[NSRCA-discussion] 3M tank configuration

[Ed Miller]

Thanks Dean. What about the check valve, is there a preferred one ??
Ed M.
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From: "Dean Pappas" <d.pappas at kodeos.com>
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Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] 3M tank configuration


> Hey, Ed ...
> Nylon is fuel-proof.
> I was thinking the white/semi transparent stuff they also use for car 
> antenna tubes.
> It's light and can be had in decent lengths. 1/8" aluminum is light, too.
> Dean
>
> Dean Pappas
> Sr. Design Engineer
> Kodeos Communications
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> d.pappas at kodeos.com
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>
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> [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Ed Miller
> Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 7:08 PM
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>
>
> I've re-routed my vent line to behind the tank since abandoning the 
> bladder
> style tank, although not as far back as the end of the pipe tunnel. Should 
> I
> still use a check valve and if so, will a YS check valve suffice ?? What
> color inner Nyrod is fuel proof and to what nitro percentage ?? Would love
> to shed a few more grams.
> Ed M.
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> From: "Dean Pappas" <d.pappas at kodeos.com>
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> Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 3:50 PM
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>
>> Hi Jay,
>> The vent should either get a cherck valve (what I do) to keep fuel from
>> peeing out in a maneuver, or run the vent tube all the way back to the
>> back end of the pipe tunnel, so that inverted or nose down the fuel would
>> have to flow uphill to drip out. Inner Nyrod will make that long run
>> lighter than a long piece of silicone.
>> Hope it helps,
>> Dean
>>
>> Dean Pappas
>> Sr. Design Engineer
>> Kodeos Communications
>> 111 Corporate Blvd.
>> South Plainfield, N.J. 07080
>> (908) 222-7817 phone
>> (908) 222-2392 fax
>> d.pappas at kodeos.com
>>
>>
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>> [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of JShulman
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 3:41 PM
>> To: NSRCA
>> Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] 3M tank configuration
>>
>>
>> Well, it's been a little while since I've set this thing up. I'm guessing
>> that the pick-up line goes to the pump... but where does the overflow go?
>> Is
>> it like a DZ and just needs a check valve to let air in but not out?
>>
>> Regards,
>> Jason
>> www.jasonshulman.com
>> www.shulmanaviation.com
>> www.composite-arf.com
>>
>>
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