Fuelers and Kill Switches.
02-07-2008, 12:41 AM
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Fuelers and Kill Switches.
Hello Everyone!
This might be purely a opinion question but i'm looking for everyones input. All of my gasoline powered airplanes have no kill switches installed, and very complicated not easy to use fueling systems. I was wondering if anyone here has a certain kill switch they really like, or a very convenient one. I also am looking for an innovative, easy to use fueler to install on all my gassers so they all fuel the same way, and I don't have to have a mental road-map of the plumbing inside the airplane to try and "imagine" whats happening.
Again any input appreciated! Thanks!
This might be purely a opinion question but i'm looking for everyones input. All of my gasoline powered airplanes have no kill switches installed, and very complicated not easy to use fueling systems. I was wondering if anyone here has a certain kill switch they really like, or a very convenient one. I also am looking for an innovative, easy to use fueler to install on all my gassers so they all fuel the same way, and I don't have to have a mental road-map of the plumbing inside the airplane to try and "imagine" whats happening.
Again any input appreciated! Thanks!
02-07-2008, 01:50 AM
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RE: Fuelers and Kill Switches.
I have been using the Slimline F1 fueling system for 5yrs. I like it very much.
I use a 3-line tank.
Fill line goes to a clunk in the front of the tank. Requires you to lift the tail to drain all the fuel. Only drawback I can see in this system.
Vent line must run up to back of tank and back forward. I drill a small hole in the front or back of my landing gear plate. Run the vent line up and use a 1" piece of brass tubing on the end of the line. Use a little glue and push the brass tubing out the hole in the landing gear block. Now when you fuel, simply watch the landing gear under the plane. When the fuel comes out--yer done.
Clunk line is pretty self explanatory. I like a felt clunk. Available from Tower hobbies or just about any small engine shop.
Use the F1 Slimline system. I put one of these rigs on my gas can. The same piece that plugs into the side of your plane also plugs into the vent on the gas can. When you need to fuel the plane, simply unplug the nozzle from the gas can. Pull the plug out of the plane and insert the nozzle. Fill er up. Pull the nozzle out of the plane and insert it back into the gas can. The gas can is now sealed. Fuel won't spill or evaporate. Put the plug back in the plane. Fly.
http://www.slimlineproducts.com/onli.../f1_fueler.htm
I use a 3-line tank.
Fill line goes to a clunk in the front of the tank. Requires you to lift the tail to drain all the fuel. Only drawback I can see in this system.
Vent line must run up to back of tank and back forward. I drill a small hole in the front or back of my landing gear plate. Run the vent line up and use a 1" piece of brass tubing on the end of the line. Use a little glue and push the brass tubing out the hole in the landing gear block. Now when you fuel, simply watch the landing gear under the plane. When the fuel comes out--yer done.
Clunk line is pretty self explanatory. I like a felt clunk. Available from Tower hobbies or just about any small engine shop.
Use the F1 Slimline system. I put one of these rigs on my gas can. The same piece that plugs into the side of your plane also plugs into the vent on the gas can. When you need to fuel the plane, simply unplug the nozzle from the gas can. Pull the plug out of the plane and insert the nozzle. Fill er up. Pull the nozzle out of the plane and insert it back into the gas can. The gas can is now sealed. Fuel won't spill or evaporate. Put the plug back in the plane. Fly.
http://www.slimlineproducts.com/onli.../f1_fueler.htm
02-07-2008, 01:37 PM
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RE: Fuelers and Kill Switches.
The Slimline fueler works great, as does the Dubro one.
A kill switch is so simple. The wire from the magneto goes to the switch, then another wire goes from the switch to the engine block. When the switch is closed, the engine is killed. When open, the engine is live.
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A kill switch is so simple. The wire from the magneto goes to the switch, then another wire goes from the switch to the engine block. When the switch is closed, the engine is killed. When open, the engine is live.
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02-07-2008, 03:13 PM
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RE: Fuelers and Kill Switches.
Personally I use a 2 line system with a Fuel "T" in the line bwteen the carb and the tank.
This works for me and in cheap http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...?ProdID=HAN115
Run your vent line out of the tank and fuse.
Run a line from your clunk line to the carb. Cut it in half, stick in a T and run the new line to the fuel dot.
As far as kill... if it's electronic ignition I use a smart-fly optical kill http://www.smart-fly.com/Products/Ignition/ignition.htm
Sorry I don't have any pretty pics like RCP... those look nice
a Pic is worth 1000 words.
This works for me and in cheap http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...?ProdID=HAN115
Run your vent line out of the tank and fuse.
Run a line from your clunk line to the carb. Cut it in half, stick in a T and run the new line to the fuel dot.
As far as kill... if it's electronic ignition I use a smart-fly optical kill http://www.smart-fly.com/Products/Ignition/ignition.htm
Sorry I don't have any pretty pics like RCP... those look nice
a Pic is worth 1000 words.
02-07-2008, 03:26 PM
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RE: Fuelers and Kill Switches.
Hey! Thanks for the replies guys. I know that any switch can primarily be used for a magneto style ignition engine but was wondering if there are any companies making an "above and beyond" switch haha. The fueling ideas all look wonderful. I was hoping to find out if anyone has been using these screw out style fueler fittings. I saw them at the wram show and have not seen them since, but they are a circular fitting that gets screwed to the exterior of the fuse, and then you can screw the middle out, and there is a nipple accessible to fuel the tank. Thanks again!
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