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Post by ChiMike on Oct 25, 2017 3:17:36 GMT
What do any of you use for keeping your plane charged? My t-hanger is unheated. I have a 2015 P2008.
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Post by Cluemeister on Oct 25, 2017 12:00:22 GMT
Don't have my brand and type in front of me, but I believe it's 12v, and it has a trickle charge setting. Others can chime in. For an engine warmer, I use the Twin Hornet.
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Post by Flocker on Oct 25, 2017 12:28:45 GMT
+ 1 for the hornet
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Post by Flocker on Oct 25, 2017 18:43:54 GMT
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Post by ChiMike on Oct 26, 2017 0:48:09 GMT
Thank you for the link.
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Post by cole505 on Oct 26, 2017 23:28:49 GMT
Hi Chimike,
I have the lithium type light weight battery specific for light sport. When I am done flying for the day or week I keep mine on a special battery maintainer it goes through a series of self tests and works perfect! It’s been on the airplane over two years never had a start issue and the battery’s always read to go! I will get the name of the charger on my next Flt for you.
Ray & Lucy 🐾😎👍🏻😊😊🇺🇸✅
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Post by ChiMike on Oct 27, 2017 2:27:13 GMT
Thank you, Ray!
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Post by cole505 on Oct 28, 2017 3:04:13 GMT
   Hi ChiMike, As promised here are your pictures!😊 hope this helps? If you have any question you can email @ scoot999@aol.com or 702-232-0904 |
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Post by ChiMike on Oct 28, 2017 4:58:06 GMT
Greatly appreciate it! Thank you!
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Post by bigtrh24 on Oct 28, 2017 12:02:06 GMT
Ray
What brand and model of battery are you using?
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Post by cole505 on Oct 28, 2017 16:01:26 GMT
Hi Bigthr, Here’s the link to the battery I am using hope this helps ..... 5000 cycles 20min charge time a little pricy, but so worth it! I have flown all over the western USA never had any problems in over two years. It comes with a manufacture two year warranty! And it’s made for Aircraft! m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTv25q-6VxkRay & Lucy ✈️🐾😎👍🏻😊🇺🇸✅ |
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Post by ChiMike on Nov 4, 2017 23:05:53 GMT
I’ve set up a CTEK charger system for my P2008. The temp was 8 C and I was showing 11 volts and 8 C for oil/ CHT. I’d not flown in 10 days so the plane has simply been draining. Also I installed a Twin Hornet 22 engine compartment heater. I also wrapped a uhaul packing blanket around the cowling covering the front inlets and prop opening.
Two hours later the voltage was at 12.8. Oil and CHT were showing 20 C. I’ll drive back out and check things after tonight’s near freezing temps and see how it all held up.
My airport doesn’t offer heated t-hangers. So I’m very interested in any other suggestions to minimize winter conditions.
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Post by Cluemeister on Nov 5, 2017 0:19:08 GMT
My oil temps in the winter are 20C as well. That seems to be right where the Hornet keeps it.
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Post by buzz on Nov 5, 2017 2:00:49 GMT
My wife sewed up a blanket for our 2008. I don't have the hornet yet so we still need to see how well it holds the heat. It's not real thick however I don't think we are as cold as some other places. Yesterday we did get our first dusting of snow up here in the PNW. More tonight. Wish my hanger was heated. Attachments:
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Post by ChiMike on Nov 5, 2017 4:02:49 GMT
Her blanket looks a lot better than mine. I’ll talk to my wife— I don’t want to have to trade her for one who can sew.
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