REFLECTOR: Fuel system design

[John Dibble]

I like just one sensor.   I monitor it to confirm my mixture setting.  
Having to add 2 readings would be a bit inconvenient.  If fuel is cross 
feeding with 2 sensors, would one reading be negative?

John

On 2/17/2012 2:10 PM, Reiff Lorenz wrote:
>
> Reflector,
>
> I will want to start plumbing my fuel and vent system soon, but have 
> many questions. I'd appreciate any advice you have.
>
> 1.Should I use aluminum tubing and flaired connections, as described 
> in the plans? Or would flexible hoses & compression fittings work 
> better? Are there other solutions? I'm looking for the easiest 
> installation and maintenance.
>
> 2.For monitoring fuel flow: What brand of fuel flow sensor should I 
> use? Should there be 2 separate sensors, one between each strake tank 
> and the sump? (I will be installing a Continental 550, so there will 
> be a fuel line to the engine and a fuel return from the engine.)
>
> 3.What's the best resource for learning how to 
> bend/flair/connect/secure the fuel lines. I flipped through 2 of the 
> Bingellis books and did not find much good information. I have not yet 
> checked his engine books . . . maybe there's more info in those.
>
> Thanks for any help you can provide!
>
> Reiff Lorenz
>
> XL-RG, 30% done
>
> wings/canard/strakes/fuselage structure complete
>
> Still to do: install fuel system, controls, hydraulics, electrical 
> system, engine, interior, avionics, sand, prime, paint, fly
>
>
>
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