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1. 06:01 AM - Re: 503 electrical system (FLYaDIVE)
2. 06:25 AM - Re: 503 electrical system (Colin Dix)
3. 07:06 AM - Re: 503 electrical system (Richard Girard)
4. 07:27 AM - Re: 503 electrical system (Colin Dix)
5. 09:42 AM - Re: 503 electrical system (FLYaDIVE)
6. 10:08 AM - Re: 503 electrical system (Colin Dix)
7. 10:21 AM - Re: 503 electrical system (Bob Comperini)
8. 10:22 AM - Re: 503 electrical system (FLYaDIVE)
9. 11:21 AM - Mixed a few cups of green antifreeze into orange in a pinch (cschmokel)
10. 12:29 PM - Re: Mixed a few cups of green antifreeze into orange in a pinch (PHILLIPS I)
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Hello Collin:
1 - Fuses do NOT protect the equipment they protect the wires.
2 - What voltage regulator do you have that does not require a ballast, load
or battery?
3 - I WOULD NOT - go directly to the radio equipment. Use some SMALL battery
if weight is an issue.
Barry
On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 1:52 PM, niceonetidy <colin.dix@bailey-steam.com>wrote:
> colin.dix@bailey-steam.com>
>
> Hello,
>
> I have a Rotax 503, and the regulator that does nbot need a load or
> battery. My question is...
>
> Can I connect the power from the output directly to my ICOM A20 radio and
> my Garmin Sat nav? I have fuses installed to protect from overload!
>
> Thanks
>
> Colin
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=315361#315361
>
>
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Dear Barry,
Thank you for the reply, I have a 264 870 regulator. The operators manual
has a circuit in it show a non battery schematic? It's page 20 - 1994. Is
this possible please?
Thanks
Colin
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[mailto:owner-rotaxengines-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of FLYaDIVE
Sent: 12 October 2010 13:58
Subject: Re: RotaxEngines-List: 503 electrical system
Hello Collin:
1 - Fuses do NOT protect the equipment they protect the wires.
2 - What voltage regulator do you have that does not require a ballast, load
or battery?
3 - I WOULD NOT - go directly to the radio equipment. Use some SMALL battery
if weight is an issue.
Barry
On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 1:52 PM, niceonetidy <colin.dix@bailey-steam.com>
wrote:
<colin.dix@bailey-steam.com>
Hello,
I have a Rotax 503, and the regulator that does nbot need a load or
battery. My question is...
Can I connect the power from the output directly to my ICOM A20 radio and my
Garmin Sat nav? I have fuses installed to protect from overload!
Thanks
Colin
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| Subject: | Re: 503 electrical system |
Colin, Take a look at the Installation Manual section 18.5.2, figure 42,
page 18.5. The 264 870 regulator is described as "not limited to minimum 1
ampere consumption", not that it can be run without something to smooth the
electrical output of the alternator. This is the purpose of the capacitor o
r
battery. If weight is an issue, use the capacitor. If you think you might
want to run your equipment without the engine running, use the battery.
The cap should be an electrolytic type and you must take care to make sure
it is correctly connected. If you wire it wrong it WILL go bang! Also, if
you disconnect it after it has been charged, be sure to discharge it. A
capacitor can hold a charge for months.
If you go with a battery, make sure you take note of the minimum capacity (
9 AH ).
As far as fusing the equipment goes, use the manufacturers recommendations.
Rick Girard
On Tue, Oct 12, 2010 at 8:17 AM, Colin Dix <colin.dix@bailey-steam.com>wrot
e:
> Dear Barry,
>
>
> Thank you for the reply, I have a 264 870 regulator. The operators manua
l
> has a circuit in it show a non battery schematic? It=92s page 20 ' 199
4. Is
> this possible please?
>
>
> Thanks
>
>
> Colin
>
>
> *From:* owner-rotaxengines-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:
> owner-rotaxengines-list-server@matronics.com] *On Behalf Of *FLYaDIVE
> *Sent:* 12 October 2010 13:58
> *To:* rotaxengines-list@matronics.com
> *Subject:* Re: RotaxEngines-List: 503 electrical system
>
>
> Hello Collin:
>
>
> 1 - Fuses do NOT protect the equipment they protect the wires.
