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  Topic: Com transmit blanking out VOR CDI
Airdog77

Replies: 1
Views: 2577

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2018 4:27 pm   Subject: Re: Com transmit blanking out VOR CDI
Don,

Just ran across this post and am wondering if you ever resolved your issue?

I'm 'close' to finishing up a Long-EZ and have a Garmin GPS unit for COM1 and NAV1, but was considering the VAL 2 ...
  Topic: Constructing an automatic RCA video camera feed splitter
Airdog77

Replies: 6
Views: 7845

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2018 2:29 pm   Subject: Re: Constructing an automatic RCA video camera feed splitte
Eric,

Just wanted to say thanks to you, Alec and Bob for making this idea become a reality. Impressive, quality work on the device as per usual.

I'll test it out as soon as I am able and report ...
  Topic: SD-8 Alternator Feed 30A Inline Fuse Location
Airdog77

Replies: 3
Views: 3920

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2018 7:36 am   Subject: Re: SD-8 Alternator Feed 30A Inline Fuse Location
Makes all the sense in the world.... now that you guys explained it!!

Crystal clear. Always good to learn something new!

Thanks Joe & Charlie!

Cheers,
Wade
  Topic: SD-8 Alternator Feed 30A Inline Fuse Location
Airdog77

Replies: 3
Views: 3920

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2018 7:14 am   Subject: SD-8 Alternator Feed 30A Inline Fuse Location
Bob,

In your response on the Z13 Battery Bus Protection question in a very recent post, you reminded us that Recall that circuit protection is for WIRES . . . and that the protective device is inst ...
  Topic: Relay Question: Adding control relay to SD-8 circuit
Airdog77

Replies: 8
Views: 8175

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2018 3:01 pm   Subject: Re: Relay Question: Adding control relay to SD-8 circuit
Joe,

Finally found that extra DPDT switch I swore I had on hand and made some slight (yet painful) adjustments to fit that sucker in.

I'll simple go with an extra wire and add this as a checklis ...
  Topic: Relay Question: Adding control relay to SD-8 circuit
Airdog77

Replies: 1
Views: 2390

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2018 2:47 pm   Subject: Re: Relay Question: Adding control relay to SD-8 circuit
Charlie,

On the other hand, if it's in good condition it will be almost totally
topped off (fully charged) within minutes after engine start, so it
won't be sucking on the backup alternator at ...
  Topic: Relay Question: Adding control relay to SD-8 circuit
Airdog77

Replies: 8
Views: 8175

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2018 11:45 am   Subject: Re: Relay Question: Adding control relay to SD-8 circuit
Joe,

If you describe the intended load and under what conditions it should be turned on or off

It's a 2.5A charging lead for a backup battery system that I don't want to draw off the E-Bus in a ...
  Topic: Relay Question: Adding control relay to SD-8 circuit
Airdog77

Replies: 8
Views: 8175

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2018 7:36 am   Subject: Re: Relay Question: Adding control relay to SD-8 circuit
Joe,

It actually does work on the bench, but I realized I was putting these relays in series and it's not something I had seen as a normal practice. Even though it worked something didn't seem righ ...
  Topic: Relay Question: Adding control relay to SD-8 circuit
Airdog77

Replies: 8
Views: 8175

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2018 8:58 pm   Subject: Re: Relay Question: Adding control relay to SD-8 circuit
Joe,

Thanks for your response.

I attached a diagram of the SD-8 installed in the Z-13/8 with my proposed control relay added.

I understand using a different switch, I strongly considered it, ...
  Topic: Starter Contactor location on a Long-EZ
Airdog77

Replies: 5
Views: 4483

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2018 5:14 pm   Subject: Re: Starter Contactor location on a Long-EZ
Thanks Bob!
  Topic: Relay Question: Adding control relay to SD-8 circuit
Airdog77

Replies: 8
Views: 8175

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2018 5:11 pm   Subject: Relay Question: Adding control relay to SD-8 circuit
Bob, et al.

Another question for the gang. I have the B&C SD-8 alternator wired into my Z-13/8 architecture pretty much how shown in the AEC diagram.

My question is regarding a control re ...
  Topic: Starter Contactor location on a Long-EZ
Airdog77

Replies: 1
Views: 2402

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2018 10:25 am   Subject: Re: Starter Contactor location on a Long-EZ
Bob,

Thanks for your analysis of this incident. I always learn a ton through you and others on this forum!

Just for clarification, our firewalls are 1/4" Finnish birch plywood with a ply ...
  Topic: Starter Contactor location on a Long-EZ
Airdog77

Replies: 7
Views: 5321

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2018 1:04 pm   Subject: Re: Starter Contactor location on a Long-EZ
Hi Don,

As for big wires coming off the Starter Contactor I have an 8 AWG B lead from the alternator that connects to the same lug on the hot side of the starter contactor. On the other side of th ...
  Topic: Starter Contactor location on a Long-EZ
Airdog77

Replies: 5
Views: 4483

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Sat Jan 27, 2018 7:57 am   Subject: Re: Starter Contactor location on a Long-EZ
Bob,

I have to admit I'm puzzled on what appears to be sticking to the standard convention of mounting the starter contactor/solenoid on the firewall of a pusher aircraft when the A-to-Z of the pow ...
  Topic: Starter Contactor location on a Long-EZ
Airdog77

Replies: 7
Views: 5321

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2018 3:08 pm   Subject: Re: Starter Contactor location on a Long-EZ
Bob,

Roger... I'll go back and take a deeper look at all this.

Thanks!
Wade
  Topic: Starter Contactor location on a Long-EZ
Airdog77

Replies: 7
Views: 5321

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2018 10:12 am   Subject: Starter Contactor location on a Long-EZ
Bob, et al.

BACKGROUND: I was doing some research on Brian DeFord's Cozy that burned up on the ramp some years back due to an electrical issue with the starting/charging system (i.e. electrical wir ...
  Topic: SD-8 Alternator Question
Airdog77

Replies: 9
Views: 5805

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 6:06 pm   Subject: Re: SD-8 Alternator Question
Bob,

Thanks for confirming that fuse should be installed. I literally just bolted my SD-8 to the vacuum pad during my engine build yesterday, so now I'll plan on adding back in that inline fuse.
...
  Topic: SD-8 Alternator Question
Airdog77

Replies: 9
Views: 5805

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 7:06 am   Subject: Re: SD-8 Alternator Question
Bob,

I believe you're referring to the fuse on the main connection to the battery contactor from the S704-1 relay?

And Stu is referring to the SD-8 connection to the power bus, not the inline ...
  Topic: Electronic Ignition spark advance signal boost CORRECTIO
Airdog77

Replies: 1
Views: 2206

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2018 10:11 am   Subject: Re: Electronic Ignition spark advance signal boost CORRECT
Bob,

I'll take note of that and watch it during future testing.

Thanks again!
Wade
  Topic: Electronic Ignition spark advance signal boost CORRECTIO
Airdog77

Replies: 1
Views: 2377

PostForum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2018 12:02 am   Subject: Re: Electronic Ignition spark advance signal boost CORRE
Bob,

I should have been a bit clearer myself on the ground wire off that unit since --you're gonna love this-- it's not on the diagram!

Yes, there is actually a separate ground wire that is not ...
 
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