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--> Rocket-List message posted by: "JOHN STARN" <jhstarn@verizon.net>
The ports look like the ones we installed. The thing I question is the 5
tee's and the 5 bolt/nut combo's. It looks like the tee has a tab or "ear"
that I would assume is for mounting. This is better than what we used to
attach to the ribs. The 90 degree elbows was the one thing I liked about our
methods and the kit has them. If I had to do again (and I will) I'd buy the
kit. I'm going to save your post and add it to the RV lists. KABONG
Thanks.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry" <LarryRosen@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: RV-List: Static System Connections]
> I was sorting through my RV emails and I re-read this on. I am about to
> order a static port system. I am considering the system from safe air
> here <http://www.safeair1.com/index.htm>. They are similar to the ACS
> ports, they are threaded for a hard elbow. I can purchase the two ports
> for $23.95 or an entire kit including fitting and tubing for $79.95. Any
> opinion on these ports. Also, the kit will make things simpler, do you
> think there is value in it?
>
> Larry Rosen
> Emp almost complet
> Waiting on QB wings.
> 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.
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