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1. 12:26 AM - Re: Torque value AN fuel fittings / Sealant NPT threads (Geoff Heap)
2. 03:18 AM - Re: Re: Torque value AN fuel fittings / Sealant NPT threads (Paul Mulwitz)
3. 03:18 AM - Re: Air tools & Compressor (Paul Mulwitz)
4. 04:26 AM - Fw: horizontal tail and alignments (Dave Austin)
5. 06:20 AM - Re: Air tools & Compressor (Big Gee)
6. 09:07 AM - Re: Air tools & Compressor (Frank Stutzman)
7. 12:26 PM - Re: Air tools & Compressor/ Sears Craftsman (Big Gee)
8. 05:40 PM - Re: Air tools & Compressor (Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis))
9. 10:16 PM - Re: Air tools & Compressor (Dave and Jan Clay)
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| Subject: | Re: Torque value AN fuel fittings / Sealant NPT threads |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Geoff Heap" <stol10@comcast.net>
I believe that the AN fittings should have no sealant of any kind as this will
hinder the metal to metal contact needed to make them work
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=35626#35626
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| Subject: | Re: Torque value AN fuel fittings / Sealant NPT threads |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: Paul Mulwitz <p.mulwitz@worldnet.att.net>
I used some fancy thread compound paste with teflon I got at the
hardware store.
Paul
XL wings
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At 01:49 PM 5/20/2006, you wrote:
>I just found the torque values in THE handbook :D. But I am still
>interested in how to seal the fittings...
>
>Martin
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| Subject: | Re: Air tools & Compressor |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: Paul Mulwitz <p.mulwitz@worldnet.att.net>
Perhaps the type of compressor is more important than the actual
numbers. The compressors with belt drive are a lot quieter than the
ones with direct drive. The belt drive ones are also a bit more
expensive and generally have higher ratings for SCFM. I just got a
new one from Canada (Eagle brand?) with wheels that cost around $250.
Paul
XL wings
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At 10:05 PM 5/20/2006, you wrote:
>What CFM & HP do you guys suggest I look into for my new air compressor? The
>specs are overwhelming. I've been considering a 5 HP 6.5 CFM @ 90PSI,
>120VAC, at about $300.00. Should that be enough for the tools that I'll
>need? I need to install a dedicated outlet anyway so 220VAC is not an issue.
>I've got a very small shop and it needs to have wheels.
>
>
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| Subject: | horizontal tail and alignments |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Dave Austin" <daveaustin2@can.rogers.com>
Dave Austin 601HDS - 912, Spitfire Mk VIII
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Austin" <daveaustin2@can.rogers.com>
Sent: Friday, May 19, 2006 7:41 PM
Subject: Re: Zenith-List: horizontal tail and alignments
> Just my 2 cents worth.
> Care should be taken that full deflection of the trim tab in either
> direction can be countered by elevator deflection from the stick. An
> electric trim tab could go haywire. (also goes for the aileron trim as
> well).
> The best setting of the horizontal stab is that the trim is at neutral at
> normal cruise speed so that it gives lowest drag. I adjusted mine to that
> condition by elongation of the holes in the rear stab mounting brackets.
It
> has worked OK for 11 years.
> Dave Austin 601HDS - 912, Spitfire Mk VIII
>
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| Subject: | Re: Air tools & Compressor |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: Big Gee <taffy0687@yahoo.com>
Dave----- my compressor is a:
Sears Craftsman, 6 hp, 30 gal, 6.4 scfm@ 90psi., 120 v. 15 amp ( all data taken
off unit) and works great for the task at hand. It is an upright model.
Doesn't take much room and is easy to move. Mine was about $300 and I consider
it a great unit for the price-------- a little noisy when pumping up, but with
the 30 gal tank it doesn't start very often.
Fritz------- Corvair, N93FL (reserved)
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Dave Thompson <dave.thompson@verizon.net> wrote:
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Dave Thompson"
Hi Guys,
My question is:
What CFM & HP do you guys suggest I look into for my new air compressor? The
specs are overwhelming. I've been considering a 5 HP 6.5 CFM @ 90PSI,
120VAC, at about $300.00. Should that be enough for the tools that I'll
need? I need to install a dedicated outlet anyway so 220VAC is not an issue.
I've got a very small shop and it needs to have wheels.
