Griffo,
I've never had a problem with mine. Not even the quick disconnects or those
plastic
filter elements.
As the dealer I kept mine stock for obvious reasons. I've never found that
these
were delicate or easily broken unless dropped.
I've grown to like them. There is a technique, and with the setup I have, are
well protected.
My technique is to Loctite the fixed end of the tube, change the rubber rings,
tighten the filters down, add the spring per the manual,
Wrench down the ends just snug to note compression. Allow to set while I do the
other filter, then tighten one more time until I'm satisfied the glass is
compressed
into the rubber.
After install and full of fuel, I check them again after a few hours to be sure
there are no leaks and press on.
Operationally, I check them after fueling for debris, (with a 914 I run a pump
and let the fuel run through the filters on both sides to check for debris),
then
change them annually or when dirty (which is never).
$10 a year.
I use AvGas so, I get by longer than those using Jerry Cans and auto fuel.
I keep a spare in my cross country kit bag ready to go.
One of my clients put a metal polished camping mirror (piece of polished
stainless)
under his filters so he can see the bottom of the filter easier. Nice touch.
Best Regards,
Bud Yerly
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Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2021 9:13 PM
Subject: Europa-List: Re: Water Drain
Terrific suggestions Bud.
I have never been a fan of the screw together reusable filters that so many
like.
I find them to be Heavy, Prone to leaking, Messy, Expensive & Fragile
As an alternative, I suggest Hengst H103WK & H102WK
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These filters area a relativly cheap gauze fuel filter, almost indestructible,
light weight & you can see any contamination build up. You can clean them (HP
air) but hardly worth while.
I have carried a couple of spares for years but never had the occasion to use
them.
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