REFLECTOR: Low Fuel Warning Sensor - Header Tank

[Brian Michalk]

That switch I referenced is an Italian switch.  Carlo Gavazzi.  Maybe 
you can pick one up there?  It comes with a bottle of wine.

On 03/07/2013 06:09 PM, Chris Barber wrote:
> I too have had problems with my factory low fuel switch. I am interested in a new one or alternative. However, I leave for Italy on Monday for ten days, Rome, Florence and then to visit my brother in Lucca (Tuscany), so the switch will have to wait. :-)
>
> I hope to continue some phase one testing on Sunday.
>
> Chris
> Arrivaderchi Baby....:-)
>
> Sent from my iPhone 5
>
> On Mar 7, 2013, at 16:50, "Robert Wood" <slvegl99 at aol.com> wrote:
>
>> May be, I had to replace the one I installed as it would blink on and off, particularly at altitude. Going flying tomorrow to Ft. Pierce to have Treasure Coast replace a radio.
>>
>> Bob Wood
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>> On Mar 7, 2013, at 5:41 PM, Scott Baker <scottb33333 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hello Bob,
>>> Nice to hear from you!
>>> No, the switch orientation is correct.  It's just acting 'goofy'. When shaken in the N.O. position, the switch closes.
>>> Thinking a non-moving part switch is the better option.
>>> Best,
>>> Scott B.
>>>
>>>
>>> On 3/7/2013 5:36 PM, Robert Wood wrote:
>>>> SCOTT is the sending unit inverted?
>>>>
>>>> Bob Wood
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>>
>>>> On Mar 7, 2013, at 5:16 PM, Scott Baker <scottb33333 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Filling the fuel tanks in anticipation of first engine start.
>>>>> The low-fuel warning float switch (located in the header tank) is giving false indications of 'low fuel' (it's an intermittent signal that is associated with the magnet switch; not the float).
>>>>> Two questions and an appeal to the group ...
>>>>> 1) Does anyone have a float switch they are able sell/loan me? (Velocity factory has a 4 to 7-week order lead time) (will replace loaner with new switch when it arrives), and/or
>>>>> 2) I believe some builders have installed fuel sensors that have no moving parts - Are these working well? - if so, can you please share manufacturer name and part number.
>>>>> Many Thanks!
>>>>> Scott B.
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