rexjan(at)bigpond.com
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 Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:00 pm Post subject: Fuel Valves |
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You're right, I shouldn't have said "suck" fuel. Probably no issue, but I
figured the valve was easy to plumb in, and I like the idea of being in
control of it, and I have a little redundancy if one tank goes, or a cap
gets left off or skewed. With the different sized tanks, I can control the
weight imbalance to a certain extent. Haven't needed to yet, but just in
case. I just basically designed my system to know exactly what I have, and
the ability to control it, or fix a possible problem by switching tanks.
It's not totally fool proof, but.
I do like the idea of you guys who can just use both at the same time, and
the header stays full with no input. I may go that route at some point, just
to not mess with it. But I'd like to have equal volume tanks on both sides.
Bradley
As a matter of fact I have a valve in each wing tank line to the header but never use them. I also have a main valve at the bottom centre of the panel that I also never use except for maintainence. I do check the valves are on before flying but I figure by leaving them on I can't forget to turn them on. I know I'm relying on the needles and seats but they are fine except once just a couple of weeks ago when the back carby was flooding on climb out. However turning the valves off while in the hanger would not have affected that.
I do like all the valves I have however. I can't see any reason to not have them and they could be very handy. Just my opinion and preference.
Rex.
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