A fuel water detector is a crucial tool used in aviation to identify water contamination in jet fuel, even when it’s invisible to the naked eye.
The Shell Water Detector is a capsule-based testing device that works with a syringe. Simply draw 5ml of jet fuel through the capsule – if the color changes from yellow to blue, water is present.
Water contamination in aviation fuel can lead to:
Freezing at high altitudes can block fuel flow.
Water buildup can clog filters, leading to engine failure.
Suspended water in fuel cannot be seen visually, making detection essential.
