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Re: Europa-List: Mod60

Subject: Re: Europa-List: Mod60
From: Kingsley Hurst <kingsnjan@westnet.com.au>
Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2021 14:00:05

Pete,

Looks good . . . . . What sort of gauge did you use and approx cost please?

Also, does anyone know if there is such a thing as clear tubing that is 
fuel PROOF and stays transparent for long term please?

Thanks
Kingsley in Oz.


On 09.03.21 7:41 am, Pete Zut wrote:
> I'd recommend a non-intrusive gauge:
> https://www.aircraftspruce.ca/catalog/inpages/belitefuel10-05866.php?clickkey=1345778
>  
> <https://www.aircraftspruce.ca/catalog/inpages/belitefuel10-05866.php?clickkey=1345778>
>
> I have one on my Hummelbird, and am in process of installing another 
> on my Europa. The deep Europa tank makes for accurate operation. Just 
> install at the fuel drain near the tank outlet.
>
> Output is a simple 0-5V, and calibration is at 0,1/4,1/2,3/4,and full.
>
> I did need to install a second tank pitot (vent), but plummed to the 
> static-side of the pressure transducer (epoxied a small pipe over the 
> vent hole), to eliminate low readings at speed. Works a treat.
>
> Cheers,
> Pete
>



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