Sorry did I say 5ltrs I meant 25ltrs and as for the pump capacity I
really don't or want to know, it works well and with two of these
plastic cans and the pump I can usually fill the aircraft in a couple of
Mins. With no mess or risk of overfilling.
Alan B.
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Richard
Holder
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re: fuel filter
> Just to add to what Nev said Demon Tweeks also sell 5ltr plastic cans
> used by motor racing teams, which are excellent, I have 4 of them ,
> they are always clean and easy to keep that way. I also use a small
> electric pump that fits into either a jerry can or my plastic cans. I
> can get more of these pumps at about 30 each if anyone is interested.
> They really are perfect for the job. I discovered them many years ago
> during my previous life as a "Kart racer" Alan B
This raises two questions.
1. Do you only ever need 20 litres to refuel ? If I fly 2 1/2 hours I
need to put in 40 litres, and with only 20 litres of cans I would have
to do a double trip to the petrol station.
2. What is the capacity of the pump you are talking about ? I have a
spare Facet fuel pump which takes 10 minutes to pump the contents of a
20 litre jerry can into the plane. It only takes 75 seconds to empty the
can by lifting and using gravity. It is heavy though - and seems to get
heavier the longer I hold it - even if the fuel in the can is going down
:-)
To be honest I think 10 litre cans are a good compromise, but although
they are available they are as expensive or more than 20 litre cans.
:-)
Richard
Richard F.W. Holder 01279 842804 (POTS)
Bell House, Bell Lane, 01279 842942 (fax)
Widford, Ware, Herts, 07860 367423 (mobile)
SG12 8SH email : rholder@avnet.co.uk
Europa Classic Tri-gear : G-OWWW, High Cross
PA-28-181 : Piper Archer : G-JANA, EGSG (Stapleford)
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