>
> 2 - What voltage regulator do you have that does not require a ballast,
> load or battery?
>
> 3 - I WOULD NOT - go directly to the radio equipment. Use some SMALL
> battery if weight is an issue.
>
>
> Barry
>
> On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 1:52 PM, niceonetidy <colin.dix@bailey-steam.com>
> wrote:
>
> colin.dix@bailey-steam.com>
>
> Hello,
>
> I have a Rotax 503, and the regulator that does nbot need a load or
> battery. My question is...
>
> Can I connect the power from the output directly to my ICOM A20 radio and
> my Garmin Sat nav? I have fuses installed to protect from overload!
>
> Thanks
>
> Colin
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=315361#315361
>
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| Subject: | 503 electrical system |
Thanks Richard,
WILCO on your advice,
Regards
Colin
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[mailto:owner-rotaxengines-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Richard
Girard
Sent: 12 October 2010 15:03
Subject: Re: RotaxEngines-List: 503 electrical system
Colin, Take a look at the Installation Manual section 18.5.2, figure 42,
page 18.5. The 264 870 regulator is described as "not limited to minimum 1
ampere consumption", not that it can be run without something to smooth the
electrical output of the alternator. This is the purpose of the capacitor or
battery. If weight is an issue, use the capacitor. If you think you might
want to run your equipment without the engine running, use the battery.
The cap should be an electrolytic type and you must take care to make sure
it is correctly connected. If you wire it wrong it WILL go bang! Also, if
you disconnect it after it has been charged, be sure to discharge it. A
capacitor can hold a charge for months.
If you go with a battery, make sure you take note of the minimum capacity (
9 AH ).
As far as fusing the equipment goes, use the manufacturers recommendations.
Rick Girard
On Tue, Oct 12, 2010 at 8:17 AM, Colin Dix <colin.dix@bailey-steam.com>
wrote:
Dear Barry,
Thank you for the reply, I have a 264 870 regulator. The operators manual
has a circuit in it show a non battery schematic? It's page 20 - 1994. Is
this possible please?
Thanks
Colin
From: owner-rotaxengines-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rotaxengines-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of FLYaDIVE
Sent: 12 October 2010 13:58
Subject: Re: RotaxEngines-List: 503 electrical system
Hello Collin:
1 - Fuses do NOT protect the equipment they protect the wires.
2 - What voltage regulator do you have that does not require a ballast, load
or battery?
3 - I WOULD NOT - go directly to the radio equipment. Use some SMALL battery
if weight is an issue.
Barry
On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 1:52 PM, niceonetidy <colin.dix@bailey-steam.com>
wrote:
<colin.dix@bailey-steam.com>
Hello,
I have a Rotax 503, and the regulator that does nbot need a load or
battery. My question is...
Can I connect the power from the output directly to my ICOM A20 radio and my
Garmin Sat nav? I have fuses installed to protect from overload!
Thanks
Colin
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| Subject: | Re: 503 electrical system |
Hello Collin:
I took a LQQK at the web site with the voltage regulators.
*
*
*http://www.challengers101.com/RotaxChargeSys.html
Your regulator: 264 870*****
*
*
The do show three configurations.
1 - Without a battery - But, it does nave a ballast - The 2,000 uF Cap. I
do not care for this type of system in that you are relying on
an electrolytic capacitor to do your filtering and load regulation. They d
o
fail due to heat and life expediency. And when they fail YOU WILL NOT KNOW
IT... until your radios die and smoke.
2 - Regulator with a battery - MUCH BETTER and if you want additional
filtering you can put the 2,000 uF Cap in parallel with the battery. If th
e
Cap fails... So What! The battery is still there.
3 - This set up is dependent upon IF YOU have a Starter with your plane. I
f
so.... It makes perfectly good sense to use it.
ALSO NOTE: The minimum size of the Battery is 9 AH for system #2 and 16 AH
for system #3.
