tank breather needs to be at least 3/8 aluminum (to avoid static build
up) and best place is near the top of the snake. Is that where you have
it Jos?
Graham
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> Hi All,
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> Graham's fittings, aluminum pipes, andair fuel cock and andair gascolator
> before the pumps, fuel flow 130 liters per hour, only one pump running.
> Measured that with an open return line in a bucket. That information agreed
> with the fuel flow indication of the plane. Added a push button to switch off
> the return transducer. Now, during preflight it's easy to check what the raw
> throughput is. There was no noticeable difference with the return line
> connected to the top of the tank, using the vent tube. Some pics are at
> http://www.europaowners.org/kit600 However during the winter stop i will put
> the return-flow line near the top of the filler snake, because i would like
> to improve the tank vent for filling. At the moment it's difficult to fill
> the tank to the brim.
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> Regards,
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> Jos Okhuijsen
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