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Aspen@AAOIL

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  1. Hi Sam, If you have a fleet of well maintained machines, you should have no issues in switching to Aspen fuel for the trial and switching back to pump fuel at the end should you so wish. As part of the trial, we will discuss any possible issues with the company involved beforehand and also be available to discuss any issues that might occur during the trial in conjunction with their local stockist/repair shop. Fully understand your concern but the chances of a machine not running correctly after switching to alkylate fuel from pump fuel is so low that it shouldn't be a concern for any business looking to take part in the trial.
  2. We have considered this and have put filtering processes in place to try to minimise people trying to take advantage. It is unlikely that any business who is currently using Aspen fuel is also going to be the type of business to want to take advantage of our offer. At the end of the day, if it does become a problem, the promotion will have to stop which will be a shame. only time will tell but I do think there are more good people in this industry then bad and scamming the trial isn't exactly a means to get rich quick...
  3. Whilst we generally recommend that people should stick to one type of fuel and not swap between the 2, there should never be any issues swapping back to regular fuel after using Aspen as alkylate fuel will not harm the seals or rubber parts in the same way as regular unleaded will. if a machine runs badly on alkylate after running pump fuel, its generally a sign that a rubber component or a gasket has failed within the carburettor. Switching back to pump fuel will cause these parts to swell again and the machines will continue to run but it should be seen as a sign that those parts are close to failing anyway. This is part of the reason why we recommend that a business should trial Aspen for 3 months as it will give them time to have any machines sorted that do play up. It should be noted that whilst problems can arise when switching to alkylate fuels, it is pretty uncommon and shouldn't be considered a worry when starting a trial. You only here of the bad stories and none of the good ones and we know from experience that it is rare that issues should arise. This would all be covered during the discussion stage when a business signs up to take part in the trial
  4. @pleasant We have come up with a great offer for businesses to try our products but we aren't forcing anyone to use them. If me or my company has done something to upset you in the past please let me know via DM so we can try to make amends
  5. Thank you @Bolt you have hit the nail on the head with all of your replies to @pleasant I couldn’t have put it better myself 🙏👏
  6. Hello retired climber sorry about the slow reply, it’s been a busy couple of weeks of shows for us and we are only a small team. I have also realised that my notifications weren’t turned on so I did not realise how many replies we had got on this post since the start. My bad. anyway, my name is Axel and I guess I am the one to blame for the infrequent posts on this forum for the last 6 years (Others have posted in the past). I tend not to post much on here anymore as I find that our customers are pretty quick to answer any questions that people post up about our Products. I’m not the best at writing but I find that writing something is always better than doing nothing and it isn’t easy getting the balance right when it comes to writing on forums especially when anonymous users can be so quick to criticise. Regardless of my writing style, this is a fantastic offer which we have received a really good response too from the recent shows we have attended. If anyone wants to talk about this offer or anything else aspen related. I can be contacted on either of the following: [email protected] 01929 551557 (ext 2, then ask for me)
  7. From years of experience in talking to professional users about the benefits of Aspen fuel, it is very clear that most businesses do not understand the actual cost impact of switching to using our fuel. They like the idea of using Aspen but cant understand how the benefits will outweigh the cost increase and end up never trying it. Business users who have made the switch however, see it as an essential part of their business which is justifiable for many reasons. Whilst this trial doesn't aim to make the fuel any cheaper than it already is, it is designed to offer newcomers to the product, a chance to try it and see for themselves without any worry of any additional cost to their business should they decide it is not for them. in other words, we don't believe that there is a cost barrier and this trial is meant to prove this. Does that help answer your question?
  8. Hello Arbtalkers! It has been a while since we posted anything on here but we have just launched an incredible promotion for businesses in the Arb sector which I wanted to share. Do you operate or work for a business that still uses regular pump fuel in your chainsaws? Perhaps you have considered using Aspen alkylate petrol but been put off from trying due to the increase in cost? Well this promotion is aimed at YOU! We want to help companies get over the cost barrier and to see how Aspen fuel can benefit their business which is why we have come up with a promotion which lets you try Aspen fuel with a money back guarantee if after the trial, you wish to switch back to pump fuel. Sounds too good to be true? you might be right but this is how confident we are that by trying Aspen fuel for 3 months in your business, you will never want to go back to pump fuel! for more information and for a link to sign up to more information about the promotion please use the below link. Any questions, please ask away Trial Aspen Fuel in your work place, Risk Free! ASPENFUEL.CO.UK Trial Aspen fuel and see the benefits for your business with our risk-free money-back guarantee.
