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1. 04:56 AM - Re: Re: Wing Tank Fuel Senders? (Barry J Edwards)
2. 07:06 AM - Re: Re: Wing Tank Fuel Senders? (Bernard Wilder)
3. 07:28 AM - Auto type fuel level sensors (everettmcollier)
4. 08:36 AM - Re: Re: Wing Tank Fuel Senders? (Larry Wheat)
5. 08:53 AM - =?utf-8?Q?Re:__Re:_Wing_Tank_Fuel_Senders=3F? ()
6. 09:23 PM - Re: Re: Wing Tank Fuel Senders? (Keith Palmer)
7. 09:29 PM - Re: Re: Wing Tank Fuel Senders? (Matt Brock)
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| Subject: | Re: Wing Tank Fuel Senders? |
Hi Matt,
I installed some resistance style senders that I think I got from AS&S
many years ago. I reduced the arm length to make better use of the
entire resistance track so that I get =98full=99 and
=98empty=99 on the fuel gauge. Of course, they don=99t
read the top couple of gallons in the tank, but I=99m not
concerned that that fraction, it=99s the last gallon or two that I
am worried about! Mine read accurately all the way down to the last half
gallon. Photo attached. These have worked well for the last 18 years or
so.
Barry
G-XPXP Taildragger UK
From: mjb777
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 11:36 PM
Subject: Pulsar-List: Re: Wing Tank Fuel Senders?
Thanks Guys,
Larry, i assume that is 6 gallons per side and you get full indications?
Is anyone using automotive/ marine style resistance with float type
senders, and can share their experience with those?
Regards,
Matt.
--------
Pulsar 1 TD Kit.
Captain B777.
Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=418634#418634
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| Subject: | Re: Wing Tank Fuel Senders? |
I don't trust any fuel gauge,,, even the ones in our FBO's Cessnas.
I known how much fuel I burn per hour. I fill my tanks before every
flight. I have a panel mounted clock. I switch tanks every half hour.
My bladder limits my flight time to three or three and a half hours,
at which time I have at least five gallons reserve.
Works for me.
Bernie Wilder
On Thu, Feb 13, 2014 at 7:44 AM, Barry J Edwards <barry@connisbeare.com> wrote:
> Hi Matt,
>
> I installed some resistance style senders that I think I got from AS&S many
> years ago. I reduced the arm length to make better use of the entire
> resistance track so that I get 'full' and 'empty' on the fuel gauge. Of
> course, they don't read the top couple of gallons in the tank, but I'm not
> concerned that that fraction, it's the last gallon or two that I am worried
> about! Mine read accurately all the way down to the last half gallon. Photo
> attached. These have worked well for the last 18 years or so.
>
> Barry
> G-XPXP Taildragger UK
>
> From: mjb777
> Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 11:36 PM
> To: pulsar-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Pulsar-List: Re: Wing Tank Fuel Senders?
>
>
> Thanks Guys,
>
> Larry, i assume that is 6 gallons per side and you get full indications?
>
> Is anyone using automotive/ marine style resistance with float type
> senders, and can share their experience with those?
>
> Regards,
>
> Matt.
>
> --------
> Pulsar 1 TD Kit.
> Captain B777.
> Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=418634#418634
>
>
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| Subject: | Auto type fuel level sensors |
Matt,
I used the resistance type along with a 5 volt regulator. I put a 510 ohm resistor
in series with the sensor. The output goes to my EIS which I used to scale
the output.
The setup limits the current in the sensor to less than 10 mA. The regulator keeps
the readings independent of the aircraft buss voltage and also limits the
open circuit voltage at the sensor to 5 volts and can take a short should it
occur.
I have 9 gal tanks, and I chose to scale it so my maximum reading is 7 minimum
is zero. I also use a fuel flow meter.
Everett
Sent from my iPad.
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| Subject: | Re: Wing Tank Fuel Senders? |
Correct. I rely on the time of flight vs the known fuel load which I check every
flight. Cheers, Larry N852LW
On Feb 12, 2014, at 3:36 PM, mjb777 <mattbrock777@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Thanks Guys,
>
> Larry, i assume that is 6 gallons per side and you get full indications?
