Re: [RCSE] Solenoids for winches

2005-03-20 Thread Barry Andersen
I have built several McCann winches for our club and myself. I always use heavy duty continuous solenoids. Both the Prestolite #15-133 or the Cole Hesee #24037 at about $25 each, have proven very reliable. Considering the price of what's being towed up the line, spending an extra $20 or so o

Re: [RCSE] Solenoids for winches

2005-03-19 Thread Michael Lachowski
I use Stancor 586-902 586 series DC power contactors. Rated at 200A continuous and 600A inrush. Silver contacts. Newark part number is 44F3645, $43 each. Many years of reliable service on 6 F3b winches. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Has anybody used a continous duty solenoid for a winch rather

RE: [RCSE] Solenoids for winches

2005-03-19 Thread jprouty
I like the Icom IC-R2. It will let you setup any of the RC freqs (27, 50, 72MHz) and much more. I also like to listen to full scale comms on it as well. Happy flying, Jimmy http://www.jtmodels.com I have another inquiry. What is a good scanner to use for our RC freqencies? RCSE-List facili

Re: [RCSE] Solenoids for winches

2005-03-19 Thread mrmaserati
I have already copied your buzzer article. It looks very interesting and I will probably incorporate the system. Thanks Miamimike. I have another inquiry. What is a good scanner to use for our RC freqencies? Regards, Dave Corven. > >... with the dual LED warning lights from Cal Postuma. >

Re: [RCSE] Solenoids for winches

2005-03-19 Thread miamimike
>... with the dual LED warning lights from Cal Postuma. >Any comments, thoughts or ideas ? Check out my Winch Solenoid Safety Buzzer - http://www.vvsss.com/buzzer/ Mike -- _ \__|__/ (O) -- Winc