Testimonials
Ballymoney Council 20% savings
Extract taken from Ballymoney & Moyle Times - December 6, 2006
BALLYMONEY Borough Council have agreed the permanent use of a cutting-edge fuel
additive after the product saved them a whooping 20% off their energy bills during
a test period at the Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre, writes Chris Kilpatrick.
At Monday night’s council meeting it was agreed to continue using the fuel
additive at the leisure centre for an additional year and also to commence its
use at Ballymoney Town Hall and Riada House.
The solution, or conditioner as the manufacturers prefer to call it, is a scent-free,
aqueous product which is simply poured into the tank of a car or central heating
system and, if results so far are anything to go by, the council look set to
benefit from massive savings on their fuel bills.
Sam Brown, Sales Consultant for Pen Dragon International who developed the solution,
told the Times:
“
The whole thing was discovered in Northern Ireland about four or five years ago
by Pen Dragon. Since then it has been tested in Cranfield University in England
who carried trials for us.
“
To date it has been used by shipping companies, quarries, coach owners and we
have had some very exciting figures to show from those who have tried it.
“
One of the coach companies testing the product noted a 28% response in savings.
Whilst we guarantee a minimum of 10% savings we have had many people who have
recorded improvements of over 20%.”
The solution provides a cleaner, more efficient burn and as only small quantities
are required it is user-friendly and cost-efficient.
There are two variations of the product namely GFC Home Heating Oil Fuel Conditioner and GFC Automotive Fuel Conditioner. The first is used
for home heating systems and is mixed with paraffin or diesel whilst GFC Automotive Fuel Conditioner operates
in conjunction with petrol or diesel for use in vehicles.
Only 10mls of GFC Automotive Fuel Conditioner are added to 40 litres of petrol or diesel and a 250ml bottle
is adequate per 1000 litres of heating fuel.
The council’s consultants explained that during the trial period there
were over 20% savings on fuel consumption compared to the same period last year.
“
The purpose of going to Ballymoney Council was two-fold,” explained Sam.
“
Firstly we went to Ballymoney with the promise that we could save them a lot
of money.
“
Secondly, I felt that by doing them a good turn they might do me one by reducing
my rates but unfortunately they didn’t bite!”
Coleraine Borough Council also tested GFC Automotive Fuel Conditioner and reported immediate savings.
In regards to safety, the authorities have given GFC Home Heating Oil Fuel Conditioner and GFC Automotive Fuel Conditioner the thumbs up after
the solution passed all the relevant checks required by law. According to Sam
it can also boost the life-span of machinery by de-toxing engines and ensuring
the cleanliness of their components by preventing build up of unburnt fuel.
This will also result in financial gains for the user as less time is required
for general maintenance, such as servicing, it is claimed.
As well as being economically attractive, GFC claim their conditioner has impressive
environmental effects, reducing emissions of Carbon Monoxide, Nitrous Oxide,
Sulphur Dioxide, Hydrocarbons and Particulates.
“
It certainly will reduce emissions by at least 60% which is appealing given ever-evolving
government legislation and also can help to allay the personal concerns of people
over the environment,” said Sam.
It also reduces the running noise of vehicles and central heating units and is
therefore more comfortable for those working in close proximity to the machines.
GFC are already established in America, Japan, Denmark, Cyprus and Greece and
hope to develop elsewhere including Australia.
Sam is confident the product will be a huge success both commercially and domestically.
“
There is huge potential for this product. We are already in talks with a major
shipping company who have already noticed substantial savings. They are very
pleased.
“
Whatever response industry gets is mirrored with the response the domestic user
will get. Be that with their home heating system, tractor, car, jeep or whatever.”
With local businesses testing the conditioner as well as council demonstrating
their faith in the product, Sam believes public confidence in the product will
build before long.
He said: “We have not approached the domestic market as yet because it
takes time to gain the public’s trust with a product that is largely unheard
of.
“
Many people find it unbelievable when we tell them the figures and they are understandably
sceptical of the conditioner especially when you consider the hundreds of additives
which have come and gone over the years.
“
Our product is absolutely unique, there is not another product like it on the
market. They ask how can it work, but it does work.”
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