Re: REFLECTOR: BOUNCE reflector@awpi.com: Non-member submission from ["TimCrawford" -Tim.Crawford@noaa.gov-] (fwd)

["Ronnie Brown" <rolandbrown@Sprintmail.com>]

Larry:

I'm still interested in buying 10 cu ft.  I would like to hear from others
on any downsides beyond what we've heard so far.  I live in Charlotte and
I'll ask around with some of my NASCAR buddies and see what they are using
and the results they have had long term.

Ronnie Brown
173 RG on order


----- Original Message -----
From: lawrence epstein <ljepstein@hotmail.com>
To: <reflector@awpi.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 1999 3:04 PM
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: BOUNCE reflector@awpi.com: Non-member submission
from ["TimCrawford" -Tim.Crawford@noaa.gov-] (fwd)


> According to the article in Kitplanes, there were numerous problems with
H2)
> & debris in the original foams when used with AVgas.  Supposedly, these
have
> been resolved.  These foams are standard in many military aircraft and
> NASCAR/Formula 1 auto racing.  The company (Crest Foam) says that they
have
> tested 10 year old samples and they conform %100 to new specs.
>
> Anybody have info from other sources?
>
>
> >Hi Guys!
> >
> >Some long time back (15yrs?) A product called something like
> >explos-o-safe was talked about in Sport aviation and the CP.  I
> >believe it was a shredded aluminum material.  A few builders got
> >excited about it and installed it in their aircraft.
> >
> >The unexpected down side was that it trapped water.  You could sump
> >your tanks on the ground and find no water.  Then in flight, the
> >water could work its way out . . .   I believe there were accidents
> >attributed to the material.
> >
> >I have talked to builders who cut their tanks open to remove the
> >material.  Makes one ask what is the down side of foam tanks?
> >
>
>
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