---------------------------------------------------------- Kitfox-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 10/30/11: 5 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 07:35 AM - Re: No charge (frank3) 2. 10:02 AM - Pinhole leak in top of tank. (Dave G) 3. 10:34 AM - Re: Pinhole leak in top of tank. (dave) 4. 01:31 PM - Re: Re: No charge (RogerMcConnell) 5. 01:55 PM - Re: Pinhole leak in top of tank. (Lowell Fitt) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 07:35:35 AM PST US Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: No charge From: "frank3" Howdy Roger Don't know how your electrical system is set up. Two things to check. First, your voltmeter is probably measuring the available system current (current from regulator + battery - load) and not output from your regulator so you need to go through the process of assuring the regulator voltage is adequate. Second, is it possible you have over loaded the system and are drawing from the battery? Add up you amp draw & see if you're within limits of the generator output. Next time you fly and experience the voltage reduction begin turning equipment off and see if the voltage goes back up. If you haven't already, trade out your incandescent bulbs for LED. -------- Frank McDonald Kitfox S7 912S, Sensenich Composite 3 Blade Acworth, GA Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=356321#356321 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 10:02:23 AM PST US From: "Dave G" Subject: Kitfox-List: Pinhole leak in top of tank. I arrived at the airport yesterday and found a section of the finish lifted about 2" wide and 5-6" long near the top inboard portion of the right tank. quite a small leak, I assume it's a pinhole, quite small at any rate. I will have to remove the wing to address it. I looked up all the posts about sloshing with various compounds. My tanks were made in 1992 and I'm looking for experience with various compounds. Is sloshing with acetone or MEK and then with thinned Kreem going to work? Is it still the factory recommended solution? I ask because the Kreem site specifically says it is NOT for fibreglass tanks. Caswell plating has an epoxy resin that is compatible with fibreglass, but everyone talking about it on their site says it hardens rock hard and I'm thinking flexible is a good idea for Kitfox tanks. http://www.caswellplating.com/aids/epoxygas.htm Hirsch Auto has fibreglass compatible and flexible sealer. http://www.hirschauto.com/prodinfo.asp?number=GTS Kreem is of course still available and I could simply replace the tank. The problem is not related to alcohol, it's simply a small leak that I think has just developed over time. Looking for experiences/ discussion for a solution. Speed is not a factor I am laying the aircraft up for a while to address a couple of problems. Dave G. KF IV 1050 582 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 10:34:05 AM PST US Subject: Kitfox-List: Re: Pinhole leak in top of tank. From: "dave" Pinhole leak in top of tank.Get some expoty from Canadian Tire or Home depot -- Marine epoxy should work fine for top of tank looks something like this http://www.loctiteproducts.com/p/epxy_mrn_s/overview/Loctite-Epoxy-Marine .htm or get that knead together stuff -------- Realtime Kitfox movies to separate the internet chatter from the truth http://www.youtube.com/user/kitfoxflyer Hundreds of Kitfox Movies Most viewed Kitfox on youtube Most popular on youtube Highest rated on youtube Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=356337#356337 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 01:31:46 PM PST US From: "RogerMcConnell" Subject: RE: Kitfox-List: Re: No charge Thanks guys, good info.....I'm ordering a new voltage regular right now. Roger McConnell Model 7 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=356321#356321 ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 01:55:15 PM PST US From: "Lowell Fitt" Subject: Re: Kitfox-List: Pinhole leak in top of tank. Pinhole leak in top of tank.Dave, I had the same problem with a 1993 tank, however mine appeared as small BB sized bubbles in the top tank inboard of the filler neck. Since my tanks were factory Kreemed, I resloshed. Kreem and fiberglass? That sounds like a little bit of Lawyer speak to me. I would think that Kreem would adhere better to a resin than to metal and they claim independent tasting shows it is ethanol resistant, but that is just my logic talking. Personally, I think I would go with Kreem. My new projects tanks are 1992 vintage - factory Kreemed, but never seen gas, so take it for what it's worth. Lowell From: Dave G Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2011 9:55 AM Subject: Kitfox-List: Pinhole leak in top of tank. I arrived at the airport yesterday and found a section of the finish lifted about 2" wide and 5-6" long near the top inboard portion of the right tank. quite a small leak, I assume it's a pinhole, quite small at any rate. I will have to remove the wing to address it. I looked up all the posts about sloshing with various compounds. My tanks were made in 1992 and I'm looking for experience with various compounds. Is sloshing with acetone or MEK and then with thinned Kreem going to work? Is it still the factory recommended solution? I ask because the Kreem site specifically says it is NOT for fibreglass tanks. Caswell plating has an epoxy resin that is compatible with fibreglass, but everyone talking about it on their site says it hardens rock hard and I'm thinking flexible is a good idea for Kitfox tanks. http://www.caswellplating.com/aids/epoxygas.htm Hirsch Auto has fibreglass compatible and flexible sealer. http://www.hirschauto.com/prodinfo.asp?number=GTS Kreem is of course still available and I could simply replace the tank. The problem is not related to alcohol, it's simply a small leak that I think has just developed over time. Looking for experiences/ discussion for a solution. Speed is not a factor I am laying the aircraft up for a while to address a couple of problems. Dave G. 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