Return-Path: Received: from nick.arc.nasa.gov ([143.232.48.121]) by truman.olsusa.com (Post.Office MTA v3.1.2 release (PO203-101c) ID# 0-44819U2500L250S0) with ESMTP id AAA27511 for ; Wed, 16 Sep 1998 14:27:48 -0400 Received: from [128.102.191.43] (reinath.arc.nasa.gov [128.102.191.43]) by nick.arc.nasa.gov (8.8.7/8.8.7) with ESMTP id LAA21108 for ; Wed, 16 Sep 1998 11:27:36 -0700 (PDT) Message-Id: Date: Wed, 16 Sep 1998 11:33:15 -0700 To: lancair.list@olsusa.com From: "Mike S. Reinath" Subject: Anodizing and EZE Digital G-meter X-Mailing-List: lancair.list@olsusa.com Mime-Version: 1.0 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> << Lancair Builders' Mail List >> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> I did some checking with the local plating shops and was told that there are 2 basic types of aluminum anodizing, type I and type II. The type I is more substantial but you have no control over the color (the aluminum parts in the kits that are gold in color are type I anodized, I think). I was told that type II is more for cosmetic purposes and gives you all the color choices, but not as good for corrosion protection. I was also told that 2024 and 6061 will accept the colors differently, i.e., they will not be the same shade. Does anyone have any experience with the EZE Instruments digital g_meter? I ordered one from Chief on July 13, over 9 weeks ago. I find customer service poor at Chief Aircraft. They don't seem to be able to tell me when I can expect delivery or why there is such a long delay in filling the order. If you have used it, does it work well and are you happy with it? Mike Reinath San Jose, CA