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rexjan(at)bigpond.com
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 Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 5:09 pm Post subject: Fuel level sensor |
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Kitfox-List message posted by: "Algate" <algate(at)attglobal.net (algate(at)attglobal.net)>
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Sorry to rehash old subjects but I know that a lot of the Kitfoxes with wing
tanks only use a low fuel warning device mounted on the small header tank.
Can I get info/ pricing and contact for this device.
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Gary Algate
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Garry,
I am in the process of fitting a Gemsensor ELS900/ 205300 this is only about 3/4" round by 1'' long and this particular one is 1/4" NPT thread and activates, or as they say sinks current when dry. ie:- the fuel has dropped below the sensor. It cost $57US plus exchange plus shipping.
See www.gemsensors.com for current price and details.
Also see www.ppavionics.com as they are doing almost the identical thing.
The one from Murle Williams for $95 I think is a float switch in a small tank above the header tank. It should be a reasonable answer but I think bulkier as it won't fit above my header tank and still be behind the seat
The Gemsensor can mount in the side of your header tank if you want to make a thread and hole for it or you can try what I'm doing and put it in a "T" piece. I am trying mine in the breather line. I can't see why that won't work and as I don't really have enough clearance above my header tank it gets it all out of the way. Technically using a "T" might not be enough clearance from the sensor tip. Look at the website and see how it works. However my testing to date shows it is fine in a 1/4" Brass "T" piece. However you will see that PPAV clean out some of the threads on the sensor port so I may do the same.
I have made a beeper to feed into my intercom audio input so I get a beep in my phones when I'm down to just my header tank. Also I am having a flashing LED and the whole system will be switched so I can turn it off and it doesn't bug me while I'm trying to land under pressure.
This sensor should feed just a flashing LED without other circuitry if that's all you want as it is claimed to sink 40ma and a LED is max 20ma.
Rex Shaw
Australia
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MichaelGibbs(at)cox.net
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| Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2006 1:29 am Post subject: Fuel level sensor |
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| Quote: | The one from Murle Williams for $95 I think is a float switch in a
small tank above the header tank. It should be a reasonable answer
but I think bulkier as it won't fit above my header tank and still
be behind the seat
The Gemsensor can mount in the side of your header tank if you want
to make a thread and hole for it or you can try what I'm doing and
put it in a "T" piece.
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Murle's sensor can be mounted in the tank as well. That's where mine
was mounted.
Mike G.
N728KF
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clint_bazzill(at)hotmail.
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| Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 8:16 pm Post subject: Fuel level sensor |
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Thats strange, my tank from Murle Williams fit fine behind the seat of my Model IV. Can send pictures of installation if someone wants one. Clint
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From: Michael Gibbs <MichaelGibbs(at)cox.net>
Reply-To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: Fuel level sensor
Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2006 02:25:30 -0700
--> Kitfox-List message posted by: Michael Gibbs <MichaelGibbs(at)cox.net>
| Quote: | The one from Murle Williams for $95 I think is a float switch in a
small tank above the header tank. It should be a reasonable answer
but I think bulkier as it won't fit above my header tank and still
be behind the seat
The Gemsensor can mount in the side of your header tank if you want
to make a thread and hole for it or you can try what I'm doing and
put it in a "T" piece.
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Murle's sensor can be mounted in the tank as
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Lynn Matteson
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Location: Grass Lake, Michigan
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| Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2006 11:42 am Post subject: Fuel level sensor |
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My Williams tank mounts just to the rear of the header tank (behind
seat model) and above it....pictures also available.
Lynn
Kitfox IV...Jabiru 2200
On Wednesday, July 19, 2006, at 12:13 AM, Clint Bazzill wrote:
| Quote: | Thats strange, my tank from Murle Williams fit fine behind the seat of
my Model IV. Can send pictures of installation if someone wants one.
Clint
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