Fuel tap with mounting

[aitchem]

Hello,
I have been searching for a fuel tap with a built in mounting.
I can find in-line taps which "dangle" mid-pipe, but, I want the tap to be a hard fix so I can run a rubber hose to the tank from there. Any suggestions.?
Also, is there any value in "hiding" a second tap somewhere in case some tealeaf takes a fancy to the boat.? Maybe a solenoid-on-off type thing.?

thx
Howard

 

[Tranona]

www.asap-supplies.com has a range of fuel taps and also a mounting bracket. I used a nronaal ball valve (susc as they sell) and mounted it in two of those white U shaped plastic clips screwed to a bulkhead. One of their valves is a through bulkhead which you might find useful.

 

[2Tizwoz]

Is this the design you have in mind?

 

[aitchem]

Is this the design you have in mind?

Thanks,
I got one of these for the gas, do you think they are suitable for diesel.?

Howard

 

[captainboo]

Fuel Taps

I have used similar. They are also sold by either Screwfix or Toolstation. They are suitable for diesel and there is a version which has a spigot on one side for rubber pipe, primarily for a gas installation but may fit fuel hose as well.

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Plu...all+Valve+cw+Floorplate+8mm/d20/sd2700/p40226

Sold by Aquafax as 'Mini Gas/Diesel Ball Valve'. Bought mine from Mack Engineering in Glasgow.

Have a look at section one of their catalogue section links on this page:

http://www.mackengineering.co.uk/categories/VALVES-&-PIPE-FITTINGS-SEACOCKS-&-STRAINERS/

 

[2Tizwoz]

The specification below is from here where its being sold for petrol Looks ok for diesel also.

BALL VALVE FOOT MOUNTED 1/4" x1/4" COMP

These valves are designed for pipe to pipe applications or hose to copper pipe with an integral foot mount for a secure hold without additional pipe supports. All come complete with nuts and brass olives.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

additional information anti blow out stem with ¼ turn positive shut off full bore operation – minimum pressure drop 100% factory tested note: if installing in a gas system using copper pipe the brass olives must be replaced with copper olives to comply with EN ISO 10239:2000 (6
connections 1/4" compression x 1/4" compression
pressure max operating: 20bar
temperature max: (+) 90°C (shaft seal max temp)
material body: forged brass nickel plated ball: brass nickel/chrome plated body seal: teflon PTFE shaft seal: nitrile 2 x NBR (max temp + 90°C) handle: nylon 6:6 – glass fibre reinforced (max temp + 210°C)
approvals confirms to european standard for gas valves EN 331:1995