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hgmckay(at)bellsouth.net
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 15, 2006 10:43 am    Post subject: Carbureror Heater Reply with quote

Bob: The HKS Bing 64/32 electric Carburetor Heat probe calls for a 5 amp fuse in the circuit. If the voltage is 12V and the current is 5 amps, the wattage will be 60 watts. Am I correct on this or am I missing something?
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Also, another question to everyone about fuel tanks? Since there has been leakage problems with the fiberglass wing tanks, what about the main belly tank? Is it fiberglass, or is it an aluminum tank encased in fiberglass?
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Hugh McKay
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 16, 2006 4:25 am    Post subject: Carbureror Heater Reply with quote

Hugh,

You did not direct this to me but I'm answering anyway. Your math is
correct 5A x 12V = 60W but normally a fuse/CB is sized much larger than
the actual load on the circuit it is protecting. I've heard somewhere
that the HKS carb heater runs at only about 12 watts, which seems low
but may be enough if it runs continuously. If you get carb ice and then
try to clear it by turning on a 12 watt heater I think it would be too
little too late.

The belly tank is built up fiberglass, not a long cylindrical tube.
They are not comparable construction. We've had no leakage problems in
the belly tank of our Allegro which is 2 1/2 years old and about 350
hours use. '

Speaking of belly tanks, we finally got our quick-drain valve and will
install it soon.

Thom in Buffalo


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