View Single Post
  #11   IP: 104.174.83.118
Old 01-09-2021, 01:29 PM
ndutton's Avatar
ndutton ndutton is offline
Afourian MVP
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Torrance, CA
Posts: 9,601
Thanks: 197
Thanked 2,206 Times in 1,423 Posts
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave Neptune View Post
My preference is to not have any kind of electrical spark anywhere near my fuel accept in the cylinder via a spark plug. Those pulse pumps can also leak and there is a constant "make & break" switching while running so the fuel if it leaks is exposed to spark.
Yep, this is the comfort zone that factors into the decision between mechanical and electric fuel pumps. However, in the interest of full disclosure, the electric fuel pump is manufactured, tested and certified to meet the same ignition proof standard as our internal spark producing alternators, starters and distributors.
Attached Images
 
__________________
Neil
1977 Catalina 30
San Pedro, California
prior boats 1987 Westsail 32, 1970 Catalina 22
Had my hands in a few others

Last edited by ndutton; 01-09-2021 at 02:13 PM.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to ndutton For This Useful Post:
TimBSmith (01-09-2021)