  9. For more information or to register your interest. please visit https://aspenfuel.co.uk/trial/
  10. Something doesn't add up here. The fuel and oil in Aspen 2 will not separate even when left for many years and nor would it attract moisture like regular fuel. I suggest your brother in law stops using the fuel which may have become contaminated. BR Axel
  11. All Aspen dealers should have these and if they are out of stock they can order them in for you. If its less than a year old however, PM me your address and i will post you out a replacement FOC
  12. Hey guys, just thought it would be worth mentioning that we have bulk buying options and larger containers available which do bring down the cost of Aspen fuel for commercial users substantially. you can find latest pricing and more information on Garden Machinery Fuel | Aspen Fuel Storage | Aspen Fuel | Buying in Bulk ASPENFUEL.CO.UK Aspen Fuel is a leading UK distributor of Aspen Products, we offer free delivery within two working days for bulk orders...
  13. Great to see so many people switching over to alkylate! I'm sure all the aspen users are particularly smug this week not having to wait in line at the petrol stations 😎 just a note to people thinking about buying aspen commercially. its worth checking out our page regarding buying in bulk. this will get you the best price and means you can have the fuel delivered directly to your site making it even less hassle Garden Machinery Fuel | Aspen Fuel Storage | Aspen Fuel | Buying in Bulk ASPENFUEL.CO.UK Aspen Fuel is a leading UK distributor of Aspen Products, we offer free delivery within two working days for bulk orders and fuel storage. Any questions feel free to give us a call on 01929 551557 (ext 2) for any advice on switching your business to Aspen
  14. Blaming Aspen for the running problems whilst replacing the machine as faulty seems strange to me. Aspens performance characteristics really aren't so different to normal fuel in regards to how the fuel performs inside the machine (especially if its never been used on normal pump fuel). Would be great to hear how the new saw runs if you get a chance to try it on Aspen.
  15. Apart from the storage issues most people are already aware off, the biggest difference in regards to performance will be that non auto adjusting (fuel mixture) machinery will run lean on E10 unless they are adjusted to suit E10 fuel which has a higher oxygen level than E5. Running lean will decrease machinery life especially on 2-stroke equipment. With the above in mind, once E10 is introduced at the forecourts I would recommend using super unleaded if you cant justify switching to Alkylate fuel for your business.
  16. Both regular petrol and Aspen will slowly evaporate in most sealed plastic containers (so your not going mad!) if you left a full can of Aspen in your shed for 5 years, you could lose 1 litre of fuel to evaporation (if not kept cool) but the fuel left would still work fine (wont go stale like regular petrol) fuel will also evaporate faster inside machinery as the tanks and carburetor vent to the atmosphere. I would be very surprised however if you think you are losing more fuel to evaporation than you are to burning it in your machines but maybe you are using your chainsaw extremely little. Putting your fuel in a sealed steel container would slow down the rate of evaporation and keeping it in a cooler place will also help reduce evaporation. In reality however, the 5L Aspen can is more than suitable and so would a stihl combican (although dont expect it to reduce evaporation) Whilst its a bummer to lose fuel to evaporation, it would suck a lot more to have to throw away stale fuel or to pay for carburetor repairs caused by stale fuel
  17. Hi Miker, if the machine was brand new out of the box, having never seen any regular petrol before running aspen, there is a chance that there could have been waxy residue inside the carburettor which was causing running issues. Aspen or (or any other alkylate fuel) wont be able to clear this due to the lack of aromatic hydrocarbons. pump petrol will work like a solvent to remove this wax very quickly. if this was the issue, now that you have run it on petrol, it should work on Aspen. look forward to hearing your findings, as i have already mentioned, please feel free to give me a call if you are still having issues (i have sent you my direct number by pm) to people who havent yet made the switch to alkylate fuels, it may seem like making the switch can cause a lot of machinery problems but it is in fact quite rare that this happens and once the machines are up and running on aspen (which usually doesn't even require a retune) you will quickly find your machines running better than before. It is also worth noting that the main reason that alkylate fuels behave slightly differently to regular petrol (in regards to machinery issues when switching from one to the other) is that alkylate fuels do not contain the harmful components which cause cancer, nausea, nerve damage as well as irritating your eyes and throat damage when breathed in by the operator during operation.
