---------------------------------------------------------- L29-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 08/23/06: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:51 AM - Re: Air Conditioner (Ernest Martinez) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:51:02 AM PST US From: "Ernest Martinez" Subject: Re: L29-List: Air Conditioner --> L29-List message posted by: "Ernest Martinez" Possibly, but I dont know what the gear ratio is, and it would probably quite difficult to fabricate a accessory adapter which would direct drive a compressor, and I cant remember how much room there is back there. Ernie On 8/23/06, Jean de Roubin wrote: > --> L29-List message posted by: Jean de Roubin > > On the L-29, there is two mechanical power source on the engine: the > first is for the high pressure pump, the second is not in use. Could > it be used for air coonditioning ? > Jean > Le 22 aot 06 13:15, David M. a crit : > > > --> L29-List message posted by: "David M." > > > > Some more considerations: > > The difference between VintageAir stuff and window units is the > > window units are self contained. With the auto stuff, the > > compressor is separate and generally run off a v-belt. On a piston > > aircraft that is not a problem, but where would you attach a > > compressor on the L-29? Or is there enough high pressure air > > available that you could use it? If there is a continuous source > > of high pressure air, consider a Hilsch vortex tube. No moving > > parts and no space required. However, you'll need a LOT of > > air :). Another advantage is you can get both hot and cold air > > from them, allowing the proper temp mixture any time of the year > > and any altitude (within limits.) > > > > David M. > > > > > > Dennis Von Ruden wrote: > > > >> Seen the discussion concerning the air conditioning problem. You > >> might want to also look at some of the air conditioning units > >> being used by the street rodding community. Specifically, > >> www.vintageair.com might have > >> something that can be adapted. Space is usually a problem with > >> most street rods. > >> > >> > >> Dennis Von Ruden > >> > >> General Equipment Company > >> > >> 507.451.5510 (P) > >> > >> 507.451.5511 (F) > >> > >> dvonruden@generalequip.com > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> ALL INFORMATION IN THIS EMAIL, AND/OR ATTACHMENT(S) IS > >> CONFIDENTIAL. If you received this e mail in error, and are not > >> the recipient(s) or responsible for receiving this e mail for the > >> recipient, please inform the sender immediately, delete the e mail > >> and any attachment(s) associated. This email has been scanned by > >> Computer Associates eTrust Antivirus - Email Security System. > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> --------------------------------------------------------------------- > >> --- > >> > >> > > > > > > > > > >