Bluey Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Hi all, I came across an article in the pilots notes of the RAAUS magazine of another static induced trike fire while refuelling. It is similar to mine except I wasn't burnt and they used an earth from the outset. Does anyone know anything about it? Bluey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maj Millard Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Can't say I do Bluey, your was an Airborne also wasn't it. Contact the Tech manager when back in the office, he may be able to discuss the report with you.............Cheers Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ozzie Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Get rid of the funnel and use a jiggle syphon hose that has a earth lead fitted to it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluey Posted December 26, 2013 Author Share Posted December 26, 2013 Can't say I do Bluey, your was an Airborne also wasn't it. Contact the Tech manager when back in the office, he may be able to discuss the report with you.............Cheers Ross Yes mine was an airborne too. The issue may be related to the funnel although the funnels are designed to be earthed as well. If you use a nozzle on the drum, it would be wise to have contact between the nozzle and the funnel to reduce the risk of sparking. It's unusual that nobody is aware of this incident as the triking community is pretty tight. Bluey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mc Guyver Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Yes mine was an airborne too. The issue may be related to the funnel although the funnels are designed to be earthed as well. If you use a nozzle on the drum, it would be wise to have contact between the nozzle and the funnel to reduce the risk of sparking.It's unusual that nobody is aware of this incident as the triking community is pretty tight. Bluey. Bluey, my jiggle syphon is always immersed in the fuel in the funnel as well as in the jerry can, so I don't think there is any chance for static to jump across. You are using a spout on the container with a good air gap for spark to jump across! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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