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1. 06:46 PM - TCW Technologies products (Bob-tcw)
2. 06:48 PM - Question On Low-Pressure Brake Lines... (Matt Dralle)
3. 07:48 PM - Re: Question On Low-Pressure Brake Lines... (Paul Rice)
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| Subject: | TCW Technologies products |
Fellow RV builders,
Just a note to let you know that the new products we had on display
at Oshkosh are now available and in stock.
We introduced two products:
1) The Intelligent Power Stabilizer (IPS) which allows critical
equipment in the plane, such as GPS, EFIS and engine monitors to be up
and running before and during engine starting without the need to carry
an auxiliary battery. Additionally, based on feedback from the show,
we've introduced an 8 amp model of this product as well.
2) The Intelligent Lighting Controller (ILC) which allows remote,
electronic switching of the primary aircraft lighting circuits and
includes the wig-wag function as well as dimming control of 3 lighting
circuits.
All the details are available on our web site. www.tcwtech.com
As always thanks for your support
Bob Newman RV-10 (40176)
TCW Technologies, LLC.
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| Subject: | Question On Low-Pressure Brake Lines... |
Dear Listers,
I spent a lot of time staring at those plastic brake lines for the low pressure
side and just didn't like a thing about them. Just imagine if one were to break
and what a mess all the brake fluid all over the cockpit would be like.
After some thought, I came up with the following system for the low pressure feed.
I used standard AN 1/4" fittings and aluminum tubing to bring the fluid from
the reservoir to a tee fitting and then to bulkhead fittings that connect
to standard Aeroquip hoses to the master calendars. Yeah, it was a little more
weight, but the peace of mind is worth it.
But here's my question. Notice that on the back side of the second bulkhead, I
kind of looped the tubing up and around the hole for the vent. This also positioned
tee fitting nicely to feed the left and right sides. The top of that
loop is maybe 4 to 5" higher than the top of the reservoir, though. Is the flow
from the reservoir to the master cylinders suppose to be basically "gravity
fed" or is the "pump" action from the master cylinders all that is necessary
to keep the tube and master cylinders full?
Matt Dralle
RV-8 #82880 N844RV (res)
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| Subject: | Question On Low-Pressure Brake Lines... |
Hey Matt=2C
Your work looks great. To the best of my knowledge=2C the reservoir should
be above the master cylinders. I have been using the small resevoirs that
attach to the top of the master cylinders with no problems. Have you given
them any thought?
Paul Rice
RV8 110 hours
Flying Siren> Date: Tue=2C 28 Oct 2008 18:48:08 -0700> To: rv8-list@matroni
cs.com=3B rv-list@matronics.com> From: dralle@matronics.com> Subject: RV8-L
ist: Question On Low-Pressure Brake Lines...> > > Dear Listers=2C> > I spen
t a lot of time staring at those plastic brake lines for the low pressure s
ide and just didn't like a thing about them. Just imagine if one were to br
eak and what a mess all the brake fluid all over the cockpit would be like.
> > After some thought=2C I came up with the following system for the low p
ressure feed. I used standard AN 1/4" fittings and aluminum tubing to bring
the fluid from the reservoir to a tee fitting and then to bulkhead fitting
s that connect to standard Aeroquip hoses to the master calendars. Yeah=2C
it was a little more weight=2C but the peace of mind is worth it.> > But he
re's my question. Notice that on the back side of the second bulkhead=2C I
kind of looped the tubing up and around the hole for the vent. This also po
sitioned tee fitting nicely to feed the left and right sides. The top of th
at loop is maybe 4 to 5" higher than the top of the reservoir=2C though. Is
the flow from the reservoir to the master cylinders suppose to be basicall
y "gravity fed" or is the "pump" action from the master cylinders all that
is necessary to keep the tube and master cylinders full?> > Matt Dralle> RV
-8 #82880 N844RV (res)
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