I've been a bit disturbed by the number of people
advocating using electricity in contact with the
fuel...

I have a lot of circuit diagrams for modern vehicles,
and often advise people re installing equpment or
modifying these modern vehicles. It's part of my
job. :o)

I see NO modern vehicles using electricity in direct
contact with the fuel!!!!

The 3 main types of fuel level sensing in modern
vehicles are:

* Simple pressure gauge (senses liquid height above
the pressure sensor)
* Sliding float over sealed tube with reed switch.
* Thermistor sensor (senses difference in heatsinking
between fuel and air)

ALL of these 3 types have one thing in common, there
is NO direct contact between fuel and electricity.

Call me a safety freak if you must, but I would NEVER
consider using live electricals in contact with fuel.
If the fuel container is punctured, and some atmospheric
condition causes the fuel to atomise, you have real
danger situation presented.

Surely if the cost/hassle of contruction is similar,
you MUST prefer a system with no direct electics
in the fuel??

Please argue if you think i'm wrong, or argue with all
the modern vehicle manufacturers if you like...
-Roman

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