REFLECTOR: Low Fuel Warning Sensor - Header Tank

[David Rene Dugas]

I've used an electro Optical level sensor from GEM Sensors for years after my second float switch did the "blinky thing".  I don't remember which one but it was black with three wires.

Rene'

On Mar 7, 2013, at 4:16 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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