---------------------------------------------------------- Allegro-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 04/16/06: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 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) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:25:11 AM PST US From: Thom Riddle Subject: Re: Allegro-List: Carbureror Heater --> Allegro-List message posted by: Thom Riddle 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 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:46:45 AM PST US From: Airgriff2@aol.com Subject: Allegro-List: 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