REFLECTOR: Fuel Shut Off Valves

[Alex]

I have hard lines all of the way to the sump-  

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From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
Behalf Of michalk
Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 10:51 AM
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Fuel Shut Off Valves

Good comment.  If for mantenance, use something that weighs nothing in the
air.

If for in-flight use ... well, make sure it works.

Scott Derrick wrote:
> this is a better price than the one mentioned by Brian,
> 
> but a far simpler method is to use a C-Clamp.
> 
> I have the standard black rubber fuel lines running from my mains to 
> the sump.  If I need to remove the sump I just clamp the lines with a 
> C-Clamp.  If I see cracks in the line when I do this I know its time to
> change the lines.   I've also just pulled the line off from the sump 
> side and plugged it with a dowel.  You spill a bit but if you get set 
> up with a coffee can and rags before hand it will be less than a few 
> tablespoons and no spills into the plane.
> 
> How many times will you need to shut the fuel of?. Most likely not 
> more than once every 5+ years if that.
> 
> Scott
> 
> John Tvedte wrote:
> 
>>Jorge,
>> 
>>Try...
>>http://www.hilborninjection.com/product.asp?Id=168&CatId=50
>> 
>>John
>>XL-FG-5
>>
>>________________________________
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>>From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org on behalf of Jorge Bujanda
>>Sent: Sun 1/28/2007 12:19 PM
>>To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders
>>Subject: REFLECTOR: Fuel Shut Off Valves
>>
>>
>>I would like to install shut off valves between main and sump tank for
maintenance.  If there is such a thing, can anyone recommend a reasonably
priced, 3/8 shut off valve with flared ends to minimize use of fittings?  
>> 
>>Regards,
>>Jorge Bujanda
>>Velocity XL FG
>>Palmdale, CA
>>Website:  http://members.dslextreme.com/users/jbujanda/
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