progers
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| posted on 24/12/08 at 11:06 AM |
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Bulkhead connector for swirl pot
Hi,
I was wondering if anyone could recommend a reasonably priced bulkhead connector that I could use to connect two wires to fuel pump that is sited in a
swirl pot (i.e. secondary fuel tank).
I can only find military grade things and wondered how other people have solved this issue. The swirl pot itself will only be at a few psi as it is
fed by a low pressure facet pump from the main tank. Ideally I would like the connector to be relatively small in diameter.
Any help appreciated
Cheers
Paul
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BenB
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| posted on 24/12/08 at 11:39 AM |
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I'd be tempted to use a polyamide waterproof gland like these from Maplins.
I'd use 2-core wire with a round outer cover to ensure you get a good seal.
Should handle a few PSI nicely. Not sure how many cm H20 IP68 is but should be okay.
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BenB
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| posted on 24/12/08 at 11:43 AM |
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Aha! Just looked it up.
IP68= immersion beyond 1 m
1M of H20 = 1.408 PSI
So should be okay. the seal is neoprene, which seeing as you get neoprene petrol pipe shouldn't be a problem!!!
http://www.cjk.co.uk/properties-polyamide-polycarbonate.shtml
suggests the polyamide material should be fine with petrol too 
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coozer
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| posted on 24/12/08 at 12:13 PM |
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I used electrical glands like the pic above. Got them in B&Q.
You can just see them above the battery.....JPG)
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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progers
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| posted on 24/12/08 at 12:31 PM |
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Cheers guys, looks promising
- Paul
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