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moparjet
03-19-2007, 03:28 PM
how important is it to have equal length lines from tank to a tee when drawing from both tanks?
67weimann
03-19-2007, 07:03 PM
Most of us run equal lengths. I don't know how important it is but, like others, I run Stainless braided lines. They aren't cheap so, I only wanted to do them once and do them right. So, I ran equal lengths.
I don't think they will ever draw completely equal, so put a valve on each line coming from the tank and when one goes empty, close that valve and draw from the other tank...:D
moparjet
03-20-2007, 04:14 AM
what valves do you put in the lines?
Jetaholic
03-20-2007, 08:31 AM
Ball valves.
67weimann
03-20-2007, 02:54 PM
Ball valves.
Yeah, I would assume you could use any type of valves but, a ball valve would be the best for the application...:D
moparjet
03-20-2007, 03:35 PM
Yeah, I would assume you could use any type of valves but, a ball valve would be the best for the application...:D
fuel wolnt hurt the valves...or leak?
67weimann
03-20-2007, 03:38 PM
No, they'll be fine. As long as they are properly installed they won't leak...:D
460 jus getn it
03-20-2007, 05:22 PM
My hoses are different lengths and i havent had a problem with getting fuel. The water seperator if on the passenger side so that tank draws a little faster then the drivers tank. I run them both together.
wet77
03-20-2007, 06:54 PM
My last setup I ran was dual tanks, equal lines into a Perma cool filter/water seperator then one line to the fuel pump ect...
I had to use earls ball valves to control the rate of each tank so they would draw equally.
Worked great once you have the system balanced.
I am using braided #8 lines for fuel.
If you are interested in the ball valves I had let me know there in great shape and are the stainless high $ ones from Earls Fittings
wet77
03-23-2007, 08:59 AM
here is a pic of those valves I used
I looked back at my slips and they were $25.39 each
If they will work for you I will sell them for $35 plus shipping they are in like new condition and have the right seals in them to be used with fuel.
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=27110&stc=1&d=1174669119
centerhill condor
03-23-2007, 05:19 PM
the condor came with an electric tank switch. The system has worked very well. You'll never equalize the hose friction and fluid levels on a moving platform. It could work enough..but what about that day? You know the one.
wet77
03-23-2007, 06:19 PM
I here you on the electronic switcher I just put one in but its because I am now using two different octane fuels
Plus that valve will cost you about $330:sqeyes:
I ended up just closing one valve on that original setup just slightly and it worked great last year, I just switched to the electric valve and am sold on it!