REFLECTOR:A (re)volting problem

Chuck Jensen reflector@tvbf.org
Thu, 2 Oct 2003 14:01:53 -0400


Larry and John get the prize for sharpest eye for catching the 1/4 output.
And, that's an interesting idea, having an interlock so the pitot can't
operate while the gear is down.  While it would make the functional check of
the pitot a bit more difficult, it might avoid your finding the nose of the
Velo laying in a puddle of melted plastic.

1/2, 1/4?  Still going to try it as-is.

Chuck Jensen

-----Original Message-----
From: reflector-admin@tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-admin@tvbf.org]On Behalf Of
John Dibble
Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2003 11:27 AM
To: reflector@tvbf.org
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR:A (re)volting problem


For a given resistance I think the power (heat) produced varies with the
square of the
voltage, so the heat should be 1/4 at 12 volts.
For those of us with RG, how about running the pitot heat with the same
switch that
prevents the gear from retracting on the ground?

John

Ronnie Brown wrote:

> You could just run it off of 12 volts.  it will make half the heat it had
at
> 24 volts.  some pitot's get pretty hot, yours might make enough to melt
some
> of the ice.
>
> Another thought, some pitot's have replaceable elements.  Check and make
> sure yours can or cannot.
>
> I've seen Chuck's pitot, looks like it is gold plated to match his paint,
it
> would be a shame to scrap it.
>
> Ronnie



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