Fuel flow indicator

[GRR]

I'm thinking of buying a fuel flow indicator ( probably the Plastimo model ).

But before I do, I would like to know if they are any benefit or simply tell you what you already know or just something else to worry about.

 

[rafiki_]

It might help you to determine your most efficient running speed in different conditions?

 

[Firefly625]

Fitted one last year. Excellent bit of kit. I have Navman chartplotter etc so navman fuel flow meter cost me £65 and I fitted it in an hour. Certainly saved the outlay cost already.

I do now cruise as slightly lower rev's than previously, but only by 1knot and that makes a difference of 2 litres and hour...

 

[Freebee]

are you diesel of petrol powered, if diesel you may need one in the fuel return line to measure whats flowed though the first flowmeter and passed back to tank.

 

[Mymobo]

Anyone tried the Garmin version?

 

[rogerthebodger]

And make sure that the flow rates through the feed and return lines are compatible with the two senders as there is a minimum flow required in the return line sender.

 

[GRR]

hi

single Volvo 431 Petrol /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[Firefly625]

Single engine petrol boat is the easiest to add a fuel flow meter to...

... twin engine diesel's are a whole different story!