What voltage for the kerosene pump?
06-30-2007 | 11:19 AM
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What voltage for the kerosene pump?
Hi,
I have purchased a kerosene pump as that used on the Jersey Modeler Fuel cans
to what voltage has to work?
Thanks in advance
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I have purchased a kerosene pump as that used on the Jersey Modeler Fuel cans
to what voltage has to work?
Thanks in advance
Best Regards
06-30-2007 | 12:46 PM
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RE: What voltage for the kerosene pump?
ORIGINAL: Shok
I have not used that exact pump, but the one I have is 12 volts, but I run it at 6 volts too keep the pressure down when fueling
I have not used that exact pump, but the one I have is 12 volts, but I run it at 6 volts too keep the pressure down when fueling
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06-30-2007 | 12:48 PM
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RE: What voltage for the kerosene pump?
ORIGINAL: KC36330
i use the same pump and use a 7.2v pack from a JetCat ECU.
kc
i use the same pump and use a 7.2v pack from a JetCat ECU.
kc
many thanks for your reply.
What amperage?
Thanks in advance
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06-30-2007 | 03:28 PM
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RE: What voltage for the kerosene pump?
Some have found that running this pump on 6.0 or even 4.8 V will not decrease the fill time much (measured fill time doesn't appear linear to voltage), but it avoids bulging tanks; decreasing the likelihood of a split in moulded tanks later on in the jet's life. 7.2 V is an absolute max for our application...
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06-30-2007 | 11:42 PM
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RE: What voltage for the kerosene pump?
Gary, I use 5 cell as well with a return tube from planes tank vent back to fuel can vent, in a closed loop. I think I pumped a whole 5 gallons one day and when I recharged the 3800nimh it took 1400mah. Pretty easy goin.
It does take longer but there is no need to watch the process and it gets done without tank splits Like Kelly mentioned.
Copcat, I like this fuel container, where did you get it? I have a dark blue one from JM and it is darn hard for me to see the level inside. Anybody know?
Joe
It does take longer but there is no need to watch the process and it gets done without tank splits Like Kelly mentioned.
ORIGINAL: grbaker
I use a 5 cell NiMH 4400 mah pack on mine.
I use a 5 cell NiMH 4400 mah pack on mine.
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07-01-2007 | 06:49 AM
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RE: What voltage for the kerosene pump?
I've got one of the first Jersey Modeler fuel cans. It has a 9.6 volt pack and it is way too much...I haven't split any tanks as I use all large fuel line on EVERYTHING but I did notice that during a hot refueling the turbine RPM increased substantially when the fuel pump switch was turned on....I was putting so much pressure on the system that I was over-running the turbine pump..[:@]...If left in this condition for very long (Long enough to fill the tanks) you can over-temp the turbine...I won't ever hot fuel again until I lower the voltage to the fuel can pump...
Speaking of fuel cans---Does anyone know where to purchase a "Low Boy" fuel can so that I can install my current Jersey Modeler electronics to the new Low Boy???
Kevin
Speaking of fuel cans---Does anyone know where to purchase a "Low Boy" fuel can so that I can install my current Jersey Modeler electronics to the new Low Boy???
Kevin
08-01-2007 | 12:05 AM
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RE: What voltage for the kerosene pump?
I used to run 6 cells and would get a lot of static with a ZAP everytime I switched off the pump. I went to a 4 cell pack and I have not been zapped since. The fill time is a bit longer than with 6cells, but not much. Scott
