Frequently Asked Questions & Support

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Applications and Uses of MicrobMonitor tests

Can I use the MicrobMonitor2 test for all kinds of fuel?

Should I always test water if I find it in my fuel sample?

One other type of test detects only the mould Hormoconis resinae. Are other kinds of microbe important?

How often should I test?

Is the MicrobMonitor test the only microbiological test I need?


Tips and Tricks for Using MicrobMonitor

What is the best way to break up the gel?


Reading results; counting and estimating colonies in MicrobMonitor tests

When I use the test a pink/peach colour develops in all of the gel. Is this microbial growth?

I sometimes see red patches or streaks in the test. How do I interpret this?


What do the results mean? Interpretation of test results

Are the limit values for different levels of microbial contamination regulatory or standardised?

If I use a biocide in my fuel, will the MicrobMonitor2 test detect survivors?

I have found ‘moderate’ or ‘heavy’ microbial contamination according to the IATA ‘Guidance Material’ limit values. When I enter the tank I find little evidence of microbial growth. Are the limit values wrong or am I interpreting the results wrongly?

When I test both water and fuel phases from an aircraft or fuel storage tank I sometimes find that the fuel is heavily contaminated but the water is clean. How do I interpret this?

When I test both water and fuel phases from an aircraft or fuel storage tank I sometimes find that the water is heavily contaminated but the fuel is clean. How do I interpret this?


Storage, shelf life & disposal of MicrobMonitor tests

Can I store MicrobMonitor2 in the refrigerator?

Can I store MicrobMonitor2 in the freezer?


 
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