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1. 07:31 AM - Re: Dynon EFIS & EMS power on the main bus (Jeff Davidson)
2. 08:12 AM - Re: Re: Duracell Leaking Batteries (Kevin Boddicker)
3. 08:38 AM - Re: Duracell Leaking Batteries (Jeff Page)
4. 12:29 PM - Re: SD-8 self excitation (Etienne Phillips)
5. 02:43 PM - Re: Sub Panel Labeling (Henry Trzeciakowski)
6. 04:18 PM - Re: Re: Sub Panel Labeling (raymondj)
7. 04:49 PM - Re: Re: Sub Panel Labeling (SteinAir, Inc.)
8. 05:05 PM - Re: Re: Sub Panel Labeling (GTH)
9. 07:04 PM - Re: Re: Sub Panel Labeling (William Gill)
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Subject: | Re: Dynon EFIS & EMS power on the main bus |
I USE THE DIGEST VERSION OF THE LIST SO ILL RESPON EN MASS. THE CAPITALS ARE NOT
SHOUTING, JUST SO YOU CAN EASILY FIND MY RESPONSES. THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR
THEIR INPUT.
Jeff
Gig wrote:
I'm not going to address the whole avionics master switch issue. What concerns
me is what sounds like a limited life on the Dynon internal battery. I've ..
just drain the internal battery. NOT THE SITUATION HERE. THE DYNONS ARE FINE.
Dave wrote:
Yeah, I wonder if your Dynon battery was fully charged prior to this exercise.
On a typical Jabiru start ., Dynon emphatically says that it is no problem to
have it hooked live to the main bus during cranking. THE DYNON BATTERY WAS NOT
FULLY CHARGED.
Longg wrote:
My Dynon cable has 3 power leads which I assume is done in an effort to alleviate
this issue. Cable is .. Did you connect the always on lead to your battery
bus? THE DYNON KEEP ALIVE IS NOT CONNECTED SINCE IM JUST FINISHING BUILDING AND
NOT FLYING REGULARLY. THE MAIN IS ALSO NOT ON A LOT SO THE DYNON BATTERY IS
ONLY CHARGING SPORADICALLY.
Bob Wrote:
You need to repeat the experiment with a known-good ship's battery and fully charged
stand-by batteries. It's doubtful that anything was damaged. Everything
you observed appears to be the byproduct. SOUND ADVICE. WITH A LITTLE FUEL I
EXPECT IT TO RUN!
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Subject: | Re: Duracell Leaking Batteries |
I too had a Duracell leaker. One of the D cells in my ELT let the
slime out. The ELT worked, when tested. But the A&P on the field
warned me to "look" at them during annual. The cells were three or
four years from the expiration date. Had been in the ELT for two
years. NOW I check them during every annual. Even checked them for
voltage. No leaks, voltage above 1.5V per cell.
Just one more data point.
Kevin Boddicker
Tri Q 200 N7868B 111.5 hours
Luana, IA.
On Oct 29, 2008, at 1:30 PM, BobsV35B@aol.com wrote:
> Good Afternoon Bob,
>
> Just as a datapoint, I had a D sized DuraCell leak in a four cell
> Mag Lite. I sent the unit to the company as directed by their
> website. They sent me a check which covered the price of a new four
> cell MagLite and my shipping expenses. I would still like it better
> if the cells never leaked, but the warranty was honored. I do not
> have any idea whether or not the battery was beyond it's 'use
> before' date as it was stuck so hard in the flashlight, that I
> couldn't get it out!
>
> Happy Skies
>
> Old Bob
> AKA
> Bob Siegfried
> Ancient Aviator
> 628 West 86th Street
> Downers Grove, IL 60516
> 630 985-8502
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> Brookeridge Air Park LL22
>
> In a message dated 10/29/2008 6:32:37 A.M. Central Daylight Time,
> nuckolls.bob@cox.net writes:
> Now it may be that they could claim no fault if
> somehow their analysis says the cell was left
> installed long after it was depleted. I.e., flash
> lights, radios, etc inadvertently left on or
> perhaps the auto off feature isn't working, etc.
>
> Bob . . .
>
>
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>
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Subject: | Re: Duracell Leaking Batteries |
Until recently, I had very few batteries leak, but within the last
year, a number have, including one or two still in the package.
Little damage to equipment, since I don't generally leave batteries in
devices such as camera flashes. I have never had a rechargeable NiMH
battery leak. I use those wherever a lower voltage is acceptable to
the device.
I save up used batteries and take them to the hazardous waste
disposal. So I counted the results of the batteries in my discard pile:
Leaked/Total Brand
6/18 Rayovac
3/13 Duracell
0/19 Memorex
3/19 Miscellaneous
That's a lot of leaky batteries, although some have probably been in
the pile as long as 3 years. The Memorex ones seem like a good deal,
since they are quite inexpensive in bulk packages.
Jeff Page
Dream Aircraft Tundra #10
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Subject: | Re: SD-8 self excitation |
Thanks...
