---------------------------------------------------------- RV8-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 11/09/08: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 10:08 PM - Fw: Re: RV-List: Sealink 12v Recepticle (dan@rdan.com) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 10:08:35 PM PST US From: dan@rdan.com Subject: RV8-List: Fw: Re: RV-List: Sealink 12v Recepticle --- On Sat, 11/8/08, Dan wrote: From: Dan Subject: Re: RV-List: Sealink 12v Recepticle That is a good deal,but I am a marine retailer, I can offer any of these at dealer cost plus UPS sh ipping to any RV'r any time ! I'm not in the office to find out actual cost, my guess is around $10.00 ?? Dan RV-8 slow building a quick build www.baysidemarine.com --- On Sat, 11/8/08, Paul Besing wrote: 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 --> RV-List message posted by: "Patrick Kelley" 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 th e 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 --> RV-List message posted by: Charles Kuss 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 > --> RV-List message posted by: James H Nelson > > > 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 > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rv8-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RV8-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/rv8-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rv8-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.