>
> Is anyone using automotive/ marine style resistance with float type senders,
and can share their experience with those?
>
> Regards,
>
> Matt.
>
> --------
> Pulsar 1 TD Kit.
> Captain B777.
> Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.
>
>
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=418634#418634
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Wing Tank Fuel Senders? |
Do you stop the clock when you stop for a pee ? as time marches on.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pulsar-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pulsar-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bernard Wilder
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2014 5:05 PM
Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: Re: Wing Tank Fuel Senders?
<bernard.wilder2@gmail.com>
I don't trust any fuel gauge,,, even the ones in our FBO's Cessnas.
I known how much fuel I burn per hour. I fill my tanks before every
flight. I have a panel mounted clock. I switch tanks every half hour.
My bladder limits my flight time to three or three and a half hours,
at which time I have at least five gallons reserve.
Works for me.
Bernie Wilder
On Thu, Feb 13, 2014 at 7:44 AM, Barry J Edwards <barry@connisbeare.com>
wrote:
> Hi Matt,
>
> I installed some resistance style senders that I think I got from AS&S
many
> years ago. I reduced the arm length to make better use of the entire
> resistance track so that I get 'full' and 'empty' on the fuel gauge. Of
> course, they don't read the top couple of gallons in the tank, but I'm not
> concerned that that fraction, it's the last gallon or two that I am
worried
> about! Mine read accurately all the way down to the last half gallon.
Photo
> attached. These have worked well for the last 18 years or so.
>
> Barry
> G-XPXP Taildragger UK
>
> From: mjb777
> Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 11:36 PM
> To: pulsar-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Pulsar-List: Re: Wing Tank Fuel Senders?
>
>
> Thanks Guys,
>
> Larry, i assume that is 6 gallons per side and you get full indications?
>
> Is anyone using automotive/ marine style resistance with float type
> senders, and can share their experience with those?
>
> Regards,
>
> Matt.
>
> --------
> Pulsar 1 TD Kit.
> Captain B777.
> Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=418634#418634
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Wing Tank Fuel Senders? |
The physiological aspects of fuel use and bladder capacity is an angle I haven't
put much time into yet.......
Otherwise.........anyone had other types of leaks.....with automotive fuel senders
in the end panels?.............
Regards,
Matt Brock.
+971507052665.
Original Message
From: Keith Palmer
Sent: Friday, 14 February 2014 13:25
Reply To: pulsar-list@matronics.com
Subject: RE: Pulsar-List: Re: Wing Tank Fuel Senders?
Do you stop the clock when you stop for a pee ? as time marches on.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pulsar-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pulsar-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bernard Wilder
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2014 5:05 PM
Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: Re: Wing Tank Fuel Senders?
<bernard.wilder2@gmail.com>
I don't trust any fuel gauge,,, even the ones in our FBO's Cessnas.
I known how much fuel I burn per hour. I fill my tanks before every
flight. I have a panel mounted clock. I switch tanks every half hour.
My bladder limits my flight time to three or three and a half hours,
at which time I have at least five gallons reserve.
Works for me.
Bernie Wilder
On Thu, Feb 13, 2014 at 7:44 AM, Barry J Edwards <barry@connisbeare.com>
wrote:
> Hi Matt,
>
> I installed some resistance style senders that I think I got from AS&S
many
> years ago. I reduced the arm length to make better use of the entire
> resistance track so that I get 'full' and 'empty' on the fuel gauge. Of
> course, they don't read the top couple of gallons in the tank, but I'm not
> concerned that that fraction, it's the last gallon or two that I am
worried
> about! Mine read accurately all the way down to the last half gallon.
Photo
> attached. These have worked well for the last 18 years or so.
>
> Barry
> G-XPXP Taildragger UK
>
> From: mjb777
> Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 11:36 PM
> To: pulsar-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Pulsar-List: Re: Wing Tank Fuel Senders?
>
>
> Thanks Guys,
>
> Larry, i assume that is 6 gallons per side and you get full indications?
>
> Is anyone using automotive/ marine style resistance with float type
> senders, and can share their experience with those?
>
> Regards,
>
> Matt.
>
> --------
> Pulsar 1 TD Kit.
> Captain B777.
> Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=418634#418634
>
>
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