I've emailed Greg at B&C to see if the regulator has been updated,
and will post his response for the archives and general knowledge.
Etienne
On 28 Oct 2008, at 11:38 PM, Robert L. Nuckolls, III wrote:
> <nuckolls.bob@cox.net>
>
> Unknown. The change to the regulator's internal are very
> simple and I would hope that B&C would consider this
> an upgrade worthy of consideration . . . but unless they're
> advertising the ability to come on line without battery
> support, it's fair to assume that no changes have been
> made to their product.
>
> Bob . . .
>
>
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Subject: | Re: Sub Panel Labeling |
Gentlemen:
I've seen numerous e-mails, etc regarding panel labeling, but I really
didn't see comments regarding the "COLOR" of the lettering. I've researched
thru various FAA sites, etc., and I couldn't find articles as to what the
"Legal" color for lettering should be (black, white).
I have a meduim Gray Panel (see attachment) and I'm leaning towards BLACK
Lettering...it stands out better.
I woud appreciate any feedback or suggestions.
Henry
Pittsburgh, Pa.
RV-9A - wiring started
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Subject: | Re: Sub Panel Labeling |
Greetings Henry,
I will be using flat gray for my panel. My experience has been that
white stands out much better in a low light situation. I think white will
give better readability in low ambient light and allow me to have the
instruments lights dimmer which will allow better night adaptation of my
eyes.
Raymond Julian
Kettle River, MN
"Hope for the best,
but prepare for the worst."
----- Original Message -----
From: "Henry Trzeciakowski" <hammer408@comcast.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 8:42 PM
Subject: AeroElectric-List: Re: Sub Panel Labeling
> Gentlemen:
>
> I've seen numerous e-mails, etc regarding panel labeling, but I really
> didn't see comments regarding the "COLOR" of the lettering. I've
> researched
> thru various FAA sites, etc., and I couldn't find articles as to what the
> "Legal" color for lettering should be (black, white).
>
> I have a meduim Gray Panel (see attachment) and I'm leaning towards BLACK
> Lettering...it stands out better.
>
> I woud appreciate any feedback or suggestions.
>
>
> Henry
> Pittsburgh, Pa.
> RV-9A - wiring started
>
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Subject: | Re: Sub Panel Labeling |
Hi Henry,
I don't think there is an actual FAR for coloring of labels, but
conventional practice in the business (we do this for a living, so we see it
every day) is to use a contrasting color. If the panel is light-use dark
labels, if the panel is dark - use light labels. We see the most popular
panel colors as Black, Greys, Tan's/Beige and off white colors. If we were
building your panel with the color you've attached, I'd really push you
towards black lettering for a number of reasons.
My 2 cents as usual!
Cheers,
Stein
Minneapolis, MN
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-aeroelectric-list-server@matronics.com
>[mailto:owner-aeroelectric-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Henry
>Trzeciakowski
>Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 8:42 PM
>To: aeroelectric-list@matronics.com
>Subject: AeroElectric-List: Re: Sub Panel Labeling
>
>
>Gentlemen:
>
>I've seen numerous e-mails, etc regarding panel labeling, but I really
>didn't see comments regarding the "COLOR" of the lettering. I've
>researched
>thru various FAA sites, etc., and I couldn't find articles as to what the
>"Legal" color for lettering should be (black, white).
>
>I have a meduim Gray Panel (see attachment) and I'm leaning towards BLACK
>Lettering...it stands out better.
>
>I woud appreciate any feedback or suggestions.
>
>
>Henry
>Pittsburgh, Pa.
>RV-9A - wiring started
>
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Subject: | Re: Sub Panel Labeling |
SteinAir, Inc. a crit :
> I'd really push you
> towards black lettering for a number of reasons.
>
I personally would tend to use white against medium gray for reasons of
low light visibility.
Not everyone has the same perception under such conditions, so I'd
conduct some tests in low light : what about visibility at dusk with no
panel lights ? What about readability under fluorescent light or
whatever is installed/employed for night lighting ?
I get the impression that white stand out better than dark figures, just
like instrument numbers, but of course others may differ.
FWIW,
Best regards,
--
GillesThesee
http://contrails.free.fr
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Subject: | Re: Sub Panel Labeling |
Henry,
Attached are a few examples from my project.
Bill
RV-7 N151WP
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-aeroelectric-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-aeroelectric-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Henry
Trzeciakowski
Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 8:42 PM
Subject: AeroElectric-List: Re: Sub Panel Labeling
Gentlemen:
I've seen numerous e-mails, etc regarding panel labeling, but I really
didn't see comments regarding the "COLOR" of the lettering. I've
researched
thru various FAA sites, etc., and I couldn't find articles as to what
the
"Legal" color for lettering should be (black, white).
I have a meduim Gray Panel (see attachment) and I'm leaning towards
BLACK
Lettering...it stands out better.
I woud appreciate any feedback or suggestions.
Henry
Pittsburgh, Pa.
RV-9A - wiring started
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