If you have the room and can handle the weight - This is one time BIGGER is
BETTER.
Hope this helps,
Barry
On Tue, Oct 12, 2010 at 9:17 AM, Colin Dix <colin.dix@bailey-steam.com>wrot
e:
> Dear Barry,
>
>
> Thank you for the reply, I have a 264 870 regulator. The operators manua
l
> has a circuit in it show a non battery schematic? It=92s page 20 ' 199
4. Is
> this possible please?
>
>
> Thanks
>
>
> Colin
>
>
> *From:* owner-rotaxengines-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:
> owner-rotaxengines-list-server@matronics.com] *On Behalf Of *FLYaDIVE
> *Sent:* 12 October 2010 13:58
> *To:* rotaxengines-list@matronics.com
> *Subject:* Re: RotaxEngines-List: 503 electrical system
>
>
> Hello Collin:
>
>
> 1 - Fuses do NOT protect the equipment they protect the wires.
>
> 2 - What voltage regulator do you have that does not require a ballast,
> load or battery?
>
> 3 - I WOULD NOT - go directly to the radio equipment. Use some SMALL
> battery if weight is an issue.
>
>
> Barry
>
> On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 1:52 PM, niceonetidy <colin.dix@bailey-steam.com>
> wrote:
>
> colin.dix@bailey-steam.com>
>
> Hello,
>
> I have a Rotax 503, and the regulator that does nbot need a load or
> battery. My question is...
>
> Can I connect the power from the output directly to my ICOM A20 radio and
> my Garmin Sat nav? I have fuses installed to protect from overload!
>
> Thanks
>
> Colin
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=315361#315361
>
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| Subject: | 503 electrical system |
Barry,
Weight and room is a big problem here, I will be on limit. I will use a pull
starter. I guess I could make a Voltage regulator system using passive
devices, but is that what the Rotax unit does anyway? The Radio is
portable, therefore has its own battery, and so does the GPS, It is a Garmin
296.
Thanks
Colin
From: owner-rotaxengines-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rotaxengines-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of FLYaDIVE
Sent: 12 October 2010 17:40
Subject: Re: RotaxEngines-List: 503 electrical system
Hello Collin:
I took a LQQK at the web site with the voltage regulators.
http://www.challengers101.com/RotaxChargeSys.html
Your regulator: 264 870
The do show three configurations.
1 - Without a battery - But, it does nave a ballast - The 2,000 uF Cap. I
do not care for this type of system in that you are relying on an
electrolytic capacitor to do your filtering and load regulation. They do
fail due to heat and life expediency. And when they fail YOU WILL NOT KNOW
IT... until your radios die and smoke.
2 - Regulator with a battery - MUCH BETTER and if you want additional
filtering you can put the 2,000 uF Cap in parallel with the battery. If the
Cap fails... So What! The battery is still there.
3 - This set up is dependent upon IF YOU have a Starter with your plane. If
so.... It makes perfectly good sense to use it.
ALSO NOTE: The minimum size of the Battery is 9 AH for system #2 and 16 AH
for system #3.
If you have the room and can handle the weight - This is one time BIGGER is
BETTER.
Hope this helps,
Barry
On Tue, Oct 12, 2010 at 9:17 AM, Colin Dix <colin.dix@bailey-steam.com>
wrote:
Dear Barry,
Thank you for the reply, I have a 264 870 regulator. The operators manual
has a circuit in it show a non battery schematic? It's page 20 - 1994. Is
this possible please?
Thanks
Colin
From: owner-rotaxengines-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rotaxengines-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of FLYaDIVE
Sent: 12 October 2010 13:58
Subject: Re: RotaxEngines-List: 503 electrical system
Hello Collin:
1 - Fuses do NOT protect the equipment they protect the wires.
2 - What voltage regulator do you have that does not require a ballast, load
or battery?
3 - I WOULD NOT - go directly to the radio equipment. Use some SMALL battery
if weight is an issue.
