Mailing List flyrotary@lancaironline.net Message #34447
From: Steve Thomas <steve@stevet.net>
Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: Cockpit heat
Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2006 06:59:33 -0800
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
Sorry, but I'm getting my reply-to messages all mixed up.  Let me try this again:

I'm using Ed Klepeis' heater core.  He makes a really nice unit that includes the core and fan.  You just need to make an air box and direct the outlet to a scat tube.  I also installed a water contrtol valve that I got from Summit Racing.  I actuate the shut-off valve with a non-mac servo (http://www.servocity.com/html/servos___accessories.html) and a servo-controller from Eric Jones (http://www.periheliondesign.com/moreproducts.htm - scroll to bottom of page).  I also put in a flapper (Aircraft Spruce) on the hot air output that will change the direction of the hot air from my feet to a defrost outlet in my glareshield.  This is also controlled with one of Eric Jones' controllers and a servo.  

So, my heater electrical system consists of a fan switch (provided by Ed Klepeis), and two servo controllers.  I don't have any pictures, but if it would help, I can take some.

Best Regards,

Steve 
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On Nov 22, 2006, at 4:16 AM, Lehanover@aol.com wrote:

In a message dated 11/22/2006 1:08:45 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, marv@lancaironline.net writes:
Put a brass ball valve on the input side to the core to control
the flow of heatant <g> through the core as a temp control with a push/pull
cable hooked to the handle.  Can't get much downer & dirtier than that.  Just
my $0.02.

The NAPA store has a book full of water control valves designed to be cable operated. They are small and light weight, and cheap.
 
Lynn E. Hanover

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