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Offline MarkGU

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Fuel pump test
« on: May 12, 2014, 09:48:10 AM »
Has anyone done the test where say if fuel is advertised at $1:60/Ltr, pump in $1 worth and see if the pump is accurate?
It wouldnt take too long to rack up big profits for the servo's if the pump was out a few cents or so  >:(

Going to try this next time i fuel up.
 
Here is a Face Book link to post pics ( and shame) the servo's who are doing this.

https://www.facebook.com/1LitreCheck
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Re: Fuel pump test
« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2014, 10:00:48 AM »
Like this  ???

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Re: Fuel pump test
« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2014, 10:18:07 AM »
Quote from: gibbo301 on May 12, 2014, 10:00:48 AM
Like this  ???
maybe why servo's dont want mobile phones there. most mobiles have a camera in them nowadays  :-\
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Re: Fuel pump test
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2014, 10:27:49 AM »
That photo above has been doing the rounds for a while.  General consensus is it has been Photoshopped.  Look at the different nines.

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Re: Fuel pump test
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2014, 10:56:16 AM »
Not sure how often it happens BUT pumps are checked for accuracy by some government dept.. can't remember which one
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Re: Fuel pump test
« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2014, 12:12:36 PM »
Did it for Shits and giggles the other day and it was bang on
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Re: Fuel pump test
« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2014, 12:41:36 PM »
Heres one I saw on FB...



Terrible photoshop.
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Re: Fuel pump test
« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2014, 01:30:46 PM »
Quote from: Azz on May 12, 2014, 12:41:36 PM
Heres one I saw on FB...



Terrible photoshop.

Yep, sure is  :D

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Re: Fuel pump test
« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2014, 04:03:14 PM »
Don't need to do only $1
Fill up, divide total $$ by total qty. you will have $ per litre to compare with advertised price.
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Re: Fuel pump test
« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2014, 05:58:53 PM »
Quote from: Fathom on May 12, 2014, 04:03:14 PM
Don't need to do only $1
Fill up, divide total $$ by total qty. you will have $ per litre to compare with advertised price.
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And that my friend is why your the boss!  ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Fuel pump test
« Reply #10 on: May 12, 2014, 06:00:44 PM »

Quote from: oldmate on May 12, 2014, 05:58:53 PM

And that my friend is why your the boss!  ;D ;D ;D ;D

Can you please tell that to the missus.
I have been telling her that for years. And all she does is snigger and walk away. :/
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Re: Fuel pump test
« Reply #11 on: May 12, 2014, 06:01:14 PM »
Probably best
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Re: Fuel pump test
« Reply #12 on: May 12, 2014, 06:08:33 PM »

Quote from: Fathom on May 12, 2014, 06:00:44 PM
Can you please tell that to the missus.
I have been telling her that for years. And all she does is snigger and walk away. :/
what's the old saying?

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Re: Fuel pump test
« Reply #13 on: May 12, 2014, 06:11:10 PM »
The bigger question......is the pump actually delivering the volume displayed??
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Re: Fuel pump test
« Reply #14 on: May 12, 2014, 06:15:51 PM »
^^^ too true.
Although I agree the get checked pretty regularly I believe.
They are already screwing us honestly. I don't think they need to lie about it. :)
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Re: Fuel pump test
« Reply #15 on: May 12, 2014, 06:49:53 PM »
yep i agree geoff, doesnt matter if the numbers on the pump do match, if it only delivers 500ml, per lt shown on display
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Re: Fuel pump test
« Reply #16 on: May 12, 2014, 07:20:16 PM »
That's right, if they wanted to rip us off (more than they already do between the govt and the oil companies) they would just make the pump deliver less!

All fuel pumps (should) have a little sticker on them that says when they were last tested (or when they next have to be tested.. I forget) which is some government agency (if you want specifics I am sure google will tell you)


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Re: Fuel pump test
« Reply #17 on: May 12, 2014, 07:50:27 PM »
Quote from: Vitara_JaycoSwift_Outback on May 12, 2014, 12:12:36 PM
Did it for ****s and giggles the other day and it was bang on

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Re: Fuel pump test
« Reply #18 on: May 12, 2014, 08:12:26 PM »
What has always got me is they test the volume is correct and if there is an error they put a red label on the pump and people continue using it anyway.......
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Re: Fuel pump test
« Reply #19 on: May 12, 2014, 08:16:22 PM »
Quote from: HEM19X on May 12, 2014, 10:56:16 AM
Not sure how often it happens BUT pumps are checked for accuracy by some government dept.. can't remember which one

Maybe in NSW but NOT IN QLD !!

Pumps in WA have a sticker with the date and checkers number on it.

QLD Dept of Weights and Measures used to do it - that department no longer exists. Often in the past they would have a pump blocked off while checking - doesn't happen any more. Food scales in supermarkets were also regularly checked - no more !!

Have had numerous occasions where the 30 litre sub tank in my Patrol has supposedly taken up to 38 litres to fill ! WTF !! How come in WA I can only get up to 31 litres into it but in QLD it takes 38 litres?

I smell a RAT !!
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Re: Fuel pump test
« Reply #20 on: May 12, 2014, 08:40:14 PM »
Let me get my Tin Foil Hat while I read this thread. The conspiracy theorists are all waking up!
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Re: Fuel pump test
« Reply #21 on: May 13, 2014, 06:10:12 PM »

Quote from: Pogasauras on May 12, 2014, 08:40:14 PM
Let me get my Tin Foil Hat while I read this thread. The conspiracy theorists are all waking up!
That is an absurd comment. We all know tin foil is futile  unless used with 6B&S.
Probably just saved your life...
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Re: Fuel pump test
« Reply #22 on: May 13, 2014, 06:20:38 PM »
Quote from: Fathom on May 13, 2014, 06:10:12 PM
That is an absurd comment. We all know tin foil is futile  unless used with 6B&S.
Probably just saved your life...
Your welcome. :)
Thankyou  :cup:
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Re: Fuel pump test
« Reply #23 on: May 13, 2014, 06:31:19 PM »
Yep, 6B&S or that 25mm wide copper earthing strap attached to the tinfoil hat.
More the better, make it look like a  Mullet.
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Re: Fuel pump test
« Reply #24 on: May 14, 2014, 03:29:28 AM »
Quote from: Pogasauras on May 12, 2014, 08:40:14 PM
Let me get my Tin Foil Hat while I read this thread. The conspiracy theorists are all waking up!

Weights and Measures have got this stuff well and truly covered but there's always the odd nutter worried about the weight of the placcy bag when buying fruit and veg that they're not getting their true weight's worth.

As for Big Oil and the servos all in cahoots ripping us off, the conspiracy theorists among us need to explain why these big bad monopolists ever drop their prices in the price cycle. Yeah I know, Big Oil has this wicked sense of humour unlike the three tiers of Gummint  >:D
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