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Re: Fuel flow

Subject: Re: Fuel flow
From: Rob Huntington <robertodue2002@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2002 05:15:53

We are using a EIS from Grand Rapids Technologies with the Rotax 914, they use
two transducers, one from the fuel tank to the engine, and one on the return 
line,
the EIS then calculates the difference and displays a net fuel flow.
Rob Huntington
Phoenix Composites, Inc.

From: "Nigel Charles" <72016.3721@compuserve.com>
Subject: Re:  Fuel flow


> Message text written by "LTS"
> >elba offer a duel sender computer at 675 Euros or about 430. We sell
them
> in the UK. When fitting these senders its important to ensure they don't
> become contaminated with debris of any kind.<
>
>
> Be aware that the Elba senders tend to constrict the fuel flow. I know of
> one case where it prevented the engine from passing the fuel flow check.
> The owner subsequently fitted the more expensive Floscan unit which cured
> the problem. Individual Floscan senders cost about $160 when I bought mine
> about 4 years ago. Their casings are made from cast aluminium with 1/8"
NPT
> female threads rather than plastic/nylon with push-on pipe fittings which
> partially accounts for the higher price.
>
> Nigel Charles
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