Worries over wasted fuel could soon be a concern of the past thanks to a new development from Merridale fuel management.

The company has developed a switching module for commercial diesel pumps that allows users to choose between a low flow rate for smaller vehicles such as estate cars, 4×4s and car-based vans; and a high flow rate for fuelling lorries.

The device could offer an ideal solution for fleet operators who own a mixture of vehicles - such as company cars and service vans.

It works by modulating the output of a standard high flow dispenser - which is typically around 90 litres per minute. It can be adapted for use with new pumps or it can be fitted to existing installations.

The development is the latest fuel management system brought to life by Merridale - a company that aims to offer solutions for any size of fleet whether they are large fleets with multiple depots or small operators. Sales and marketing director Stephen Hannan believes this device is a response to large demand in the fleet sector.

“Customers have asked us to provide this facility, to maximise their utilisation of in-house and depot fuelling facilities,” commented Mr Hannan.

“The main advantage of the switching module is to make self-serve fuelling easier, and less wasteful, for office staff and other personnel, using company cars and vans.”

For more information visit: merridale.co.uk.