---------------------------------------------------------- Lightning-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 08/06/07: 5 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 01:21 PM - Re: Andair valves (N1BZRich@aol.com) 2. 08:01 PM - Re: Andair valves (Jim Langley) 3. 08:02 PM - Re: Andair valves (Jim Langley) 4. 08:53 PM - Re: Andair valves (Jim Langley) 5. 10:24 PM - Re: Andair valves (Mark Stauffer) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 01:21:37 PM PST US From: N1BZRich@aol.com Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Andair valves In a message dated 8/4/2007 9:34:21 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, pequeajim@gmail.com writes: What size fittings and type, (male/female) did you put in? Jim. I have racked my brain, and just can't remember right now. I will have to look through my many photo files to see it I have one that shows. But my suggestion would be to go with what Mark mentioned in his answer. They are the guys that work with this kind of thing all the time. Blue Skies, Buz http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 08:01:57 PM PST US From: "Jim Langley" Subject: RE: Lightning-List: Andair valves Mark: Will the 1/8 NPT fittings still allow enough fuel flow? Linda; do you remember what size fittings are on your selector valve? Jim! _____ From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Mark Stauffer Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 9:24 AM Subject: RE: Lightning-List: Andair valves Jim, Consider the FS20x3 and FS20x7. I believe that both Linda Mathais and Joe Cooper used the FS20x7. Go to their web site http://www.andair.co.uk/system/index.html and you can configure the valve just about any way you like. I suggest that you configure it with either 1/8 NPT or =BC NPT female fittings on all sides. This way you can use inexpensive brass elbows (90 & 45 with a =BC barb on the other end) to connect up to the fuel line supplied with the kit. If I had my choice I=92d use the 1/8 NPT fitting at least on the inlets because the 1/8 brass elbows are smaller and you=92re working with limited space in the center console. These options weren=92t available when working with Joe and Linda=92s planes. We had to buy reducers from AN6 fittings to =BC barbs. It works just fine but is bulky and adds weight. Hope this helps. Mark From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jim Langley Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 10:22 PM Subject: Lightning-List: Andair valves You folks that have used the andair fuel valves in your Lightning, can you tell me which model you used? Also, what fittings did you use? Thanks Jim! http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Lightning-List http://forums.matronics.com ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 08:02:37 PM PST US From: "Jim Langley" Subject: RE: Lightning-List: Andair valves Sorry, scratch that last question to Linda. Mark you had already answered it. Jim! _____ From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Mark Stauffer Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 9:24 AM Subject: RE: Lightning-List: Andair valves Jim, Consider the FS20x3 and FS20x7. I believe that both Linda Mathais and Joe Cooper used the FS20x7. Go to their web site http://www.andair.co.uk/system/index.html and you can configure the valve just about any way you like. I suggest that you configure it with either 1/8 NPT or =BC NPT female fittings on all sides. This way you can use inexpensive brass elbows (90 & 45 with a =BC barb on the other end) to connect up to the fuel line supplied with the kit. If I had my choice I=92d use the 1/8 NPT fitting at least on the inlets because the 1/8 brass elbows are smaller and you=92re working with limited space in the center console. These options weren=92t available when working with Joe and Linda=92s planes. We had to buy reducers from AN6 fittings to =BC barbs. It works just fine but is bulky and adds weight. Hope this helps. Mark From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jim Langley Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 10:22 PM Subject: Lightning-List: Andair valves You folks that have used the andair fuel valves in your Lightning, can you tell me which model you used? Also, what fittings did you use? Thanks Jim! http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Lightning-List http://forums.matronics.com ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 08:53:17 PM PST US From: "Jim Langley" Subject: RE: Lightning-List: Andair valves Thanks Buz. I think I am going to go with the one that Mark mentioned, but would like to stay with the larger female fittings. I'm afraid to go to osmall with the fittings as I do not want to cut down on the fuel flow. Jim! _____ From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of N1BZRich@aol.com Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 4:20 PM Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Andair valves In a message dated 8/4/2007 9:34:21 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, pequeajim@gmail.com writes: What size fittings and type, (male/female) did you put in? Jim. I have racked my brain, and just can't remember right now. I will have to look through my many photo files to see it I have one that shows. But my suggestion would be to go with what Mark mentioned in his answer. They are the guys that work with this kind of thing all the time. Blue Skies, Buz _____ . ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 10:24:37 PM PST US From: "Mark Stauffer" Subject: RE: Lightning-List: Andair valves Jim, The Facet fuel pump has 1/8 fittings in which you=92ll install the 1/8 NPT to =BC barb. I=92ve installed these fittings on 10 planes so far with no problems. It shouldn=92t be an issue to use the 1/8 NPT fittings on the fuel selector valve. If you=92d like a point of reference take a look at the =BC NPT 90 elbows compared to the 1/8 NPT to 90 elbows. Both have =BC barbs on the other side. In tight spaces such as the center fuel console I think the 1/8 NPT will give you a little more space to work with. Hope this helps. Mark From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jim Langley Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 10:52 PM Subject: RE: Lightning-List: Andair valves Thanks Buz. I think I am going to go with the one that Mark mentioned, but would like to stay with the larger female fittings. I=92m afraid to go to osmall with the fittings as I do not want to cut down on the fuel flow. Jim! _____ From: owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-lightning-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of N1BZRich@aol.com Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 4:20 PM Subject: Re: Lightning-List: Andair valves In a message dated 8/4/2007 9:34:21 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, pequeajim@gmail.com writes: What size fittings and type, (male/female) did you put in? Jim. I have racked my brain, and just can't remember right now. I will have to look through my many photo files to see it I have one that shows. But my suggestion would be to go with what Mark mentioned in his answer. They are the guys that work with this kind of thing all the time. 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