The MiniMonitor® Kit is used to test aviation fuel for particulate contamination using the procedures described in ASTM D2276/IP216. A measured volume of fuel is passed from a flowing pipe directly through a 0.8 micrometer membrane. The plastic monitor holding the membrane is placed in an aluminum housing. Dirt particles are caught on the membrane which can be visually color rated or weighed for a gravimetric rating.

The Mark II’s lateral distribution is created by a unique discharge tube that enters the plastic monitor. The large area of the four holes ensures that the flow rate is not affected.

The MiniMonitor® Kit was developed by Gammon Technical Products, Inc. specifically for aircraft fuel testing with standard field monitors. This kit, including the carry case, weights only 4 pounds.

The new style of carrying case provides a cavity which accepts the assembled kit, eliminating the need to disassemble each time the apparatus is stored.

The MiniMonitor® housing includes a flushing valve located on top of the monitor with a bypass hose and fittings. Before flushing the sample connection, move the arrow located on the flushing valve handle to the STOP position. Check the connections of the bypass hose for firm seating. After the connections have been checked, move the arrow to the FLUSH position and allow one gallon (or specified volume) to collect in a measuring container. Then turn the valve to the TEST position to direct flow through the filter membrane. This test volume may be from 1 to 5 gallons depending upon contract provisions. The membrane is then rated as to its color using the color rating booklet included in the kit. The darker the membrane, the dirtier the fuel. Some contracts require the weight of the contaminant to be determined. The same apparatus can be used but arrangements must be made with a laboratory.

Electrical bonding is a safety requirement of ASTM Method D2276/IP216. Our Bonding and Grounding Hose Assembly clips to the metal container and also to the pipe fitting.