Rated 4.77922077922/5
based on 77 customer reviews
Product description:
Constructed of durable butyrate plastic, this fuel tester might be the last one you ever buy. Features a removable splash guard and a sturdy metal actuator pin. Fits all popular quick drain valves (including piper) and includes a reversible (slotted/Phillips) screwdriver. Magnified viewing area allows for close inspection of contaminated fuel.
Constructed of durable butyrate plastic, this fuel tester might be the last one you ever buy. Features a removable splash guard and a sturdy metal actuator pin. Fits all popular quick drain valves (including piper) and includes a reversible (slotted/Phillips) screwdriver. Magnified viewing area allows for close inspection of contaminated fuel.
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Recommended Yes
Excellent Fuel Tester
Pros
After purchasing countless fuel testers for the past 25 years, this tester is by far the best in quality. I would recommend it to all pilots.
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Location - Seattle, WA
Date - 1-31-2012
Pilot Rating - ATP
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
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Reviewer - orthodoct
Location - Crossville, TN
Date - 11-18-2011
Pilot Rating - Student
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Excellent quality for the money
Pros
As above
Cons
None
General Comments
Magnifying lens really allows magnified view of contaminants. Sturdy.
Reviewer - Tom Boyd
Location - Valrico, FL
Date - 10-26-2011
Pilot Rating - Student
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Well constructed and quite durable. No more fuel on your hands with the splash guard. The metal actuator pin is long enough to push up the valve for a quick test. The reversable screwdriver is also very handy.
Cons
None. Performs as advertised
General Comments
You won't be disappointed. Good value for the money.
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Recommended Yes
better than my old one
Pros
love the scredriver at the end
Cons
had to call Sporty's 5 times to get them to actually send it to me (they sent the wrong item) customer service seems to be slipping
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Reviewer - Pete Mast
Date - 9-21-2011
Pilot Rating - Private
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Very durable... been using it for 2 years and there's no sign of the plastic getting brittle or any other concerns. The splash guard is also a nice feature, though not always needed.
Cons
The splash guard makes this a little combersome to store... it won't fit in the holders meant for strainers in most flight bags when the guard is on the side.
General Comments
I fly rented/club planes and appreciate knowing I'll have my own tester in my bag and don't have to go hunting in the bagage compartment or seat-back pocket to find the one in the plane, only to find it in pieces.
Date - 9-2-2011
Pilot Rating - Commercial
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Metal rod in the middle is very durable.
Cons
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General Comments
I had the one with the replacement pin before, NEVER AGAIN. It just cracked the wall of the tube because the pin was pushing on it.
The fuel cups on the other hand waste a lot of fuel, and they're not great for quick drain valves that are at an angle.. like on the side of the engine of a Piper Seneca.
Date - 7-11-2011
Pilot Rating - Student
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Easy to use
Cons
Fills very quickly, just need to be focusing on it
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Date - 4-2-2011
Pilot Rating - Student
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
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Date - 3-24-2011
Pilot Rating - Student
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
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Date - 3-23-2011
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Recommended Yes
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Date - 3-8-2011
Pilot Rating - Private
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Nothing new. Good product. Does what it says
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Date - 2-8-2011
Pilot Rating - Student
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
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Date - 1-5-2011
Pilot Rating - Student
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
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Date - 11-19-2010
Pilot Rating - Student
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Useful and pretty much unbreakable.
Cons
None
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Date - 9-17-2010
Pilot Rating - Student
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
IT IS, WHAT IT IS. THE REMOVABLE HANDLE THAT DOUBLES AS A SPILL GAURD IS REALLY NICE BECAUSE IT KEEPS FUEL OFF YOUR HANDS ON THOSE WINDY DAYS.
Cons
NONE
General Comments
THE REALLY GREAT PART WAS THE FACT THAT IT ONLY TOOK TWO DAYS TO GET HERE. THATS WHAT I CALL SERVICE!
Date - 9-1-2010
Pilot Rating - Private
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Metal probe alot more reliable then the plastic which you fine on alot of fuel strainers
Cons
May not hold enough fuel for most planes with out dumbing constantly.
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Date - 8-25-2010
Pilot Rating - Private
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
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Date - 8-24-2010
Pilot Rating - Student
Overall Durability Reliability Value Usability Expected
Recommended Yes
Pros
Nice tester well made and works great. Small enough to stow just about anywhere.
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