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emrath(at)comcast.net
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 Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 8:29 pm Post subject: Gretz Heated Pitot Tube attaching |
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Folks,
I have a Gretz Heated Pitot Tube and mount. Unfortunately the pitot tube
fitting does not extend far enough to be able to attach the line to the tube
once the tube is in the mount. I'd like to hear from anyone that has found
the solution to this problem so I don't have to "reinvent the wheel".
Marty in Brentwood TN, RV-6A finish assembly.
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MNellis
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Location: Georgetown, TSX
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| Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 8:42 pm Post subject: Gretz Heated Pitot Tube attaching |
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Marty, it's been a bizillion years since I installed my Gretz Pitot
tube so I can't offer much other than a few pictures. Here is the
technique I used and maybe it will help you out.
http://bmnellis.com/WingSkinning3.htm
Mike Nellis
RV6 Fuselage Roll Bar
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Folks,
I have a Gretz Heated Pitot Tube and mount. Unfortunately the pitot tube
fitting does not extend far enough to be able to attach the line to the tube
once the tube is in the mount. I'd like to hear from anyone that has found
the solution to this problem so I don't have to "reinvent the wheel".
Marty in Brentwood TN, RV-6A finish assembly.
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n223rv(at)wolflakeairport
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| Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 3:18 am Post subject: Gretz Heated Pitot Tube attaching |
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What I have done in the past is to extend the line from the wing down
through the mount so you can attach the line externally, then push the
pitot with the attached line into the mount and secure. Then later it
is servicable without opening the wing.
-Mike
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On Nov 20, 2009, at 11:26 PM, "emrath" <emrath(at)comcast.net> wrote:
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Folks,
I have a Gretz Heated Pitot Tube and mount. Unfortunately the pitot
tube
fitting does not extend far enough to be able to attach the line to
the tube
once the tube is in the mount. I'd like to hear from anyone that
has found
the solution to this problem so I don't have to "reinvent the wheel".
Marty in Brentwood TN, RV-6A finish assembly.
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Matt Dralle
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Location: Livermore CA USA
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| Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 10:07 am Post subject: Gretz Heated Pitot Tube attaching |
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At 08:26 PM 11/20/2009 Friday, you wrote:
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Folks,
I have a Gretz Heated Pitot Tube and mount. Unfortunately the pitot tube
fitting does not extend far enough to be able to attach the line to the tube
once the tube is in the mount. I'd like to hear from anyone that has found
the solution to this problem so I don't have to "reinvent the wheel".
Marty in Brentwood TN, RV-6A finish assembly.
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Hi Marty,
Here are some detailed pictures of my Gretz Heated Pitot in the RV-8. Might give you some ideas:
http://www.mattsrv8.com/users/display_log.php?user=MattsRV8&project=638&category 982&log=81655&row=151
http://www.mattsrv8.com/users/display_log.php?user=MattsRV8&project=638&category 982&log=81656&row=150
http://www.mattsrv8.com/users/display_log.php?user=MattsRV8&project=638&category 982&log=81657&row=149
http://www.mattsrv8.com/users/display_log.php?user=MattsRV8&project=638&category 982&log=81658&row=148
Matt Dralle
RV-8 #82880 N998RV
http://www.mattsrv8.com
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recapen(at)earthlink.net
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| Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 5:06 pm Post subject: Gretz Heated Pitot Tube attaching |
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Marty,
I made a pair of short AN4 tubes that connect inside the mast and extend
outside (up in th the wing). There I have a set of AN4 connectors that
allow me to disconnect the 'mess from within the access panel.
Ralph Capen
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emrath(at)comcast.net
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| Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 4:34 pm Post subject: Gretz Heated Pitot Tube attaching |
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Nice installation Matt, but my Pitot was purchased long ago without the
electronic module and the tube sticking up from the pitot is only about 1.5"
long, terminating in a AN4 tube fitting.
Marty
Time: 10:07:44 AM PST US
From: Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com>
Subject: Re: Gretz Heated Pitot Tube attaching
At 08:26 PM 11/20/2009 Friday, you wrote:
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Folks,
I have a Gretz Heated Pitot Tube and mount. Unfortunately the pitot tube
fitting does not extend far enough to be able to attach the line to the
tube
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| Quote: | once the tube is in the mount. I'd like to hear from anyone that has found
the solution to this problem so I don't have to "reinvent the wheel".
Marty in Brentwood TN, RV-6A finish assembly.
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Hi Marty,
Here are some detailed pictures of my Gretz Heated Pitot in the RV-8. Might
give
you some ideas:
http://www.mattsrv8.com/users/display_log.php?user=MattsRV8&project=638&cate
gory 982&log=81655&row=151
http://www.mattsrv8.com/users/display_log.php?user=MattsRV8&project=638&cate
gory 982&log=81656&row=150
http://www.mattsrv8.com/users/display_log.php?user=MattsRV8&project=638&cate
gory 982&log=81657&row=149
http://www.mattsrv8.com/users/display_log.php?user=MattsRV8&project=638&cate
gory 982&log=81658&row=148
Matt Dralle
RV-8 #82880 N998RV
http://www.mattsrv8.com
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evmeg(at)snowcrest.net
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| Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 7:38 am Post subject: Gretz Heated Pitot Tube attaching |
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Loosen the screws holding the mast (mount) to the wing and push it up inside
the wing. This will leave the end of the tubing exposed where the flare nut
is so you can attach the pitot to it. Then pull the mast back down and
reattach it. Thats how mine works...hope this is your answer.
Evan
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