REFLECTOR: Fuel Shutoffs

[Jim Sower]

I had a fuel transfer (assymmetric transfer to the sump) that I solved 
with electric valves between the strakes and the sump.  If one tank is 
transferring more than the other, I "deselect" it by turning the valve 
OFF.  The valves have a pin for a position indicator so I have a yellow 
LED on the panel if the valve is OFF.  The valves are a bit of an 
overkill (they are for selecting tanks in pickups or whatever so they 
have supply and return for 2 tanks ~ I only use 2 of the 6 nipples) but 
the price was right and it works great.
I also use them for maintenance valves when I need the sump empty ... Jim S.

Joe wrote:

> I was thinking about individual maintenance shutoffs as well, but was 
> concerned about the possibility of not turning one back on prior to 
> flight.  I plan on using tags attached to the control stick when 
> certain items are in process (such as "Oil Change") and also plan on 
> developing a post maintenance check list.  I wonder what other 
> Refectorites think.
>  
> Good luck on getting airborne.  As for me I should get my Renesis long 
> block this week, I just hope I finish filling and sanding before the 5 
> year engine warranty runs out.
>  
> Joe
>
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>     *From:* v350tx <mailto:v350tx at comcast.net>
>     *To:* reflector at tvbf.org <mailto:reflector at tvbf.org>
>     *Sent:* Sunday, September 26, 2004 9:30 PM
>     *Subject:* REFLECTOR: Fuel Shutoffs
>
>     I have run into more than case when I wish I had put individual
>     fuel shut-offs in each tank.  I have one that shuts off the fuel
>     after the sump tank, but if you have a leak in the sump tank or
>     any of its fittings individual shut-offs would be handy.  Dave
>     Bertram  ( hop to have my velo V-8 flying in a couple of weeks.)
>
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