Rob,
Yes, by all means plan on installing a float
switch. If you install two, you can make a simple automatic system that will
keep your header between 90 and 100% full with no action required from you (an
“off” position and a manual “on” position are part of the system). The circuit
is easy and cheap. The only hard part is installing float switches and that is
easy if you’re doing it before closing out the header. While you are working on
the fuel system, I suggest installing a crossfeed valve. This allows you to burn
all of the fuel in both wings in the event of a single transfer pump
failure.
With the system in “auto” you burn your wing fuel
and leave the header stays full. This is the only safe way I know of to
have the ability to burn both wings together in a low wing plane.
Let me know if you’re interested and I’ll send
photos and the circuit.
Bill Harrelson
N5ZQ 320 2,050 hrs
N6ZQ IV under construction
Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 11:09 AM
Subject: [LML] Header tank
Another request for those who have built the L320/360. I am
just beginning to build up my header tank, and am thinking I might install a
float switch to operate a “Tank Full” warning light when transferring fuel to
the header tank. I am interested in comments from other builders about what you
have done, or even better, what you wish you had done, in setting up the fuel
transfer system.
Regards,
Rob Stevens
Perth Western Australia
L360 60%