[NSRCA-discussion] Fuel shut-off gizmo

[Mark Atwood]

Interesting.  I¹m currently using the heli ³pinch² clips...simple, cheap,
just ugly.  Thought this might be a cool look...but I¹m all for simple and
functional.


On 12/12/07 4:38 PM, "Jerry Stebbins" <JAStebbins at worldnet.att.net> wrote:

> Mark, yes we tried them (3 planes) for that purpose for a year-several years
> ago. After several aborted flights we took them out. They started to inhibit
> the fuel passage( swelling/movement/trash) and we stopped using them. Yes --we
> had dual filters in the plane and in the fueler.
> Yes heli guys use them all the time-but the environment is different
> Wasn't worth the loss of a plane.
> Jerry
>>  
>> ----- Original Message -----
>>  
>> From:  Mark  Atwood <mailto:atwoodm at paragon-inc.com>
>>  
>> To: NSRCA Mailing List <mailto:nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
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>> Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 2:03  PM
>>  
>> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Fuel  shut-off gizmo
>>  
>> 
>> Has anyone tried the Tetra 2 way or 3 way fuel shut  off valve??  Has that
>> cool geek sex appeal we pattern nerds love so  much.
>> 
>> http://www.centralhobbies.com/Fuel/shutoff.html
>> 
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>> 
>> On  12/12/07 12:01 PM, "John Konneker" <jlkonn at hotmail.com>  wrote:
>> 
>>  
>>> Hey Colin,
>>> Look in your October issue of the  K-Factor on page 16.
>>> It's K&S Fuel Shutoff PN #KSJ975B.
>>> It's in  the ad of one of our great supporters, Central  Hobbies!!!
>>> JLK
>>> 
>>> 
>>>  
>>>>  
>>>> 
>>>>  Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:48:52 -0500
>>>> From: cchariandy at yahoo.ca
>>>> To:  nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org
>>>> Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Fuel  shut-off gizmo
>>>> 
>>>> All
>>>>  
>>>> I have seen lots of photos of a  little gizmo used to clamp and shut off
>>>> the fuel flow to the YS engines.  It's installed on a bit of fuel tubing
>>>> running outside the  fuse.
>>>>  
>>>> I understand that shutting off the fuel to the YS is a  must and I hate
>>>> having to use a surgical clamp.
>>>>  
>>>> Does anyone  know where we can get these?
>>>>  
>>>> Colin.
>>>>  
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