How-to: A cheap fueling system for rc airplanes
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- I'm a big fan of using 1 gallon cans to store my gas and glow rc airplane fuel. In this How-to I'll walk you through creating your own cost effective fueling system using a DuBro Kwik Fill Fitting, a hand pump, and a 1 gallon Midwest gas can from Autozone.
STUFF U NEED
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DuBro Kwik Fill Fuel Can Fitting
www.dubro.com/...
DuBro Kwik Fuel Pump
www.dubro.com/...
Fuel Clunk
www.dubro.com/...
Tygon Gasoline Diesel Tubing
www.dubro.com/...
Autozone Midwest 1 Gallon Gas Can
www.autozone.c...
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Thanks for the video and the info that it provided!! I have designed and 3D printed up an adapter disk to hold the Kwik fill fitting and too seal the top.
Please share!
Where is the link ?
I've seen this exact "tutorial" in an article on the RC Universe forum, called "How Do I…. Make a Gas Can"
Great minds 😄
Made my plastic cap and it worked just as good if not better that was isn’t corroded
Thanks for the video! I can't work out why everyone is so focused in putting these fittings in the lid when the can itself is made of thick plastic though. I just used a step-drill to put a hole in the flat shoulder section next to the lid. This works much better as far as keeping the install neat and not twisting up your fuel lines when you're refilling the can. Also, a quick hit with a heat gun (or hairdryer) softens the tygon tubing enough for it to slip right on to the fittings. Once I have eveything laid out it takes less than a minute.
Noice!! Tapping the fuel can at the side of the cap? Brilliant 👏🏽 💯
Clear presentation. Well done!
Great video. My only observation is why do you need a clunk to go right to the bottom of the fuel can . If you had it half an inch short you would of course not be able to use every drop of fuel but you would avoid picking up any sediment that might would have sunk to the bottom of the tank. I do this with a diesel heater in my sons shed and it works a treat using recovered fuel from scrapped cars , trucks and so on.
Solid point. I do have a fuel filter in my fuel line in each airplane - that gets cleaned on the regular. So while I don't filter from the can, I do ensure each engine has a filter installed on the main line to the carb.
Thanks for your video
Very good thanks
Thanks, show us the mix ratio too
CENTER HOLE DRiLLING-When drilling the center hole for the DuBro Kwik Fill Fuel Can Fitting, 1) Before cutting the circle out of the scrap basswood, drill a smaller pilot hole (with a variable speed drill). Gradually increase the size of the drill bit (maybe 3-4 sizes), until you reach the desired diameter hole. Read Brobolio's below comment about transporting gas jug with the Dubro Kwik Fill. Makes sense. Paul the carpenter
Wise words...
Does heating blue glow silicon fuel line help make it easier to put on like yellow gas lines?
Nope. Blue silicone's molecular structure (?) makes it exceptionally resistant to high heat. Once you get it to a certain temperature, it only compromises/damages the line. It won't give you the ability to reshape or reform it.
@@theskyllama Thanks! I finished building the fueling system, which was heavily based on what you did. The blue silicone line slid on without too much effort.
Those 3/32 fuel lines split as you were putting them on the plastic fittings. Perhaps you should go up a size?
After the fact I realized that I just needed to heat up the tubing with my heat gun and soften the tube. It then fit like a glove with no split! Yeah, I think I'll try some larger tubing next time. Solid advice.
Wow
That was funny
Much appreciated 🙏🏽 glad to have added a little comedy to your day
Made my out plastic cup
What kit is that hanging from the wall behind you?
Don't know, sorry. I picked it up at a swap meet "as is" because it was fully loaded... and then ended up as wall art 😂
Why not use the red cap that comes with the jug, grind down vertical lip flush with cap and drill that cap in lieu of wood.
Good question. The lid on this jug was flimsy, odd shaped, and I couldn't get a good flat surface underneath to make a good seal.
Great IDEA. BUT I HAVE BEEN USING THIS IDEA FOR OVER 40 YEARS FLYING R/C AIRCRAFT.
Then you my friend should be considered inspiration for me making this video. Keep sharing that knowledge!
Then you my friend should be considered inspiration for me making this video. Keep sharing that knowledge!
I see the pipe split when you were pushing it onto the fuel tank fitting
.. Crickey thats not a very good pipe at all... Chinese no doubt
That was actually me. I split it to get a fit started. Wasn't until after that someone said, "Yo, heat that tube up hot before you squeeze it on. It'll make it easier." 😖
Jersey Modeler 2.5RHP-R is better ( ..so they say!)
Mine is even simpler and has no moving parts.
Please share!
Very smart
Yes please share
@@brianscutt6298 I use a 1 quart plastic (poly) bottle , 2 fuel lines and a squeeze pump from a Sphygmomanometer. Two hoses go in thru the bottle top (nice squeeze fit to seal). One hose has clunk on end and goes to the bottom of the bottle the other end has your refill / filter probe. The other hose goes just thru the bottle top so its always above the fluid and the other end has the squeeze bulb. Connect your refill probe to your aircraft and start pressurising the bottle with the bulb. When not in use, remove the bulb and attach a pneumatic system exhaust silencer so the bottle is always vented and won't pressurise in storage. The silencer also acts as a filter to keep crap out as well. I've been using this system for 6 years. I always carry 2 full bottles. At the end of a days flying, I siphon the fuel out of my aircraft back into the bottles.
@@sheara13 You should make a video of your setup...
Pro tip:
Attach the pump to the tank handle with zip ties.
OR...Hot glue it to the side of the tank.
Your welcome. :)
Your video is too technical when it’s so basic
Not sure that technical is the right term, just complicating what should have been a simple installation, blocks of wood, epoxy, neoprene washers et al?
My love for creating the video outweighed my attention to its complexity 😜
Really unsafe. You need to install locking fuel fittings. Those dubro fuel fitting are not meant for long time storage or safe transport of the jug. Maybe using a complete non modified cap for transport or storage might be a better idea.
Good insight Brobolio👍🏽I've been using the same glow fuel tank for 10 years and haven't had any issues. Maybe it's luck? 🤔 However, I transport my tank using a rolling Husky tool case... so it's really protected. Thanks for the feedback 😁
I would also suggest the installation of a fuel filter, not necessary, but wouldn't hurt.
Mine has not leaked or spilt in 20 years of using the Dubro cap fitting.
Haha I must have horse shoes up my ass. 🤣