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Q. What are microorganisms or bugs?
A. The scientific names for the types of organisms
that live in petroleum products are Cladosporium resinae
and Pseudomonas aeruginosA. The organisms are either
air- or waterborne and contaminate fuel systems by
entering through vents, standing water in sump
bottoms, dissolved "free water" or trash incurred during
transport or delivery. They grow at incredible rates with
some varieties having the ability to double in size every
20 minutes.
Q. What do these bugs do?
A. These slimy bugs live and multiply in the fuel/water
interface. They actually exist in the water and feed off
the hydrocarbons in the fuel. They are referred to as
Hydrocarbon Utilizing Microorganisms, commonly known
as HUM Bugs. As they grow, they form mats that are
dark in color and appear gel-like. Their waste produces
water, sludge, acids and other harmful byproducts.
Microorganisms will also consume rubber gaskets, O-
rings, hoses or tank linings and coatings for their mineral
contents.
Q. How do I know I have bugs?
A. The signs of microbial growth can vary. Some of the
obvious signs are clogged filters, loss of engine power
due to fuel starvation because of plugged lines,
contamination on tank bottoms, fuel with a sulphur smell
and tank access lids with green or brown slimy
formations.
A more definite appraisal may be made with the use
of a microbe detector kit. An easy-to-use test kit is the
HUM-BUG DETECTORŽ KIT, available through the
Hammonds Companies, Inc., the authority in fuel
quality.
Q. Why do I need to control microbes in fuel
systems?
A. A sterile fuel system is one with lower maintenance
costs. That translates to reduced equipment disruptions
or downtime due to fuel systems complications. The
elimination of bugs in both storage and equipment tanks
will also reduce the chances of fuel tank damage due to
corrosion from microorganisms' acid waste products.
Q. Isn't good fuel management and
proper "housekeeping" enough to avoid problems?
A. Keeping petroleum products dry and clean is essential
to any well-maintained storage operation. The
monitoring of water bottoms and removal of trash and
particulate matter is very important. However, the
highest standards of housekeeping will not ensure the
absence of microbial infestations and associated
problems. Microbial spores can exist in a dormant stage
for extended periods of time waiting for trace amounts
of water or improved growing conditions.
Q. What should I do if I find I have a bug
problem?
A. Blend BioborŽ JF into your fuel tank at the
recommended 270 parts per million (ppm) by volume.
Allow the tank to be uninterrupted for at least 24 hours.
Place tank back in operation and monitor filters for
residual buildup. Once BioborŽ JF has done its job of
exterminating the infestation, the remains might appear
as coffee grounds in the bottom of the tank.
Q. Once I have a sterile tank and fuel system,
how can I prevent these problems from happening
again?
A. The use of BioborŽ JF at a rate of 135 ppm is a
preventative measure and will deter any future
infestations. BioborŽ JF Fuel Additive will correct and
prevent microorganism contamination in petroleum
products. Periodic fuel testing with the HUM-BUG
DETECTORŽ KIT will also verify the effectiveness of the
BioborŽ JF additive.
Q. Aren't there other products on the market
that can cure the problem and do other things in
addition?
A. Yes, there are other products on the market, some
that have a list of problems that they claim to cure.
However, when a product is formulated, it can have
many different ingredients designed to do many
different things. When this is done, it is difficult to get
enough of any one ingredient to perform any job well.
BioborŽ JF is specifically designed to do one job and do
it very effectively without being harmful to the user,
the fuel or the environment.
Q. Why is BioborŽ JF so effective?
A. As you may have noted from the product label,
BioborŽ JF is registered with the EPA as a pesticide.
Any additive that has the proper amount of the
effective ingredients with dosages strong enough to
truly "kill" or eliminate a growing organism must have its
contents and label approved and registered by the EPA.
Q. How can I find out more about BioborŽ JF?
Our contact information is listed below!
About Hammonds
Founded in 1982 by Carl Hammonds, The Hammonds
Companies have long been synonymous with a quality
line of fuel additives, fluid powered technology,
fuel treatment products, and hydrostatic testing
equipment for the aviation industry.
Based in Houston, Texas, the combined strengths of
Hammonds Fuel Additives and Hammonds Technical
Services are a mighty industry force. Solidly positioned
as the fuel quality experts from the pipeline to the
flightline, Hammonds stands for innovative engineering
and design.
Company Website: http://www.hammondscos.com
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