Hi Dave,
Hi,
Its good that you are taking precautions to avoid having the electric
(boost/back
up) pump mask/hide a failed mechanical fuel pump.
However, I would question the merit of leaving your electric pump on at all
times,
as I would expect a pump, so operated, to become a service item replaced at
?? hours of operation (as the mechanical pump has a recommended service life).
I only use my electric pump prior to engine start (off for start) to check fuel
pressure/availability. On again, for take-off. Off when safe height above
terrain
achieved. On again, when downwind for landing.
Your engine will run perfectly without the need for the electric pump, which
should
only be used when you have a mechanical fuel pump failure, at critical times,
when fuel starvation is not a good option.
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