I note that the 5-port quick-connect Jim Nelson refers to is offered by
Winter instruments
and can be purchased at http://www.wingsandwheels.com. This is a pretty
cool unit
with color-coded connectors. However, it's designed for 3/16" I.D. tubing.
I guess those
glider guys use big-bore tubing for quick response...
I also note that the Pneutronics connectors I mentioned - Series 22 - use
0.078 I.D connectors,
which are really too small.
http://www.smallparts.com has a bunch of the 1/8" quick connects including
the
coaxial connector mentioned in this thread.
Shaun
A207
----- Original Message -----
From: "Shaun Simpkins" <shauns@hevanet.com>
Subject: Re: PSS AOA sensor position standardization
> Parker's Pneutronics Division ( http://www.pneutronics.com) has a couple
of
> multi-position pneumatic connectors: Series 22, which are snap-together
> plastic
> quickconnects designed like electronic edge connectors - just snap
together
> as
> many as you need. Has guide pins. Series 44, which is a circular style
> quickconnect
> with as many as 8 lines.
>
> Denis Vories created a electrical/pneumatic quick connect that
automatically
> hooks
> up everything when the wing is shoved home. Perhaps this connector system
> was
> what he used?
>
> The factory makes the comment that the pitot/static connectors are
supplied
> separate
> and with male on one/female on the other so that you can connect them
> together
> when the wings are off the fuselage to keep dirt out of the system. No
> comment
> on the above quickconnects as to whether they are dual-shutoff types.
> Wouldn't
> matter, the ends wouldn't stay clean without a mating cap ...
>
> Shaun
> A207
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "James H. Nelson" <europajim@juno.com>
> Subject: Re: PSS AOA sensor position standardization
>
>
> > Gary,
> > I also got two disconnects from Europa with the smallest tube
> > barbs, one for the lower port and one for the upper. They may be the
> > best of the disconnects. There is also one that glider guys use but it
> > can disconnect five lines if you want. It costs $38.00 US so its not
> > cheep. I bought one but somehow in the ensuing years I've misplaced it
> > and now I can't find it. So, its check out the cheep versions first and
> > if need be I'll do the five line model again.
> >
> >
> > Jim Nelson
> >
> > AMG058 N15JN
> >
> >
> > writes:
> > > Received my PSS AOA some time ago. Disconnect for the tubes consists
> > > of 2
> > > threaded brass nipples and a female barrel. Rather like a
> > > turnbuckle
> > > arrangement. I'm still looking for a better "quick disconnect"
> > > system along
> > > the lines of Europa's pitot line bayonet system. Any ideas?
> > >
> > > Gary R. Roberts
> > > Europa Kit A187
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "James H. Nelson" <europajim@juno.com>
> > > Subject: Re: PSS AOA sensor position
> > > standardization
> > >
> > >
> > > ............ BTW, proprietary Software has a disconnect for their
> > > tubes. I
> > > am
> > > > getting mine next week. I forgot to mention it to Jim at PS to
> > > include
> > > > it with the kit. .........
> > > Jim Nelson
> > > A058 N15JN
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > The Europa Forum is supported by Aviators Network UK
> > > <info@avnet.co.uk>
> > >
> >
>
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