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For those fueling on their own at home/hangar, what kind of set up are you using?

I'm looking for a set up that uses an electric pump, auto-shutoff nozzle, and adequate storage, with ease of filling. I'll be burning primarily MOGAS in my 915 with ethanol free fuel purchased from a nearby c-store, and transporting the fuel to whatever solution I come up with at the hangar to fuel the airplane. MOGAS is not available at any nearby field.

 

TIA

  • Re: DIY fueling at home/hangar

    by » 2 weeks ago


    I bought two of these: https://www.wurxcontainers.com/shop/p/wurxprovidencepeak
    Plus the TRPAIL Pump Option.


    That said, you have to be very careful with Mogas, especially at high altitude and/or in warm weather. Vapor Lock / pump cavitation is far more likely with Mogas, especially winter blend, than with AvGas. This can cause loss of power and even complete engine failure.  Avoid winter blend Mogas at all costs, especially if warm or at high altitude.

    Gas stations in the US are required to sell summer blend from June 1 to September 15. However, there's no enforcement, so some have ended up with winter blend even in late June. Assume you’re getting winter blend from late September through to July.

    For the consumer, there is no indication at the pump if you're getting winter blend or summer blend. As such, I end up using AvGas 90% of the time, just because I can't trust what I'm getting at the pump with Mogas. 


  • Re: DIY fueling at home/hangar

    by » 2 weeks ago


    Mike, thanks for the reminder. I've read that once before at some point during my build (RANS S21), but had forgotten. Warm temps and high DA is the name of the game most of the year here in Northern Colorado.


  • Re: DIY fueling at home/hangar

    by » 2 weeks ago


    High Corey,

    Dont know about the USA, here in Australia, a dedicated 12V petrol pump that will meet all of your criteria is very

    expensive and heavy.

    Most of the  advertised cheaper 12V fuel pumps, specifically exclude petrol

    The pump recommended by Mike, are almost all not much better than a syphon ie have little capacity to pump to

    any sort of a height (head).

    Even at my advanced age I can pour a 20L can into a low wing fuel tank, however high wing or difficult fill point, is

    another matter.

    I made my own 12V pump that works very well. Will do all that you want EXCEPT the auto shut-off

    I used;

    A cheap copy of Holley fuel pump (various flow rates advertised on eBay). 

    EG Kenco Racing 140GPH 14 PSI Black Electric Fuel Pump 

    Short length (to suit your petrol container) of plastic (we call it Poly pipe) irrigation riser, 

    Screw in brass barbed connector + hose clamp,

    Brass or plastic threaded reducer

    Length of automotive fuel hose (think 12mm ID) to suit your application,

    Earth/Ground clamp,

    2 Anderson plugs - one for pump, the other for aircraft battery extension lead

    12V shielded switch 

    Shielded fuse (5 amp?)

    Suitable length of HD 12V cable.

    The Pump is a Vane type, posative displacement, high flow, that will easily pump from ground level to

    a high wing tank.

    I use aircraft power but you could use any 12V battery.

    The Poly pipe riser is threaded, so will screw on to the brass/plastic reducer to connect to the inlet side

    of the pump. The Poly can be easily unscrewed for packing.

     

     

     

     

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  • Re: DIY fueling at home/hangar

    by » 2 weeks ago


    I use one of these...Northern tool supply. They aren't that easy to move around. Any larger, forget about it... 

    Flo n' Go Duramax Scepter, 14-Gal Powered Gas Caddy with 6 GPM Fill-Rite Fuel Pump, Model# PFSG1411


  • Re: DIY fueling at home/hangar

    by » 2 weeks ago


    This little pump uses 2 D-cell batteries, which last longer than I ever imagined.  Costs under $14, moves 2.6 gal/min.  Sold here by Menards (a big-box building materials etc. store) under the brand name Performax.  Shaped like a little baseball bat with a little output hose.  No luck pasting a photo here.

     


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