Posted by John Cooney on December 31, 2011 at 14:49:26 from (216.80.141.118):
In Reply to: Diesel tank plumbing ? posted by G.Fields on December 31, 2011 at 13:54:26:
Just a thought. By going up over and back down as you described there will be an air trap in the highest part of the piping.IF your pump is somewhat inefficient you may have a problem getting a prime. If so it may be necessary to put a verry SLIGHT!!!,air pressure on the tank to raise the fuel up to the 20 foot run of pipe. Two and a half to three pounds of pressure will be sufficient. Bear in mind every square inch of your tank will have whatever pressure you apply.Thus 2.5 lb X 144 Sq. in. == 288 pounds load on each sq. ft. of tank surface. Use extreme caution.
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