ORIGINAL: jzrf6c
Despite what you may hear Nitro fuel can explode. One of the guys at our field was fueling his B-25 and when he hit the pump switch (located on the top of the jug) and BANG! He was blasted with burning fuel. And remember, alcohol fires have no real visible flames.
So, bottom line, I'd always keep fuel lines as far away from any source of sparks, like switches, as possible!
I with you on this one. The switch appears to be a quality setup and look nice, but I too have "seen" nitro burn and it is kinda scary. I think the chances of igniting it are pretty slim especially if the Electrical wires are well insulated. What concerns me is the fact tht you wil pull that fuel line in and out constantly rubbing it against the side of the case which could eventually cut the line.
I think it is a cool idea but I like to keep my electrical components and nitro on different sides of the plane.