REFLECTOR: Fuel system design

[Mark Magee]

Is "E" negative? If yes then yes.

Mark B. Magee
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On Feb 17, 2012, at 2:26 PM, John Dibble <aminetech at bluefrog.com> wrote:

> 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
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> On 2/17/2012 2:10 PM, Reiff Lorenz wrote:
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>> 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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