Fuel retail is a code-driven market. The engineering is modest and the compliance is not — what matters is that the assembly is the right approved product for the installation, correctly installed and correctly documented.
Applications and the products that suit them
| Application | Product |
|---|---|
| Dispenser connections | Braided corrugated hose in 316L, short assemblies |
| Submersible pump connections | Braided corrugated hose with armour guard |
| Underground tank connections | Braided corrugated hose in 316L |
| Vapour recovery lines | Braided corrugated hose in 316L |
| Fill point and offloading connections | Braided corrugated hose with whip check |
| DEF / AdBlue transfer | Braided corrugated hose in 316L — urea attacks lesser grades |
| Emergency shut-off connections | Braided corrugated hose to the installation standard |
Specification notes for this sector
- 316L throughout — fuel additives and DEF are harder on steel than the fuel is
- Whip check on any connection made and broken in service
- Tell us the governing installation standard at enquiry. Where the code calls for a listed or approved connector, say so — we will tell you whether we can supply against that listing or whether you need a listed product from elsewhere
What to send with an enquiry
Bore, medium, pressure, temperature, movement and both end connections. The reasoning for each is on how to specify an assembly.
Related technical reading
Media compatibility · Temperature derating · Failure modes · Installation guide