General Questions

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <35B4CB20.2FCB5CCC@wamnet.com> Todd Young writes:

> > You should always open the feed line before the metering head - there's
> > usually plenty of room to wrap a rag round it to catch any spray.
>
> Would it be possible to "slowly" open the connection until it starts
> dripping and have a pan underneath to catch the fuel.

It doesn't so much 'start dripping' as explode at you.  We have a
routine here - when I'm about to open up a line under pressure I
call out: "Turn away and eyes shut".  Everyone around here knows
_exactly_ what's about to happen.  I use old torn-up bath towels.

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