ifty Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Hi guys, I've come across this fuel gauge gadget and was wondering if anyone has used it. It's 99 euro + shipping. What do you think? Or if you can suggest an alternative one which you have personally used. Thanks. http://www.parapilots.nl/en/contributor ... nk-sensor/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon_dunn Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Don't have one.... it's a complete waste of money -that's why. Buy a polished stainless steel mirror and a bit of string, tie it onto your frame, store it in the harness and monitors the fuel level throughout the flight- as any good pilot should be doing. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukppg Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Hi Ifty, The Shipping from Holland is 30 Euros and then you Add the Dutch VAT for export at 25%. At the current Euro Rate this works out at approx £131.00 UKPPG are the UK and Ireland Importers for this product and they offer this same device for £99.00 including VAT and UK delivery to your door. http://www.ukppg.com/apps/webstore/prod ... ow/2997863 UKPPG also offer the Fuel Management System for £149.00 also including VAT and P&P http://www.ukppg.com/apps/webstore/prod ... ow/2997870 Hope this helps Ifty Nigel Hi guys,I've come across this fuel gauge gadget and was wondering if anyone has used it. It's 99 euro + shipping. What do you think? Or if you can suggest an alternative one which you have personally used. Thanks. http://www.parapilots.nl/en/contributor ... nk-sensor/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon_dunn Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Still doesen't take a rocket scientist to work out your burn rate... Calibrated tank and a mirror- keep it simple, light and inexpensive, with 100% reliability. Spend your money on fuel, fly more, get more experience. At straight/level flight your burnrate will be pretty constant. Its best to check the flight duration first, estimate you're fuel level- then check the tank so that if there are any abnormalities you will know. Blind faith in some technologies is sometimes not the best answer. gd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enzo200500 Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Just wondering about how the unit reacts when fuel gets low and is sloshing around in the tank. Does the led flash like a cheap church disco or is the signal 'damped' in some way? Personally, I'd go for the mirror - K.I.S.S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 The less to go wrong the better.... Mirror on a bit of string... Or take a photos with your camera if your mirror breaks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_k Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Doubt if this fuel sensor will work on a metal tank Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ifty Posted March 18, 2012 Author Share Posted March 18, 2012 Thanks for all your help guys. Nigel... didn't know you sold it to be honest or else i would have rang you first. I'll get a few more hours of flying under my belt and see how it all goes. Maybe I'll manage without it and need only a mirror like Gordon has said. All advice taken aboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 I have no trouble seing my fuel level with a mirror and a bit of string on my Bailey... If i need to make 100% of my level i use a little bit of fuel die in the tank and makes it 100% better.. I also use my camera and zoom in to the photo to look at the level. I have never run out of fuel even after doing some rather long XC's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbertflyer Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 where do you get your fuel dye from? Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilzy Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 My mate had a Bailey and he put a small plastic ball in the sight glass that would float on top and was very visable, he said it was perfect!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trickyh Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 morgy, i'll try the mirror but i have my doubts, i aint got no fuel dye but that would make it more visible, the goddam tube is so tiny and now slightly discoloured with age i have to squint and shake when on the ground..... neilzy, the plastic ball is an excellent idea, would have to be a very small ball though, i'm off to find one Check any plastic ball you find to make sure it's safe to be immersed in petrol first. You don't want a dissolved lump of fondue like gunge blocking up your carb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trickyh Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 where do you get your fuel dye from?Richard Most half decent model shops do fuel dye. Model Technics was a popular brand when I was still flying model heli's http://www.modeltechnics.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ifty Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 Just ordered this retractable mirror. Hopefully should do the trick. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390388849026? ... 97.c0.m619 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbertflyer Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Let us know if your balls float........... I cant find any plastic which floats in fuel yet. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendmeroundthehedge Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Never bother checking fuel level. The old gal holds 4 gallon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Meds If you struggle to see the fuel tube then try the camera trick works a treat.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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