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| Subject: | Re: RV-List: Static System Connections |
--> Rocket-List message posted by: "JOHN STARN" <jhstarn@verizon.net>
Long & detailed on an old subject. Worth the read if your working on the
static system.
We used the ACS part# 15160 static port (page# 337) and Nylo-seal
fittings ACS part# 269-N 04X02 male elbow (page 110) and the 264-N 04 union
tee for the totally enclosed part of the static system on HRII N561FS. These
ports have a raised center that fits thru a 1/4" hole in the side. It sticks
thru far enough to still be raised off the surface after painting. Why did
we spend the extra $38.00 bucks for these parts ?.
First, the machined port looks like a machined part rather than the head
of a "pop" rivet.
Second, (and the most important) was it allows the use of the 90 degree
elbow fitting that's takes ALL the stress off the port (pop
rivet end) and the required bend in the tubing. We could have used
the "regular" hose & tube fitting (page 111) but since we only open this
area for annual "conditional inspections" we felt better about
the mechanical joint/ no stress connections.
Third, the tubing is not stretched over a barb which can cause the tube
to split at some later date.
Fourth, we were building Rocket and wanted it to look like a Rocket. Did
we use "pop" rivets on the Rocket ?. Of course BUT not where is
shows. 8*)
If you have read any of my other posts you know that I believe in KISS (Keep
It Simple Stupid) method BUT in my not so humble opinion, the use of the
above fittings both here & in the rest of the Rocket make service and/or
replacement Simple only because you can easily take the system apart and
then put it back together. I wouldn't do that with the barb ends IF you can
get them apart in the first place.
This is only my opinion. Your circumstances/mileage may vary. No offence
Jerry, we used lots of your suggestions while building N561FS. You taught
this Old Dog some new tricks.
Do Not Archive KABONG
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jerry Springer" <jsflyrv@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: RV-List: Static System Connections
> --> RV-List message posted by: Jerry Springer <jsflyrv@comcast.net>
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>>>--> RV-List message posted by: "David Carter" <dcarter@datarecall.net>
>>>
>>>This Van's "method" has to be the most ignorant thing about the entire
>>>kit -
>>>totally unacceptable to do it their way.
>>>
>>>
>
> Ouch, that hurts finding out that I have been using an ignorant method
> in a totally unacceptable
> way that has worked great for me for 16 years. :)
>
> Jerry
> do not archive
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