ABI Fuel Bags

[hottshot]

Nope not wrong spot, just don't have them up yet.... on the web page that is ....

 

[JohnnyR]

I need something for carrying some extra fuel. Are the ABW "liquid" bags reliable?
http://www.airframesalaska.com/Liquid-Containment-Bag-p/5.2bag.htm

 

[OLDCROWE]

I need something for carrying some extra fuel. Are the ABW "liquid" bags reliable?
http://www.airframesalaska.com/Liquid-Containment-Bag-p/5.2bag.htm

Very good, going on excellent with the (extra) valve/hose thingie. Just lay them on the wing, put the hose the the tank neck, turn the valve and put a little pressure on the bag and presto... Only challenge is learning to fill them and get the lid on without putting any pressure on the bag before you get the lid on. I keep thinking I’ll make a little folding hanger thingie to hold them while filling but right now a caribeaner on the chain link fence by the pump works.

 

[JohnnyR]

Thanks. I hope you don't mind a few more questions:
Are the bags lined with butyl rubber, or is it an impregnated fabric material that doesn't deteriorate?
How long have you kept fuel in it, and any contaminants noted in a chamois/filter funnel?
J

Very good, going on excellent with the (extra) valve/hose thingie. Just lay them on the wing, put the hose the the tank neck and horn the valve and put a little pressure on the bag and presto... Only challenge is learning to fill them and get the lid on without putting any pressure on the bag before you get the lid on. I keep thinking I’ll make a little folding hanger thingie to hold them while filling but right now a caribeaner on the chain link fence by the pump works.

 

[OLDCROWE]

They’re not lined, appear to be a solid material. No debris ever noticed and after I a bad experience using surplus’s Swiss water bags (lots of guys did) I found sludge goo in a filter funnel a couple of times so I tossed them and got the ABI’s and have used them on and off over maybe 5 years and for awhile I ran all the fuel through a filter funnel and I still use one at home some to check quality now and again but I have never found any debris or goo in the ABI’s and I’ve had fuel in them for over a month at a time.

 

[ross d]

I agreed with OldCrowe, my ABW bags are top quality. I did have one leak but that was my fault. When I fill them now I lay them flat on the concrete foe a while to make sure they aren’t leaking. What I really like about them is when empty they take up no room.

 

[Ralf]

In my J-3 the only place I can put one is in the front seat, strapped securely to the seat back. But, the bag interferes with the rudder pedals with my size 12 shoes. If I am flying with a SC guy I can shame them into carrying the bag for me. Next time I will try to prop it up on the seat higher to clear my feet.

I really need a wing tank for cross country.

 

[pfjay52]

i had my 'Swiss water bags' completely disentegrate (all 3) at the one time in a very remote location. i was able to save most of the fuel to my tanks, but had fuel going everywhere. i just left them behind.
ABW bags have held up well and still in good shape. the main problem being actually getting the fuel nozzle into the filler. a hose and fill valve would solve this problem.
they are a very reliable alternative IMHO.

 

[cubdriver2]

i had my 'Swiss water bags' completely disentegrate (all 3) at the one time in a very remote location. i was able to save most of the fuel to my tanks, but had fuel going everywhere. i just left them behind.
ABW bags have held up well and still in good shape. the main problem being actually getting the fuel nozzle into the filler. a hose and fill valve would solve this problem.
they are a very reliable alternative IMHO.

They sell a valve and a hoses and if you shorten it and add a L to the end of the hose its simple to fill wing tanks

Glenn

 

[gbflyer]

They don't like MOGAS, at least ours didn't. Call Airframes, get the "why would you use MOGAS" BS. Threw them away.

 

[DENNY]

The plastic on/off valve on the fuel hose would go bad after a few years they now use a brass 3/4 ball valve. If you have the old plastic one test it before you go on a trip. I am replacing mine with a brass one.
DENNY