date:20050303

[RCSE] Re:Winch Line

2005-03-03 Thread AMA3655

Bruce -
 
I've bought a lot of winch line over a long time span from Memphis Net and  
Twine. There have been a couple times over the years that I've gotten a bad  
batch of line. It's rare, but it does happen. You can usually spot a bad piece  
of line if you look and feel close. The bad line I have gotten has had spots 
in  it that had obviously been hot - you could feel and see the line had been 
melted  a little bit here and there. If you can see this in a new spool of line 
call the  company and let them know, they will probably take care of you.
 
And be sure to check your equipment - a bad turnaround will do the same  
thing. I've also managed to string the turnaround upside down, that will eat  
line 
in a hurry. 
 
happy trails - Rob G
 

From: "Bruce Hobbs" [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) 

Myself  and our club have purchased 270-290# nylon braided line from
Memphis Twine  previously. We have experienced line breaks quite often on
a smooth field  within 3-6 months of the new line installation. This is
without Icons and  Sharons doing banzai launches! When I purchased my
Rahm winch new, the line  Mr. Rahm sent with the winch did not break more
than once or twice within the  first two years and was used more often
then than now. 
I have heard that  line available in some of the Scandinavian countries
is more durable and  lasts longer..possibly refined and improved from
exposure to the extensive  fishing industry that many of these countries
have?
If any of you know of  a line that is better. reasonable priced..and
available..I'd love to hear  about it. JoJo..that is your neck of the
woods if you are reading  this.   TIA!!

BCNU
Bruce Hobbs
 
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[RCSE] New JR 10X for sale

2005-03-03 Thread George Voss

Never used JR 10x transmitter.  I'm keeping the case.  $600 + shipping  

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[RCSE] Sailplane parts for sale

2005-03-03 Thread George Voss

Artemis left and right wing tips w/Air 141 servos installed Excellent
condition $150 each
Artemis V-tail Excellent condition, $50
Artemis Fuse Excellent condition, $200

Icon left and right wing tips.  They have had LE repairs and are in primer.
New are $340 each, $200 each
Icon center section. Some minor LE repair and skin repair in front of the
right flap, all in primer.  New is $785, I'll take $500 for the center
section or I'll sell the tips and center section for $800.  There is/was NO
spar damage!   I'll paint the wings for a reasonable fee.

All items are plus shipping.  gv

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Re: [RCSE] Hitec Digi Servo burn out! Again...

2005-03-03 Thread Ben Diss

It's pretty odd that you've had failures of now four servos (I think) in
the exact same servo pockets. It feels like more than a coincidence. I
wouldn't put ANY servo in that airplane until I figured it out. Likely
that whatever you put in there next will fail to.

I personally would use heavier gauge wire and rebuild the wiring harness
myself.

-Ben
Albert E. Wedworth wrote:
Hi Ben

I get my twisted wire 22 AWG from George Joy @ Peak Electronics.
I use multiplex connectors.
I use Unassembled Gold plated connectors from Custom Electronics. Jo
Joy George's wife @ Peak Electronics.
I cut off the factory plugs from the servos and solder direct to the
harness. I never use a on /off switch. But if I do use a switch.
I buy a Switch Jack from Dieter @ Shredair. I never had one of those
fail !
So as you can see I build m own wiring harness.
I never had a problem with the wiring harness I build in any of my planes.
I just can't seem to spend money on something I can make..
I don't think it's the wiring harness. I think it's the servos them
self. This is the first plane I ever used Digi servo in because I never
thought I needed them..
But I figured Hay, "what the heck" I got this 5 meter Ship I should use
good stuff in it.
I have always used Volz servos in the past but with the difference
between the dollar /euro there out of my price range now...
I hate to say it But...I think Gordy is RIGHT when he tells us
they use cheep brushes in our servo motors!

I have never had such problems with any Non Digi servo out there .
Cheers
Al
Albert E. Wedworth ( AL )
ERA Capshaw Realestate
REALTOR- ASSOCIATE
Cell 530-228-9445
Fax 530-343-1715
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