Dave Thompson
dave.thompson@verizon.net
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| Subject: | Re: Air tools & Compressor |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: Frank Stutzman <stutzman@stutzman.com>
On Sun, 21 May 2006, Big Gee wrote:
> Dave----- my compressor is a:
> Sears Craftsman, 6 hp, 30 gal, 6.4 scfm@ 90psi., 120 v. 15 amp ( all
> data taken off unit) and works great for the task at hand. It is an
> upright model.
1 hp (electric) = 746 watts
120 volts * 15 amp = 1800 watts.
So your compressor motor is actually only 2.4 HP. This is not surprising,
there is all sorts of weird claims when manufactures (of almost any
kind of power tool) state their horsepower.
Frank Stutzman
Bonanza N494B "Hula Girl"
Hood River, OR
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| Subject: | Re: Air tools & Compressor/ Sears Craftsman |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: Big Gee <taffy0687@yahoo.com>
Frank, that expalins why this morning I couldn't find " my" model compressor on
Sears' website. ( I was going to pass the link on to the Zenith/ Matronics site
for Dave to have something to compare to) They had one showing the same 6.4
scfm @ 90 psi, 33 gal. tank but was rated at 2.2 hp. for $279.99-------- goes
to prove not to pay attention to the "advertised hp" but rather the performance
of the unit.----- Again, I am very pleased with my unit for the price, it
does the job very well.
Fritz------ Corvair
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Frank Stutzman <stutzman@stutzman.com> wrote:
--> Zenith-List message posted by: Frank Stutzman
On Sun, 21 May 2006, Big Gee wrote:
> Dave----- my compressor is a:
> Sears Craftsman, 6 hp, 30 gal, 6.4 scfm@ 90psi., 120 v. 15 amp ( all
> data taken off unit) and works great for the task at hand. It is an
> upright model.
1 hp (electric) = 746 watts
120 volts * 15 amp = 1800 watts.
So your compressor motor is actually only 2.4 HP. This is not surprising,
there is all sorts of weird claims when manufactures (of almost any
kind of power tool) state their horsepower.
Frank Stutzman
Bonanza N494B "Hula Girl"
Hood River, OR
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| Subject: | Air tools & Compressor |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" <frank.hinde@hp.com>
I have the sears 6hp oil free direct drive....The note about HP claims
is well put..they call it "Peak HP"...This of course is complete
nonsense there really is no such thing as "Peak HP". Anyway, mine is the
biggest 120V model they make and is probably rated around 2HP.
Having said that, it does everything I ever need...On the RV there is a
lot of work requiring the use of die grinders that use a lot of air and
this machine has never failed to keep up.
The other thing is it is an oil free machine, Oil free machines have a
reputation for wearing out fast but I wanted a mchine that I could use
for spraying paint at the end of the project. An oil free compressor is
by far the simplest way to spray paint.
Now here is the best part...I have made fresh air breathing system
feeding compressor air to the upstream side of a high quality
respirator. I took a sample of air and had it tested in our lab for
contaminants. Came out just fine and perfectly adequate to breathe.
So that is how I am spraying the cyanide laden paints.
The downside of oil free is you need to drop a drop of oil in the air
tools occasionally...But $8 for a die grinder I kind of forgot!
I'm nearing the end of the RV project and the machine is running just
fine...Solid rivets take a LOT more air than pop rivets so it bodes well
for lasting thru a zodiac project. The machine is noisy and you would be
well advised to put it in a separate room.
Frank
At 10:05 PM 5/20/2006, you wrote:
>What CFM & HP do you guys suggest I look into for my new air
>compressor? The specs are overwhelming. I've been considering a 5 HP
>6.5 CFM @ 90PSI, 120VAC, at about $300.00. Should that be enough for
>the tools that I'll need? I need to install a dedicated outlet anyway
so 220VAC is not an issue.
>I've got a very small shop and it needs to have wheels.
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Air tools & Compressor |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Dave and Jan Clay" <dclaytx2@hotmail.com>
Hey Dave,
I'm using a $99 air compressor I got from Harbor Freight that works great.
It has a 2.5HP motor and delivers 120PSI at 5.6CFM. The item number is
90385-4VGA. I have had absolutely no problems with the compressor or the $39
rivet gun I also purchased from Harbor Freight.
Dave Clay
Temple, TX
CH601XL Scratch builder
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