---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 06/04/10: 4 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:22 AM - Re: Source for battery cable? (Bill Naumuk) 2. 07:32 AM - Re: Source for battery cable? (george may) 3. 08:38 AM - Re: Flying on the edge of wetness (Afterfxllc@aol.com) 4. 09:09 AM - Re: Source for battery cable? (Craig Payne) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:22:23 AM PST US From: "Bill Naumuk" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Source for battery cable? Craig- I bought raw two color welding cable from a local electrical supply house, crimped the ends (Purchased from Advance Auto) using my NicoPress tool, soldered the gaps and slid a neoprene boot (ACS) over each end. Sounds like a lot of work but it was actually one of the easiest jobs I've had. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: Craig Payne To: zenith-list@matronics.com ; zenith701801-list@matronics.com Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 9:41 PM Subject: Zenith-List: Source for battery cable? I'm looking for a source for 4 gauge battery cable (red and black). I could use welding cable. B&C appears to only sell pre-made, terminated lengths. WayTek has a minimum of 100 ft. SteinAir doesn't list any. Many list 4 gauge Tefzel but that isn't what I want. I could buy a pair of jumper cables but I'm not certain on the quality and composition of the insulation. Any leads? -- Craig ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 07:32:58 AM PST US From: george may Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Source for battery cable? Any marine supply store carries battery cable by the foot George May 601XL 912s From: craig@craigandjean.com Subject: Zenith-List: Source for battery cable? I'm looking for a source for 4 gauge battery cable (red and black). I could use welding cable . B&C appears to only sell pre-made=2C terminated lengths. WayTek has a minim um of 100 ft. SteinAir doesn't list any. Many list 4 gauge Tefzel but that isn 't what I want. I could buy a pair of jumper cables but I'm not certain on the quality and composition of the insulation. Any leads? -- Craig _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the too busy. Combine all your e-mail accounts with Hot mail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multiaccount&ocid=P ID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_4 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 08:38:49 AM PST US From: Afterfxllc@aol.com Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Flying on the edge of wetness Ben you need to read before flaming GEEZ I said steam (from the hot engine) could cause the coils to stop working. I never said high voltage causes steam but since they are a higher voltage the are more sensitive to moisture. Sorry I didn't clarify it in a way you would understand. And if anyone has a warp drive without the nickel edges I wouldn't fly thru rain as it will eat the tips up pretty fast. Jeff In a message dated 6/3/2010 8:05:33 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, n801bh@netzero.com writes: I fly my Zenith 801 with a auto engine conversion through rain every time I can I love flying in it, makes for a smooth flight. It is a perfect way to wash it, to remove all the bugs and the rain is soft water so NO water spots !! I do have a very tight ignition system to prevent any moisture from getting into critical areas and I have flown through rain that was pretty darn heavy. YMMV............ As for the idea of high voltage creating steam,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Geez Ben Haas N801BH www.haaspowerair.com ---------- Original Message ---------- From: Afterfxllc@aol.com Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Flying on the edge of wetness Larry, I wouldn't fly any automotive type engine thru moisture as it will produce steam and that might cause your coils to stop working. The difference (as you are probably aware of) between a auto conversion and an aircraft engine is that the spark voltage is much higher in an auto type ignition. Jeff In a message dated 6/3/2010 9:41:43 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, larry@macsmachine.com writes: --> Zenith-List message posted by: Larry McFarland Hi Guys, I fly mostly good weather, but theres been a few times Ive had to fly thru light showers to get home. The greater concern is getting into too much rain. Id think this was possible, but a few of our Chapter 75 have flown in a car wash type rain that put them on the gages for a few minutes. Does anyone know the limits of the ignition system wires and spark plugs? I fly the Stratus Subaru in my 601 and am just now looking at my plugs and wires and wondering if theres much difference between wet aircraft plugs and mine. Anyone knowledgeable? Larry McFarland 601HDS at ============================================== =================================== ">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Zenith-List ==================================== tronics.com ==================================== www.matronics.com/contribution ==================================== ____________________________________________________________ _2550% Penny Stock Gains? 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