Barry
On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 1:52 PM, niceonetidy <colin.dix@bailey-steam.com>
wrote:
<colin.dix@bailey-steam.com>
Hello,
I have a Rotax 503, and the regulator that does nbot need a load or
battery. My question is...
Can I connect the power from the output directly to my ICOM A20 radio and my
Garmin Sat nav? I have fuses installed to protect from overload!
Thanks
Colin
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| Subject: | 503 electrical system |
Why not use the Key West regulator? It offers clean, filtered 12VDC
On 10:06 AM 10/12/2010, Colin Dix wrote:
>Barry,
>
>Weight and room is a big problem here, I will be on limit. I will use a pull starter.
I guess I could make a Voltage regulator system using passive devices,
but is that what the Rotax unit does anyway? The Radio is portable, therefore
has its own battery, and so does the GPS, It is a Garmin 296.
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| Subject: | Re: 503 electrical system |
Colin:
Than go with option #2.
You would want some sort of backup for the radio and GPS.
Use a small Battery - A 9 AH would be about 4x4x5" and could fit almost
anywhere.
Under a seat, in a small box mounted to the firewall (inside or out), or
even in a hanging pocket on the back of a seat.
It will supply you with more than enough power for a HT & GPS.
With the HT... What also is important is your antenna.
Good Luck,
Barry
On Tue, Oct 12, 2010 at 1:06 PM, Colin Dix <colin.dix@bailey-steam.com>wrot
e:
> Barry,
>
>
> Weight and room is a big problem here, I will be on limit. I will use a
> pull starter. I guess I could make a Voltage regulator system using pass
ive
> devices, but is that what the Rotax unit does anyway? The Radio is
> portable, therefore has its own battery, and so does the GPS, It is a Gar
min
> 296.
>
>
> Thanks
>
>
> Colin
>
>
> *From:* owner-rotaxengines-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:
> owner-rotaxengines-list-server@matronics.com] *On Behalf Of *FLYaDIVE
> *Sent:* 12 October 2010 17:40
>
> *To:* rotaxengines-list@matronics.com
> *Subject:* Re: RotaxEngines-List: 503 electrical system
>
>
> Hello Collin:
>
>
> I took a LQQK at the web site with the voltage regulators.
>
>
> *http://www.challengers101.com/RotaxChargeSys.html*
>
> *Your regulator: 264 870*
>
>
> The do show three configurations.
>
> 1 - Without a battery - But, it does nave a ballast - The 2,000 uF Cap.
I
> do not care for this type of system in that you are relying on
> an electrolytic capacitor to do your filtering and load regulation. They
do
> fail due to heat and life expediency. And when they fail YOU WILL NOT KN
OW
> IT... until your radios die and smoke.
>
>
> 2 - Regulator with a battery - MUCH BETTER and if you want additional
> filtering you can put the 2,000 uF Cap in parallel with the battery. If
the
> Cap fails... So What! The battery is still there.
>
>
> 3 - This set up is dependent upon IF YOU have a Starter with your plane.
> If so.... It makes perfectly good sense to use it.
>
>
> ALSO NOTE: The minimum size of the Battery is 9 AH for system #2 and 16
AH
> for system #3.
>
>
> If you have the room and can handle the weight - This is one time BIGGER
is
> BETTER.
>
>
> Hope this helps,
>
>
> Barry
>
> On Tue, Oct 12, 2010 at 9:17 AM, Colin Dix <colin.dix@bailey-steam.com>
> wrote:
>
> Dear Barry,
>
>
> Thank you for the reply, I have a 264 870 regulator. The operators manua
l
> has a circuit in it show a non battery schematic? It=92s page 20 ' 199
4. Is
> this possible please?
>
>
> Thanks
>
>
> Colin
>
>
> *From:* owner-rotaxengines-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:
> owner-rotaxengines-list-server@matronics.com] *On Behalf Of *FLYaDIVE
> *Sent:* 12 October 2010 13:58
> *To:* rotaxengines-list@matronics.com
> *Subject:* Re: RotaxEngines-List: 503 electrical system
>
>
> Hello Collin:
>
>
> 1 - Fuses do NOT protect the equipment they protect the wires.
