---------------------------------------------------------- RV-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 11/08/08: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:44 PM - Sealink 12v Recepticle (Paul Besing) 2. 07:53 PM - Re: Sealink 12v Receptacle (Robin Marks) 3. 08:18 PM - Approach FastStack (Paul Besing) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:44:45 PM PST US From: Paul Besing Subject: RV-List: Sealink 12v Recepticle Ebay..$12.99 Smoking deal. Ebay item 160107403246 Paul Besing RV-4 N73DD Arizona ________________________________ From: Patrick Kelley Sent: Friday, November 7, 2008 3:49:09 PM Subject: RE: RV-List: Panel Power Source That's similar to the socket that Aerotronics installed in my panel; I like it. However, I opted for a different ground power source, especially as I intended the socket to power an MP3 player and, besides, don't want to have to leave my canopy open to power my system. I have a Battery Tender (batterytender.com) 1.5 Amp unit, with a permanent connection to my main battery accessible through the oil filler door. I find that I can use the system for panel checks and such (I've been wiring my panel and engine for the past year) without significantly draining the battery and overnight it is full again. If you need more than that, they have a 5 Amp model, but it's much more expensive. BTW, I discovered them when I needed a good charger for my motorcycle, which is a replica generator Shovelhead; the generator does not do a good job of replenishing charge when you make a lot of short trips, so I generally leave it on charge overnight. Three years and both battery and the tender are going strong. Patrick Kelley - RV-6A N156PK - Waiting on the FAA and the DAR -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Charles Kuss Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 2:41 PM Subject: Re: RV-List: Panel Power Source I'll make an "improvement" on Jim's recommendation. Obtain a marine cigarette socket and plug from your local marine supply house (Boat Owners Warehouse, West Marine, etc). These vendors carry "locking" cigarette socket/plug combos. These will prevent the plug from vibrating out of the socket due to rough air or that Lycoming! See http://www.marinco.com/product/sealink-12v-plug-amp-receptacle Charlie Kuss --- On Fri, 11/7/08, James H Nelson wrote: > From: James H Nelson > Subject: RV-List: Panel Power Source > To: RV-List@matronics.com > Date: Friday, November 7, 2008, 12:51 PM > > > Remember to include a cigaret lighter socket on your panel. > When you > need to power up things on the panel, you need not use the > battery that > will start your plane. By using a spare battery, like the > one on my CH > battery powered compressor (Walmart at about $ 70.00), > plugged in to the > socket, will provide power for your glass panel etc. I can > run my glass > panels for set ups and setting up my Trutrak etc with out > running down > the aircraft battery. This in addition to keeping the > tires properly > inflated. A nice piece of multipurpose equipment at a > reasonable price. > > > Jim Nelson > RV9-A ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 07:53:39 PM PST US Subject: RE: RV-List: Sealink 12v Receptacle From: "Robin Marks" I really liked the ones standard in Honda vehicles with a square spring loaded cap with embossed 12V . ~$16.00 at the parts counter. I am sure there are $5.00 units out there, I just really liked the square cap. Sorry no photos. Robin Do Not Archive From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Paul Besing Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2008 5:42 PM Subject: RV-List: Sealink 12v Recepticle Ebay..$12.99 Smoking deal. Ebay item 160107403246 Paul Besing RV-4 N73DD Arizona ________________________________ From: Patrick Kelley Sent: Friday, November 7, 2008 3:49:09 PM Subject: RE: RV-List: Panel Power Source That's similar to the socket that Aerotronics installed in my panel; I like it. However, I opted for a different ground power source, especially as I intended the socket to power an MP3 player and, besides, don't want to have to leave my canopy open to power my system. I have a Battery Tender (batterytender.com) 1.5 Amp unit, with a permanent connection to my main battery accessible through the oil filler door. I find that I can use the system for panel checks and such (I've been wiring my panel and engine for the past year) without significantly draining the battery and overnight it is full again. If you need more than that, they have a 5 Amp model, but it's much more expensive. BTW, I discovered them when I needed a good charger for my motorcycle, which is a replica generator Shovelhead; the generator does not do a good job of replenishing charge when you make a lot of short trips, so I generally leave it on charge overnight. Three years and both battery and the tender are going strong. Patrick Kelley - RV-6A N156PK - Waiting on the FAA and the DAR -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Charles Kuss Sent: Friday, November 07, 2008 2:41 PM Subject: Re: RV-List: Panel Power Source I'll make an "improvement" on Jim's recommendation. Obtain a marine cigarette socket and plug from your local marine supply house (Boat Owners Warehouse, West Marine, etc). These vendors carry "locking" cigarette socket/plug combos. These will prevent the plug from vibrating out of the socket due to rough air or that Lycoming! See http://www.marinco.com/product/sealink-12v-plug-amp-receptacle Charlie Kuss --- On Fri, 11/7/08, James H Nelson wrote: > From: James H Nelson > Subject: RV-List: Panel Power Source > To: RV-List@matronics.com > Date: Friday, November 7, 2008, 12:51 PM > > > Remember to include a cigaret lighter socket on your panel. > When you > need to power up things on the panel, you need not use the > battery that > will start your plane. By using a spare battery, like the > one on my CH > battery powered compressor (Walmart at about $ 70.00), > plugged in to the > socket, will provide power for your glass panel etc. I can > run my glass > panels for set ups and setting up my Trutrak etc with out > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 08:18:10 PM PST US From: Paul Besing Subject: RV-List: Approach FastStack Anyone used the Approach FastStack for wiring their panels? Seems like a great system for simplifying wiring? 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