Originally Posted by
ahicks
Matt, those are no more misleading than telling people that all stopper installations leak. This "stopper" type install has been around forever, and admittedly can be a source of trouble. This doesn't necessarily mean it's a complete junk design, it just suggests you need to pay attention to what you're doing! With gas, and the number of issues apparent among rookies getting used to gas, you could say the same thing about every fuel line connection?
Myself, I find somebody that's selling materials to those having trouble with the stopper type installs, maybe somewhat less than objective? I fully support the fact you are supplying an option, but condemning the stopper type installs completely might be a bit over the top..... -Al
So funny how this topic always turns into an argument! I never said they "ALL" fail. But they can and do. It only has to happen once for it to be a serious problem. And it is not because the install was poor or done incorrectly. For gasoline, it is an inferior system, with a known failure point. If it works for you great. We have a new person to gasoline asking for tips. My tips atr not directed at those that want an argument. The beginners can heed the advice of the experienced or not. Their choice. I have seen long time IMAC guys at the field recently have stopper problems. Almost nobody at our club that I know of use them anymore. Like I said, we have Ethanol in our gas. You would not use a Gas stopper in a glow fuel set up would you? Well, that is what is going on in my state. Lucky you, that you have better gas than we do. My solution- screw on cap tanks. A much better system. A word to the wise should be sufficient.