---------------------------------------------------------- AeroElectric-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 11/28/04: 10 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:32 AM - Re: Re: Alternator 'B' Lead Protection (Ken) 2. 07:35 AM - Turn & Bank (brucem@att.net) 3. 09:46 AM - LED Light Dimmers (D Fritz) 4. 10:16 AM - Re: LED Light Dimmers (Brian Kraut) 5. 11:23 AM - Re: LED Light Dimmers (glaesers) 6. 01:32 PM - Re: LED Light Dimmers (Fiveonepw@aol.com) 7. 02:00 PM - Re: LED Light Dimmers (John Schroeder) 8. 02:24 PM - Re: LED Light Dimmers (Leo J. Corbalis) 9. 04:51 PM - Wires using Vans 60 amp alt. with internal reg. and OV protector (Bobby Hester) 10. 08:48 PM - Help with EI Tach connections (Emrath) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:32:39 AM PST US From: Ken Subject: Re: AeroElectric-List: Re: Alternator 'B' Lead Protection clamav-milter version 0.80j on juliet.albedo.net --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: Ken Grant I have a Blue Sea Maxi fuseholder on my 40 amp alternator. www.bluesea.com PN5006. It is a reasonable size, weighs next to nothing, and does not require external rubber boots over the connections which helps keep it compact. The connection bolts also clamp the maxi fuse spades so that the fuse can not be removed without loosening them. The B&C anl holder is larger but almost certainly quite a bit smaller than what you may have seen for marine use. Ken Tinne maha wrote: >--> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "Tinne maha" > >Bob et al, > >I searched 3 different places around town today before finding an ANL fuse >holder.......I was rather shocked at the size & weight (despite the size >being printed in your reference below) So I'm looking into the other >options you listed but got to wondering about using a fusible link to >protect the B lead (as my alternator will only put out a MAX of 25 amps, I >am using an AWG 10 wire for the B lead....which would use an AWG 14 wire for >the fuse link) > >I realize (this time at least) that I know only enough to be dangerous....so >I'm NOT proceeding with this plan. I re-read the part about fusible links >in Chapter 10 where Bob doesn't recommend using them for anything but >relativley low current feeders. Could you tell me why, mainly out of >curiosity? Does it have to do with how quickly the weak link device will >break? > > Grant > > > > >>List, >> >>I am having trouble picturing the installation of a cirquit breaker for the >>B and C SD-20 alternator I am installing. Would one mount it to the >>firewall as if it were a panel? Wouldn't the heat be an issue? >> >>Would an in-line fuse be easier? Where could I get an appropriate fuse & >>holder? >> >> > > Sure . . . An ANL30 fuse on mounting base like: > > http://www.aeroelectric.com/Pictures/clbase.jpg > > Another alternative is the MAX series fuses by Bussmann. > See: > > http://www.bussmann.com/shared/library/catalogs/Buss_Auto-Fuse_Cat.pdf > > This catalog shows a variety of high current fuses like > the MAX, ANL, ANN, AMI any one of which would be better suited > than a circuit breaker mounted in the engine compartment. Find > a robust 30A device (NOT the little plastic ATC series like those > used in the fuseblocks). > > Bob . . . > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 07:35:31 AM PST US From: brucem@att.net Subject: AeroElectric-List: Turn & Bank 0.50 MIME_BOUND_NEXTPART Spam tool pattern in MIME boundary 0.01 RCVD_DOUBLE_IP_LOOSE Received: by and from look like IP addresses --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: brucem@att.net I plan to use a RC Allen 2-1/4" T&B (A1050-2) as one of the mechanical backups to a Dynon EFIS in my GlaStar panel. Now I am making a mockup of the panel and need to know the clearance of this instrument to locate it away from fuselage cage tubes behind the panel. Unable to find dimensions on the internet (Kelly Manufacturing's website said in 2002 that specs would be posted soon!), I will appreciate hearing the depth WITH connector for this instrument from anyone using one. TIA, Bruce McGregor I plan to use a RC Allen 2-1/4" TB (A1050-2) as one of the mechanical backups to a Dynon EFIS in my GlaStar panel. Now I am making a mockup of the panel and need to know the clearance of this instrument to locate it away from fuselage cage tubes behind the panel. Unable to find dimensions on the internet (Kelly Manufacturing's websitesaid in 2002 that specs would be posted soon!), I will appreciate hearing the depth WITH connector for this instrument from anyone using one. TIA, Bruce McGregor ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 09:46:56 AM PST US DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=s1024; d=yahoo.com; b=IIEmP6HTcYRC9nKfON77kzO9lTo3RrT9Ptr7/xvUURrsM1o8sBS+0fcbJJZmiKZVg6zzgvKvI6Ld4RfGInv4RV8+ss5UJhOfbIngNYGvaqasnx+0uY6LjCrpk/qo+4RRADdpDjWCEWtJSmzdGowe18fWPfGTFAEGwAVhTpdWEsE= ; From: D Fritz Subject: AeroElectric-List: LED Light Dimmers --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: D Fritz I'm planning the interior lighting for my Velocity to be based on LEDs for longer life and lower power consumption. Does anyone know of a good source for LED map-lights? Also, anyone know of an inexpensive dimmer for LEDs? Dan Fritz --------------------------------- ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 10:16:26 AM PST US From: "Brian Kraut" Subject: RE: AeroElectric-List: LED Light Dimmers --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "Brian Kraut" I am not aware of any, but you can get LED bulb replacements for most smaller sized bulbs