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1. 06:54 AM - Re: Quiet drills-revenge of the air drill (fcs@jlc.net)
2. 08:15 AM - Re: Quiet drills-revenge of the air drill (Miller Robert)
3. 03:05 PM - Aileron Lock Nut (Curt Hoffman)
4. 04:03 PM - Re: Compressor Sump drains (Bob Hassel)
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| Subject: | Re: Quiet drills-revenge of the air drill |
--> RV9-List message posted by: "fcs@jlc.net" <fcs@jlc.net>
By all means, practice safe compressing! A line filter/dryer will catch
any crud that comes out of the compressor. This is critical if you do any
painting with air power. Also, you can get a slick little device that will
automatically drain the sump when pressure drops. Just be sure to put a
pan under it and empty the nasty thing once in a while. You'll find a mix
of water and oil which results in a Kahlua-Sombrero appearance. Don't
drink the stuff or you'll find yourself hacking and coughing and requiring
Tussin. ;
)
If you leave your compressor powered up all the time, like I do, then you
need to develop a ritual of draining the sump every month, particularly
during the wet seasons. I've never heard tales of compressor-based
microorganisms. I would think the pressure and oils would destroy most
lifeforms, but who knows? I know it is a good practice to depressurize the
tank once a year and rinse it out with non-flamable spirits. Your local
auto parts store should have stuff specifically for this purpose. My
understanding is that this is to prevent corrosion from eventually eating
through the tank, but if it also pushes a few lifeforms to extinction, hey,
that's the human way!
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| Subject: | Re: Quiet drills-revenge of the air drill |
--> RV9-List message posted by: Miller Robert <rmiller3@earthlink.net>
I would not suggest chlorine. Chlorine gasses are very toxic.
Seems to me the more benign, (but hopefully effective), disinfectant used for
SCUBA tanks might be a good choice, as it is intended for compressed air
breathing tanks.
This should be available at any SCUBA store that services air tanks.
Robert
steve dwyer wrote:
> --> RV9-List message posted by: "steve dwyer" <stdwyer@dreamscape.com>
>
> Here's an interesting slant on air power that may cap this off once and for
> all. A couple of years ago an old timer ( thats a RV-4 builder) gave a
> presentation on riveting during a RV forum, he did a great job he knew the
> ins and outs of everything and made one point that stuck. He said if you use
> your compressed air tools all the time be very careful of constantly
> breathing the discharged air from your tools. He went on to say the
> condensed moisture that accumulates in the storage tank can provide a place
> for some nasty things to grow and we dont want to breathe in these little
> microrganisms. Of course he was hacking and spitting throughout his pitch
> probably just to further his point and went on further to remind us of the
> legionares disease found in cooling tower water. Any way after two years of
> breathing this wonderful source of power to perforate my favorite airplane
> I had stripped the threads on my tank bleed valve. During the replacement of
> the valve I decided to follow his recomendation and pour in a small amount
> of bleach. He was a sales rep for one of the major rivet gun manufacturers
> so I assumed he was confident this wouldn't wreck the tools. As far as
> breathing the "bad air" or for that matter concentrations of chlorine who
> knows whats what anymore. I use both the noisy compressor and the cordless
> and love it! I'm also taking a non script product called Tussin CF a great
> nasal decongestant, cough suppressant and expectorant, I really wonder why
> for the past two winters I've had a nagging chest cough????
> You guys are an interesting bunch.....see ya!
>
> Steve Dwyer
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Merems <merems@cox.net>
> To: <rv9-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Re: RV9-List: Quiet drills-revenge of the air drill
>
> > --> RV9-List message posted by: "Merems" <merems@cox.net>
> >
> > Point taken
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Gary Newsted" <fcs@jlc.net>
> > To: <rv9-list@matronics.com>
> > Subject: Re: RV9-List: Quiet drills-revenge of the air drill
> >
> >
> > > --> RV9-List message posted by: "Gary Newsted" <fcs@jlc.net>
> > >
> > > > I can rock out to my favorite CD and drill at the same without a
> > headset.
> > > > Can you say the same for you air powered turbine driven screaming hand
> > > > machine.
> > >
> > > No but I can tell ya it's my second favorite tool!
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
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| Subject: | Aileron Lock Nut |
--> RV9-List message posted by: "Curt Hoffman" <choffman9@cinci.rr.com>
For those of you who have not yet done your aileron attachment I had asked Vans
the following question (same one I posted). They responded it appears they had
an oversight and did not include the correct nuts in the RV-9 inventory. The
AN365-1032 nut will work, but it is tight. Vans is correcting their inventory
and sending me the bag with the correct nuts. I suspect many if not all of the
RV9 wing packages did not include these nuts.
"The inboard aileron bracket has a screw that secures the bracket to the control
tube.The print calls for this screw to be secured with a MS21083-N3 lock nut.
It appears on the print to be a thinner version of an AN365-1032. None of these
21083 nuts came in the kit. I checked all the inventory sheets and there is
no mention of this nut."
Curt Hoffman
RV-9A wings almost done- working on tail
1968 Mustang 302 convertible
Piper Cherokee N5320W
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| Subject: | Compressor Sump drains |
--> RV9-List message posted by: "Bob Hassel" <bob@hassel-usa.com>
Wow where do you get those? Sounds like a great idea.
Bob Hassel
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Subject: Re: RV9-List: Quiet drills-revenge of the air drill
--> RV9-List message posted by: "fcs@jlc.net" <fcs@jlc.net>
By all means, practice safe compressing! A line filter/dryer will catch
any crud that comes out of the compressor. This is critical if you do any
painting with air power. Also, you can get a slick little device that will
automatically drain the sump when pressure drops. Just be sure to put a
pan under it and empty the nasty thing once in a while. You'll find a mix
of water and oil which results in a Kahlua-Sombrero appearance. Don't
drink the stuff or you'll find yourself hacking and coughing and requiring
Tussin. ;
)
If you leave your compressor powered up all the time, like I do, then you
need to develop a ritual of draining the sump every month, particularly
during the wet seasons. I've never heard tales of compressor-based
microorganisms. I would think the pressure and oils would destroy most
lifeforms, but who knows? I know it is a good practice to depressurize the
tank once a year and rinse it out with non-flamable spirits. Your local
auto parts store should have stuff specifically for this purpose. My
understanding is that this is to prevent corrosion from eventually eating
through the tank, but if it also pushes a few lifeforms to extinction, hey,
that's the human way!
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