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As unlikely as it might sound it's because of the above--the Hytek Alpha fuel pump/dispenser. For I am told in a bit of PR blurb that "....when the Shetland Islands Council was looking to replace several fuel pumps across the area, Hytek's robust ALPHA was an ideal choice.  Well of course...It seems that the council is responsible for providing pumps across the Shetlands to fuel both boats and vehicles and council transport manager Ian Jeromson tells BLB: "We needed to upgrade and replace our old pumps."  So what do do? Well fortunately Pauline McGowan, service and procurement manager at the pump installation company, SSL was on hand: "We recommended the ALPHA because the stainless steel case makes it perfect for the challenging location." The pumps had to be able to withstand the wind and sea water on site.

Thus, 10 x 70 litre a minute ALPHA pumps were installed in sets of two at five locations across the isles. Each site has one pump for gas oil and one for diesel. One set of pumps is located on Yell which is one of the most northerly points in Britain. The other is on the Westside of Shetland and there are also pumps in Lerwick and Scalloway. The fifth set of pumps are at Sellaness, which supplies fuel to Pilot boats, and all BP Vehicles in Sullom Voe - the largest oil terminal in Europe. 

Meanwhile, the pumps in the Shetlands Islands have now been in action for eight months and Ian says: "We haven't had any problems. The pumps are working well and we are pleased."  Mmmm...I wonder if VOSA uses them too?