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1. 05:25 AM - Re: Carbureror Heater (Thom Riddle)
2. 05:46 AM - Re: Allegro-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 04/15/06 (Airgriff2@aol.com)
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Subject: | Re: Carbureror Heater |
--> Allegro-List message posted by: Thom Riddle <jtriddle@adelphia.net>
Hugh,
You did not direct this to me but I'm answering anyway. Your math is
correct 5A x 12V = 60W but normally a fuse/CB is sized much larger than
the actual load on the circuit it is protecting. I've heard somewhere
that the HKS carb heater runs at only about 12 watts, which seems low
but may be enough if it runs continuously. If you get carb ice and then
try to clear it by turning on a 12 watt heater I think it would be too
little too late.
The belly tank is built up fiberglass, not a long cylindrical tube.
They are not comparable construction. We've had no leakage problems in
the belly tank of our Allegro which is 2 1/2 years old and about 350
hours use. '
Speaking of belly tanks, we finally got our quick-drain valve and will
install it soon.
Thom in Buffalo
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Subject: | Re: Allegro-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 04/15/06 |
Hi Hugh and gang. In regards to the Allegro main fuel tank, I understand it
to be all fiberglass because they recommend draining the sump regularly when
new as it is common to see very small strands of fiberglass. With around 500
Allegros flying world wide, I am not aware of any main tanks leaking. Three
Allegros flying in NY State now and more comming. I heard there are over 40 now
in
the states.
Fly Safe
Bob Griffin
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