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                           Stratus-List Digest Archive
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                     Total Messages Posted Sat 07/05/08: 2
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Today's Message Index:
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     1. 12:29 PM - Fuel Plumbing ?   (Andy Fultz)
     2. 12:54 PM - Re: Fuel Plumbing ?   (Bryan Martin)
 
 
 
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Time: 12:29:45 PM PST US
From: "Andy Fultz" <andynfultz@bellsouth.net>
Subject: Stratus-List: Fuel Plumbing ? 


I'm trying to finalize my fuel system plumbing and was wondering what you
guys have found to be the best size of fuel line from the header tank to the
firewall? ? I'm installing a STRATUS EA-81 in my AVID Speedwing. I'm
thinking 1/4" will do as most of the fittings at the wing tanks and the
header tank are 1/8" NPT. 1/8" NPT fittings only have a 3/16" ID. Thanks.

Andy F.


________________________________  Message 2  _____________________________________


Time: 12:54:46 PM PST US
From: Bryan Martin <bryanmmartin@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Stratus-List: Fuel Plumbing ? 


As long as you use 1/4" ID line it should be OK. If you are using  
aluminum tubing, you should use 3/8" OD which gives about 1/4" ID.  
Flexible hose sizes are stated in nominal inside diameter while tubing  
sizes are stated in outside diameter. Keep the number of fittings  
ahead of the pump to a minimum to minimize restrictions to the flow.  
Every fitting will cause a small drop in the fuel pressure when the  
fuel is flowing.


On Jul 5, 2008, at 3:25 PM, Andy Fultz wrote:

> >
>
> I'm trying to finalize my fuel system plumbing and was wondering  
> what you
> guys have found to be the best size of fuel line from the header  
> tank to the
> firewall? ? I'm installing a STRATUS EA-81 in my AVID Speedwing. I'm
> thinking 1/4" will do as most of the fittings at the wing tanks and  
> the
> header tank are 1/8" NPT. 1/8" NPT fittings only have a 3/16" ID.  
> Thanks.
>


-- 
Bryan Martin
N61BM, CH 601 XL,
RAM Subaru, Stratus redrive.
do not archive.


 

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