REFLECTOR:Low fuel light
Scott Derrick
reflector@tvbf.org
Sat, 26 Jul 2003 21:15:45 -0600
Well maybe the flow is just right at that GPH burn to hit the float
straight on and trigger the alarm?
Scott
KeithHallsten wrote:
> Now THAT is interesting! If the flow of fuel is actually pushing the
> float down, the solution would be to change to the GEMS optical presence
> switch instead of the mechanical float switch. However, Rene' reported
> that this is an unusual, brief event during cruise. I would think that
> if it's the sensor or its installation that it would occur fairly regularly.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Rick <mailto:rick@thedam.com>
> To: reflector@tvbf.org <mailto:reflector@tvbf.org>
> Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2003 3:15 AM
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR:Low fuel light
>
> In this same discussion a year or two ago, it was determined in one
> case, that the fuel flow itself towards the float was forcing it
> down, causing the low fuel indication.
> Rick