Various aspects of using DEF Nozzle for Gas Stations

In case you are a gas station owner then you must note the many benefits of using the Diesel Exhaust Fluid, popularly known as the DEF. This as you might already know must be used in trucks and other vehicles that run on diesel. This can help in reducing emissions. However on the other hand it could also corrode certain materials which include carbon, steel, aluminum and also some types of plastics. As a gas station owner you could also use certain types of DEF nozzles at your gas station. Let us look at some of them.

Types of DEF nozzles used at the gas stations

Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)as we already mentioned earlier ,has certain types of properties.

It is in accordance with this that the nozzles are made to handle and dispense DEF.

2 types of DEF Pumps

It is to be noted that basically there are two different kinds of DEF pumps

1.     Hand pumped and2. Electric.

 Hand pumps are usually used for barrels and jugs. Thus it is seen that most large gas stations use electric pumps. Though they may be more expensive, but the Electrical ones are ones which are much more efficient and more user friendly. Electric pumps may come with some or all features like:

·         Regulated  flow rate – This helps in easy weights and measures to facilitate billing

·         Self priming

·         They also have Automatic shut off or manual shut off

·         Usually have a longer life

Used Gasoline dispensers: a great way to save

In case you are looking for more profitability from your gas station business then another great thing which you could use is using good quality used gas station equipment at your gas station. So this way you can do away with the heavy costs which are involved with the replacement of gas station equipment which has to be done periodically.

Use only good quality ones

Though it may be a great strategy to cut down costs you must use only the best quality used gas pumps in case you are to use them. This will help you to avert any unnecessary safety related issues which may arise out of using sub standard gas station equipment. This why you whether you are buying the DEF nozzle or used gas station equipment, make sure you  buy them only from reliable suppliers in the field.