Best fuel strainer for RV-12

[Sunriver Ken]

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?

[tomkk]

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.

[Gagarin737]

I use a mr Funnel and 20l metal jerrycans with a fuel transfer kit.

[Piper J3]

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...

[Phantom30]

Originally Posted by Gagarin737

I use a mr Funnel and 20l metal jerrycans with a fuel transfer kit.

The link for your fuel transfer thingy doesn't show much...how does it work and where can one be purchased? I'm getting to old to lift 5 gal cans (scared of messing up paint job)😎

[Jackkclark]

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.

[Gagarin737]

Originally Posted by Phantom30

The link for your fuel transfer thingy doesn't show much...how does it work and where can one be purchased? I'm getting to old to lift 5 gal cans (scared of messing up paint job)😎

ebay link
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.

[Piper J3]

Originally Posted by Gagarin737

ebay link
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.

Wondering how safe it is to pressurize a fuel can? Might at least think about static spark and appropriate grounding...

[Gagarin737]

Originally Posted by Piper J3

Wondering how safe it is to pressurize a fuel can? Might at least think about static spark and appropriate grounding...

I made a bolt in the jerrycan handle and the jerrycan is grounded to the plane with accu alligator clamps.

[Jackkclark]

Let me add, if you go with the Mr Funnel, get the double screen. The single screen is much too slow.