Boat Fuel Tank Vent Whistle

I am in the process of re doing a fuel system on a boat i am restoring and would like to install a similar low cost warning system.

Boat fuel tank vent whistle.

It must be mounted at between 45 and 90 degrees to work but of course you shouldn t have any bend greater than that in the vent line anyway. I searched the web and found numerous references to similar devices for home heating oil tanks and also a reference on practical sailor to a signo whistling device that can be used on a boats fuel vent line. This whistle from green marine products is installed in the vent line so that when the tank is filling escaping air sounds the whistle. Fuel fill warning whistle this unique and easy to install device makes a whistling sound which stops when your tank is full preventing spills into the marine ecosystem.

46 49 free shipping. Sized to fit most popular above ground and in ground tanks. Shop with confidence get free shipping to home or stores price match guarantee. Since 1968 west marine has grown to over 250 local stores with knowledgeable associates happy to assist.

While the tank is being filled it produces a whistling sound loud enough to be heard from any point in the boat over typical wind and background noises. King fill alarm is designed to whistle while your oil tank is being filled and stops whistling when it has reached safe oil capacity level. As the fuel begins to splash against the vent fitting in the tank the whistle is reduced to a warble and as the fuel starts to fill the hoses the whistle stops. This fits your.

Made from tough plastic the fuel whistle can t corrode and there are no moving parts or valves inside to jam and hinder proper tank ventilation. Barton marine fuel whistle 90mm length for 16mm fuel vent line. I friend was telling me about a whistling device his dad used to have on his fuel vent line so that he could listen to make sure he didn t overfill his tank. Every boat owner can be a partner in protecting our precious resources.

Shop read reviews or ask questions about fuel vents fills at the official west marine online store. With the fuel whistle there will be no more guess work no waste no pollution. Green marine offers one that whistles as you re fueling but goes silent to indicate the tank is nearly full. A brand new lindemann part.

The oem 4516 2 in. With hose barbs on each end each device installs in the vertical run of the vent line with hose clamps. While the tank is being filled a whistling sound is produced by the fuel whistle. We had one on our test boat for a season and found that the whistle didn t always work especially when filling slowly with a jerry can and that the sound could be a nuisance when it did work.

This alarm is made of cast iron. Make sure this fits by entering your model number. The sound is loud enough to be heard from any point on the boat. While the tank is being.

The ocean accessories fuel fill warning whistle is a unique and easy to install device that makes a whistling sound which stops when your tank is full preventing spills into the marine ecosystem.