REFLECTOR: Power Panel

[Scott Derrick]

I have a factory panel in my plane and would not buy another one unless
the following issues are resolved.

1.) The access to the panel is from above, the panel is made to be mounted
at the bottom of the instrument panel, which puts most of it innacessable
after everything is installed for trouble shooting or adding or removing
equipment.  Access should be from below for the most common items like
connecters.

2.) There are 50+- unlabeled individual connectors. A nightmare to
troubleshoot.  They should be indivually labeled on the panel, or there
should be a few cables with multi-plugs for you to tie into.  The plugs
can be labeled and a pin-out provided for easy locating and access to
individual lines.

3.) The breakers are the  non-switch type.  Stupid!!!  I want to be able
to isolate individual items on the buss, using breaker-switches is the
ideal way in my opinion.  Don't get non-switch breakers.

4.) Use lighted engraved switches, or some way to illuminate the panel.
The power panel is a big black hole at night and even with a flash light,
because of the type of ink used for labeling, its hard to find the right
switch.

Scott

> I bought one of these...
>
> http://www.anywheremap.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=4
>
> I don't know how well it works yet.  I will start building my panel next
> month.
>
> Darrell Kufalk
>
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: HYTEC45 at aol.com
>   To: reflector at tvbf.org
>   Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 12:15 PM
>   Subject: REFLECTOR: Power Panel
>
>
>   I am in the process of building a new panel.  I built mine over 11 years
> ago, and am looking at the pre-made power panels in lieu of using
> switches and breakers.  Looks like the way to go now days.  Any hints or
> tips regarding these?  I know Velocity has them, along with ACS.  Any
> other sources?
>
>   Thanks in advance,
>   TEC
>
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