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Originally Posted by peterux
I have just read that there is now doubt over whether copper fuel lines meet the IVA requirements. Nigel Dean, from Kit car magazine has tried to get clarification from VOSA who (unhelpfully?) just repeated the requirements that the pipes need to be marked confirming their suitability. The problem is that copper pipe is BS kitemarked but the BS standard is for domestic central heating systems and doesn't cover petrol based fluids.
Nigel's recommendation is to use rubber fuel hose all the way from tank to swirl pot with the correct markings.
You may get away with copper like I and other builders have used (I had no problem or question at my SVA) but using correctly marked pipe removes any doubt or discussion.
This is just one example...
http://www.fuelsystem.co.uk/Fuel%20P...ccessories.pdf
I hope this is not too late? |
I actually used some stuff similar to what is used for brake pipes (the copper nickle alloy - can't remember what it is called). I made sure that I had a letter from the supplier saying it was "qualified" for use in fuel systems. SVA guys didn't ask for it though...
Robin