>
> 2 - What voltage regulator do you have that does not require a ballast,
> load or battery?
>
> 3 - I WOULD NOT - go directly to the radio equipment. Use some SMALL
> battery if weight is an issue.
>
>
> Barry
>
> On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 1:52 PM, niceonetidy <colin.dix@bailey-steam.com>
> wrote:
>
> colin.dix@bailey-steam.com>
>
> Hello,
>
> I have a Rotax 503, and the regulator that does nbot need a load or
> battery. My question is...
>
> Can I connect the power from the output directly to my ICOM A20 radio and
> my Garmin Sat nav? I have fuses installed to protect from overload!
>
> Thanks
>
> Colin
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=315361#315361
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| Subject: | Mixed a few cups of green antifreeze into orange in |
a pinch
Was running low and had to top it off with the green stuff. Now what? I'm reading
that this can cause some serious corrosion issues. Been in the engine for
about 2-3 months now. Didn't think it would be a big deal, argh!
Carl
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| Subject: | Re: Mixed a few cups of green antifreeze into orange |
in a pinch
Hi Carl
It really depends on the type of antifreeze you used, most ethylene glycol
types are mixable but the corrosion inhibitors could be compromised,
A few months shouldn=92t be a problem, just drain down and replace soonest,
What concerns me more is the need to top up in the first place,
My cooling system hasn=92t needed topping up in three years, I will be
changing the antifreeze this year before the inhibitors become totally
exhausted,
I would pressure test the cooling system for leaks and look for
orange/blue/green/purple/red ( pick your colour) stains anywhere
The water pump is a good place to start,
Ivor
On 12 October 2010 19:18, cschmokel <cschmokel@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Was running low and had to top it off with the green stuff. Now what? I
'm
> reading that this can cause some serious corrosion issues. Been in the
> engine for about 2-3 months now. Didn't think it would be a big deal, ar
gh!
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> Carl
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| Subject: | Re: Mixed a few cups of green antifreeze into orange |
in a pinch
Called a guy at Lockwood and he said the same thing. No big deal, just flush at
soonest convenience. As to why it needs topping off .. I replaced the sprag
clutch on my 912 last Winter and I'm slowly weeping fluid. Haven't been able
to nail it down. I think it may be the pump housing .. I occasionally see just
a little bit of moisture down there, but I could never be too sure since it
is one of the lowest points on the engine and could just be dripping from higher
up. I talked to a guy at the airport who used to own a Kitfox 4 with a 912
and he says he was never able to nail down every radiator leak in his plane.
With all the hoses, something is bound to leak, so he says.
How do you recommend pressure testing the radiator?
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| Subject: | Re: Mixed a few cups of green antifreeze into |
orange in a pinch
A better way to find the leak is to get a bottle of phosphorescent dye made
for just this kind of leak detection. I used it on my 582 system and it
worked like a charm. All you need is an ultraviolet bulb for a drop light
and a dark hangar and you'll find your leak in no time. I found the dye at
O'reilly's Auto Supply. It was about $5.
Rick Girard
On Tue, Oct 12, 2010 at 9:16 PM, cschmokel <cschmokel@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Called a guy at Lockwood and he said the same thing. No big deal, just
> flush at soonest convenience. As to why it needs topping off .. I replaced
> the sprag clutch on my 912 last Winter and I'm slowly weeping fluid.
> Haven't been able to nail it down. I think it may be the pump housing .. I
> occasionally see just a little bit of moisture down there, but I could never
> be too sure since it is one of the lowest points on the engine and could
> just be dripping from higher up. I talked to a guy at the airport who used
> to own a Kitfox 4 with a 912 and he says he was never able to nail down
> every radiator leak in his plane. With all the hoses, something is bound to
> leak, so he says.
>
> How do you recommend pressure testing the radiator?
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=315506#315506
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582 Gray head
4.00 C gearbox
3 blade WD
Thanks, Homer GBYM
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to imagine how we might possibly have gone wrong.
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