| A simple way to fill bladder Tanks |
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| Fueling a pressure bladder fuel system can be made easy with the pressure pumping system shown on the right. The system uses 1/16" ID latex tubing, two 1/8" ID one-way valves, and a Tee fitting with 1/8" OD barbed end fittings. All parts are available on line from McMaster Carr (catalog pages 97 & 112) for less than $10. As the plunger of the syringe is pulled out fuel is drawn from the fuel jug. It can flow into the syringe through the one way valve but not back. The one way valve only lets fuel come into the syringe. It shuts when pressure is push back to it. When the plunger of the syringe is shoved forward it cannot flow back into the fuel jug as the left one way valve prevents it. Therefore fuel is forced through the right side one way valve into the bladder. It can not come back as the valve closes. To put two more ounces into the bladder simply repeat the process. |
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| All components shown (except syringe) are availble on line from McMaster- Carr. |
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