REFLECTOR: Low Fuel Warning Sensor - Header Tank

[Scott Derrick]

I don't have a fuel level sensor in my sump. It seems like a useless, 
buggy item. One more thing to distract the pilot with non-information.


Scott

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: REFLECTOR: Low Fuel Warning Sensor - Header Tank
From: Scott Baker <scottb33333 at gmail.com>
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list <reflector at tvbf.org>
Date: 03/07/2013 03:16 PM

> 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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