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Joe, as Greg stated so well, the wire that is attached to the funnel, the fuel container and the exhaust pipe neutralizes the static charge before you start fueling and while you are fueling. Earth-grounding is not as important, but should be done if possible. Syd Joe Czaplicki wrote: > Maybe I'm all wet but something in this refueling exchange isn't adding up > to me. > when refueling at the airport gas pump, that grounding strap with the clip > is connected to a positive earth ground so I'm thinking that a simple > length of wire with a rod on one end pushed into the ground and the other > end with a clip attached to the exhaust pipe would be a positive ground for > the aircraft. > if a wire is attached to the funnel, fuel container and exhaust pipe, the > plane is still standing on rubber wheels and is not grounded. Yes ?? No ?? > has my thinking gone kaddiwompus or what??? > JoeC 99621 this IS the week !! ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?bz8Sid.bAhN69 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
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