In a message dated 11/13/2005 9:46:11 AM Eastern Standard Time, aerobe...@cox.net writes:
> Sounds like automating your back up fuel pump would be a good idea. > > > >Their are a few different methods I can think of to do this. Monitoring > >your fuel pressure with a pressure switch which can then activate an > >annunciator light as well as the back up pump or measuing the current to > >the main pump, to do the same. > I have never flown anything that has only electric pumps, but wouldn't it be best to use one as primary and the other just like a boost pump on an aircraft with a mechanical fuel pump. i.e. 2nd pump on for take off and landing and anytime under 1000 ft agl. Just my 2 cents worth Best Regards, Riley Collins Rutledge, TN KR2-SS Lycoming
