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Best fuel strainer for RV-12
So I am ready to start putting fuel in the tank for calibration. I will be using premium mogas.
With the 12's unusual fueling opening, and given I will be refueling by myself, is there one "BEST" fuel strainer that takes the worry out of spillage and debris? |
I use a Mr. Funnel to transfer the fuel into a Flo-Fast pump and use that to fill my -12. Is a bit of a pain but works pretty well and I don't have to lift a can to the filler neck. I'd like a better solution but it's the best I've come up with.
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I fuel this way... http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...35&postcount=1
I add a full 5 gallons at a time but only after verifying tank will accept that quantity. I use a wooden dip stick with 2 gallon markings to measure tank level. In my opinion the course strainer in the tank and the fine strainer in the gascolator are sufficient to trap all debris. This is verified by visual examination of both carb float bowls at each condition inspection. Bowls have always been perfectly clean... |
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so fast with Flo Fast
I second the vote for Flo Fast and the Mr Funnel.
So easy and no splash. Ten turns on the handle per gal of fuel. 90 seconds to transfer 7 gal. |
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It's also easy to fabricate yourself. The blue thing is a pump to pressurize the jerrycan. 20l (5,3USG) will take about 3 minutes to transfer. I replaced the hose with a longer one so the jerrycan can stand on the floor. Two 20liters are enough for "day tot day flying" (we don't have mogas at the airport). The transfer kit is relatively cheap and lightweight. The pump can be replaced with a e.g. a footpump or compressed air. |
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Double Screen Mr Funnel
Let me add, if you go with the Mr Funnel, get the double screen. The single screen is much too slow.
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