REFLECTOR:Eyeball vents

[Dennis Martin]

Andy,

Thanks for posting the information.  I bought four vents and they are 
"as advertised."  This gives me a total of six vents, two from 
factory for the panel, and four others to deliver either hot or cold 
air as needed to front and back.

Dennis Martin
N767DG FG

>I received the eyeball vents on Thursday.  Some wanted to know what they
>were like so here is the report.
>
>They are used and do show wear, but are in great working shape and are
>constructed out of sturdy stuff.
>
>A little dirt, but nothing a little soap and a brush won't clean right up.
>
>They will need to be stripped and either painted or polished.  No problem
>for me, I would rather spend the time than the money.
>
>The eyeball itself seems to be dyed? a pinkish shade.  Not objectionable to
>me, but not something I would have chosen.
>
>The bases are either black or zinc chromate.
>
>The opening is .871 diameter (digital caliper on e-bay $24 <g>)  They have
>the disk type valve that turns 90 degrees.  When opened they look like they
>will deliver a good volume of air.
>
>I will gladly use them in the overhead plenum.  The bases are set at an
>angle and I don't believe they would work well for fresh air in the panel.
>
>I'm writing this one from home, not work, and I don't have the contact
>information for Ripeau.  If you are interested, I hope you saved it.  If
>not, I can get it at work on Monday.  Either way, they said they had 50 or
>so in stock.
>
>Hope this helps.
>
>Best,
>
>Andy
>
>P.S. Yes, I'm still working on the plane.  Life has gotten pretty busy
>lately so not MUCH working on the plane.  Sorry no new pictures for a while.
>
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