicles. AdBlue is stored within the vehicle, in […]
Diesel exhaust fluid – more commonly known as AdBlue is used in newer diesel vehicles with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SER) technology, in compliance with Euro 6 regulations. AdBlue aims to decrease harmful exhaust emissions such as Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) and thus decrease environmental pollution. Vehicles requiring AdBlue will display a warning light indicating a low or empty […]
Vehicle fleet owners are being urged to stay up to date with developments surrounding the pending Euro 6 emission standards, which will mean that many vehicles will require more regular topping up with AdBlue. Some Euro 6 compliant vehicles will require a top up every 3000 miles. A failure to top up frequently enough will […]
