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