From: N295P@aol.com
Message-ID: <f2e3c2cb.36527965@aol.com>
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1998 02:38:13 EST
To: lancair.list@olsusa.com
Subject: Fuses, Insurance, Peel ply.
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Various topics from this week's letters.

Fuses are resistant to vibration and take up less space than breakers. B & C
makes a nice 20 fuse (spade auto type) panel that can also be wired as an
essential bus if desired. I used a couple on my IV. You should still use a
pullable CB on the big supply cable that supplies your hydraulic pump, from
the control relay, in case the relay should fail in the closed position. You
would then be able to stop your pump and prevent it's overheating, but could
use it momentarily when needed. Always carry spare fuses, as your car does.
Have a panel indicator light telling when your pump is on.

I insured my IV during construction through AVEMCO, periodically increasing
the coverage as the value increased. Your home policy will not cover any plane
parts whatsoever. It is then simpler to transition to a regular policy with
them. I'm not saying they are inexpensive, mind you.

Peel Ply: a utility knife to lift up a corner and a thumb applied against the
blade's side gets you started, but just as important is to not just lift a
strip off, STOP a couple of inches from the edge, change direction 90 degrees
for a few inches and flip the strip around to start another one in the
opposite direction. Never miss a chance to keep a peel strip going, minimizes
the restarts!

Robert Forest, N295P.