  18. Hi Miker, this would be extremely unlikely but if you give us a call we can help you get to the bottom of it (you will get straight through to someone who can help). 01929 551557 (ext 2) We have test equipment to analyse the fuel alongside machines which it can be tested in. In over 10 years of working with Aspen and over 7million litres sold in the UK, I can hand on heart say we have never had a "dodgy" can.
  19. Whats with the hate adw? i have noticed lots of negativity from yourself on lots of posts in regards to Aspen. It is a well known fact that pump fuels contain different components in various quantities. they are blended to be as cheap as possible whilst simply meeting a certain set of standards to allow them to be sold at forecourts. Because of this, there is going to be a variance in the effects that these fuels have on carburetor parts. This is what I meant when I used the word "potent". Hope, that clears things up 🙂
  20. Hi Mike, Unless you have some extremely potent pump fuel in your area it is very unlikely that 2 hours use on petrol would have been enough to cause damage to the diaphragm inside the carburetor to cause running problems on Aspen when making the switch. As others have already suggested, it sounds like it might be a good option to ask your local dealer who you purchased the machine from to take a look at it. another thought however, you say its only seen 2 hours work but how long has the machine been left with pump fuel in the tank? Feel free to give us a call if you have any technical questions regarding to Aspen fuel 01929 551557 (option 2) Axel
  21. Even if that was true, they would still be breaking even on their investment with the added benefit of dramatically improving the working atmosphere for their staff. Win win 😍
  22. FYI These were the clients words not ours, maybe 95% isn't precise to the dot but the point is that they have dramatically reduced the number of machinery breakdowns since switching to Aspen. This is something which we hear from almost all companies which make the switch. Perhaps give it a try for a year and see the benefits for yourself?
  23. Hi Paddy, The stihl 4-mix engines as used in the blowers in the tests above are really fussy when it comes to choosing the right oil. the majority of FD will coke the valves up very quickly which is one of the biggest reasons for failure in this engine. this is why stihl recommend that the ultra oil should be used in 4-mix machines and Aspen changed its oil formula when this engine was released and carried out 1000s of hours of field testing to make sure it was the best possible for all machines. i will try to get hold of the piston tests from these as they would be a direct comparison to your chart above, you will find however that they look just like the picture of the piston ran on stihl ultra oil. in the meantime, here is a picture from a stihl chainsaw with over 300 hours run time. If you run Aspen in your machines in the future. take a look inside when you eventually need to replace it and you will see the same
  24. the addition of ethanol in petrol is more damaging to the machinery than to your health. compared to the other chemicals in petrol, Ethanol is very kind in comparison. Vodka is essentially ethanol cut with water to put it into context (this also gives you a great understanding of how well water mixes with ethanol) Benzene (carcinogenic) exposure is the biggest problem with using regular petrol compared to Aspen fuel when looking at the health benefits. a chainsaw will emit roughly 108 times less benzene when running on Aspen. Aspen is also free from aromatic hydrocarbons (solvents) which is why many people notice headaches reduce when making the switch. off course, each person experiences these effects differently and most people aren't working around fires who use our products (i dont know how the exposure of carcinogenic substances compares between chainsaw emissions and burning wood but it would be interesting to find out!) There is very little difference between the different grades of pump fuel when it comes to harmful components, after all - they are all trying to meet the same standards whilst trying to do it as cheaply as possible. you certainly wouldn't notice any difference to your health choosing one over the other. if you cant store large quantities of fuel, perhaps speak to your local dealer about the 25L sizes
  25. Hi Paddy, The oil in Aspen 2 is a close kept secret as it is one of the reasons why the product is so good and why we can claim it to be "better for machines". Aspen has carried out 1000s of hours of lab testing to ensure that Aspen 2 users can be assured they are giving their machines the best possible fuel/oil mix. Great oil + alkylate mix (mixed at the correct ratio) = happy machinery. The stihl ultra oil is the closest comparable oil on the market and is also a fantastic oil for commercially used 2-stroke equipment.

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