Fuel cut off solenoid

[Shaunb]

Hi everyone
Looking at buying the fuel cut off solenoid and new fuel hose from here
http://m.vwaircooledworks.co.uk/Web-Shop.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Has anyone bought and fitted it? If so is it recommended and where does it wire up to?
Many thanks in advance

Shaun


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[rlepecha]

Bought my solenoid from http://lpg-tech.co.uk/product.php?id_product=20" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

This one is in stock and appears to be the same part.
http://www.lpgshop.co.uk/petrol-shut-off-valve/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Fitted under the fuel tank, with a piece of stainless steel mounted to one of the bolts that hold the fuel tank straps in place.
See the last post on my thread.

http://forum.earlybay.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=52642&start=20" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Then bought fuel hose from
http://hoseworld.com/acatalog/Biofuel-Hose.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Someone else might have better photos of mounting methods.

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[Chico]

Hi

I fitted the air-cooled works solenoid and "fit and forget " fuel lines, i ran to a hidden switch shhh under dash/seat/in engine bay / wherever you like , but you have to flick it every time you drive it ! , it was a piece of mind thing for me , both security wise ,there run outa fuel by the end of the street! if they steal it ( i don't have a garage) , and a cut off in case of fire ,
Its been great , a couple of times I've forgot to flick the switch so have "broken down" run out of fuel till i remember to flick switch ! doh ! but works perfectly and flawlessly , was slightly concerned that it runs "warm" to the the touch , but after speaking to them this is normal, but would suggest you have on a switch or don't leave your ignition on !
If you haven't had your tank out and cleaned it , i would suggest a standard fuel filter pre the solenoid/filter . i fitted mine here
which worked for me but not per instructions . Kit comes complete with everything including fitting instructions , i emailed them on a Sunday with a query and got a response same day so no complaints .
Is it better than any other kit ? I don't know , it works, its piece of mind and the service from them was great .
Happy Days

Chico

 

[Shaunb]

Sounds like a good idea with the hidden switch, I assume that is instead of wiring from ignition. Is it normally fed from coil?


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[Chico]

HI
You can run from any Ignition live ( not permanent live ) but you should fuse it can't remember off hand but think its was 1 amp maybe 0.5 , it does say in the instructions .
If i get a chance ill have a look tomorrow at fuse rating , think there is a link on there website that gives the instructions or drop [email protected] an email , he's very friendly and helpful .

Chico

 

[jonboylaw]

I looked a a few solenoids and settled on the Durite one as it ran cool. Some of the others I found excessively warm after a few minutes being energised. I know the fuel will cool it but I felt is was not best practise to rely on fuel to cool the solenoid.


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[Dogo]

What's the benefit of this? in case of fire? theft?...

 

[newhippy]

Mine takes it's feed from their automatic fire extinguisher so if that activates it also cuts the fuel off, but a seperate switch sounds good for security.

 

[jonboylaw]

Mainly for fire safety. I run mine in series with my inertial cutoff switch and electric fuel pump. If I get a bump then both cut the fuel. Would also put in series with a fire suppression kit.


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[Bazzaworld]

What's the benefit of this? in case of fire? theft?...

I fitted one to my bus for 2 reasons first one Obvously so I can cut the fuel in case of fire, and the second,I have a tracker fitted to my camper I can cut the fuel by sending a text to the tracker devise which in turn will cut the fuel stopping the camper if it's stolen