from Digi Key and other parts suppliers. Automotive stores also have a lot of them. I like the goose neck lights that Wicks is carrying now with the bulb replaced with one of the LED bulbs. Also check out my LED instrument lights at www.engalt.com/aviation.htm. I have not updated the web site lately, but Wicks and Spruce both sell them. Brian Kraut Engineering Alternatives, Inc. www.engalt.com -----Original Message----- From: owner-aeroelectric-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-aeroelectric-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of D Fritz Subject: AeroElectric-List: LED Light Dimmers --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: D Fritz I'm planning the interior lighting for my Velocity to be based on LEDs for longer life and lower power consumption. Does anyone know of a good source for LED map-lights? Also, anyone know of an inexpensive dimmer for LEDs? Dan Fritz --------------------------------- ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 11:23:54 AM PST US From: "glaesers" Subject: AeroElectric-List: Re: LED Light Dimmers --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "glaesers" Eric Jones has a solid state dimmer for $30 : http://periheliondesign.com/Vregflyer.htm Dennis Glaeser >I'm planning the interior lighting for my Velocity to be based on LEDs for longer l>ife and lower power consumption. Does anyone know of a good source for LED >map-lights? Also, anyone know of an inexpensive dimmer for LEDs? > >Dan Fritz ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 01:32:12 PM PST US From: Fiveonepw@aol.com Subject: Re: AeroElectric-List: LED Light Dimmers --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: Fiveonepw@aol.com In a message dated 11/28/2004 11:49:32 AM Central Standard Time, dfritzj@yahoo.com writes: Also, anyone know of an inexpensive dimmer for LEDs? >>>> http://mpja.com/productview.asp?product=4057+MD I used one of these on my panel LEDs and it's worked great so far (125 hours). It was a pretty neat "intro to electronics kit" for the neofight and not difficult to assemble. I did eliminate the fwd/rev switch and install a higher quality remote pot (pt # RV4N104C-ND) from DigiKey: http://www.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?KeywordSearch for about 6-7 bux. From The PossumWorks in TN Mark Phillips ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 02:00:19 PM PST US Subject: Re: AeroElectric-List: LED Light Dimmers From: "John Schroeder" --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "John Schroeder" These goosenecks are excellent for map/lap lights. We bought the x series because they lock into the XLR receptacles. The company did not recommend the ones that have BNC's because they would tend to rotate with aircraft vibrations. They are only 2 watt incandescents, but you can get the LED versions at more cost. However, we are using LED's for the remainder of the cabin lighting. http://www.littlite.com/products.php?category=8 Source wi/ good prices: http://www.prolightingsupplies.com/led.php This dimmer is the one we bought. Works very well with LED's and has great flexibility. We will use one channel for the map lights, one for the cabin lights, etc. http://www.fdatasystems.com/LC_40.htm Cheers, John > I'm planning the interior lighting for my Velocity to be based on LEDs > for longer life and lower power consumption. Does anyone know of a good > source for LED map-lights? Also, anyone know of an inexpensive dimmer > for LEDs? ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 02:24:16 PM PST US From: "Leo J. Corbalis" Subject: Re: AeroElectric-List: LED Light Dimmers --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "Leo J. Corbalis" If you want to do it yourself, I published an instrument lighting system in "KITPLANES Mar. 01 pg 64. Note that each LED has its own limiting resistor. This is necessary to protect the LED and makes all LEDs appear equally bright. It is a simple pulse width modulator that runs at about 1200 Hz. Leo Corbalis leocorbalis@sbcglobal.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "D Fritz" Subject: AeroElectric-List: LED Light Dimmers > --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: D Fritz > > I'm planning the interior lighting for my Velocity to be based on LEDs for longer life and lower power consumption. Does anyone know of a good source for LED map-lights? Also, anyone know of an inexpensive dimmer for LEDs? > > Dan Fritz > > > --------------------------------- > > ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 04:51:37 PM PST US From: Bobby Hester Subject: AeroElectric-List: Wires using Vans 60 amp alt. with internal reg. and OV protector --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: Bobby Hester I'm ready to run the wires into the fuse busses but I have a few question. Please check them out at theis link and let me know if I am anywhere close to doing it right. http://www.geocities.com/hester-hoptown/RVSite/WiringPlan.html Thanks! -- Surfing the Web from Hopkinsville, KY Visit my web site at: http://www.geocities.com/hester-hoptown/RVSite/ RV7A Slowbuild wings-QB Fuse :-) ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 08:48:44 PM PST US From: "Emrath" Subject: AeroElectric-List: Help with EI Tach connections --> AeroElectric-List message posted by: "Emrath" Listers, Is anyone using the Electronic International tach with a Jeff Rose EIS and one mag? If so, how did you set up the tach to read from both ignition systems on a mag check? Is using the tach drive from Vans, part number IE Vtachgen12 the solution? Marty in Brentwood TN