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Location: Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Japan
Registered: January 2003
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Re: Fuel Pump Test Rig - Help Please
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Wed, 02 June 2004 00:51

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just another thought... how hard would it be to get one of those cheap mower fuel containers, cut a hole at the top, and bolt in the pump assembly? even if it doesn't seal perfectly, some silicon around the edges will stop vapours for a little while, or if you are keen, epoxy it in... then at least the fuel is pretty well contained.. better than bucket 
make sure the electrical connections at the pump end are solid, and run the other end to a battery.. chargers often provide much more than 12V depending on load... and pumps can draw 5-10A!!
if you have a battery isolator switch, set that up at the battery, with battery 5m away or so.... at least you won't need to be anywhere near the fuel...
mmm fear of fuel and fire is a good thing saves you skin from turning into bacon 
have fun 
Cya, Stewart
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