REFLECTOR: Low Fuel Warning Sensor - Header Tank

[Robert Wood]

May be, I had to replace the one I installed as it would blink on and off, particularly at altitude. Going flying tomorrow to Ft. Pierce to have Treasure Coast replace a radio.

Bob Wood

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On Mar 7, 2013, at 5:41 PM, Scott Baker <scottb33333 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello Bob,
> Nice to hear from you!
> No, the switch orientation is correct.  It's just acting 'goofy'. When shaken in the N.O. position, the switch closes.
> Thinking a non-moving part switch is the better option.
> Best,
> Scott B.
> 
> 
> On 3/7/2013 5:36 PM, Robert Wood wrote:
>> SCOTT is the sending unit inverted?
>> 
>> Bob Wood
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>> On Mar 7, 2013, at 5:16 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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