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spcialeffects
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 Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 11:11 am Post subject: Vertical Power VP-X Sport |
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Iv done some reading on this unit and just want to get peoples opinions on it instead of the normal fuses and MCB's OR if anyones using this in their set up whats it like? Many thanks Frank
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grosseair(at)comcast.net
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| Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 11:29 am Post subject: Vertical Power VP-X Sport |
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I have the VP-X Pro in my all-electric Glasair SII-RG, and I'm very
happy with it. The documentation is clear and complete. The phone
support was quick and right on target the few times I had questions. The
installation went well, and the unit has worked flawlessly since the
first power up. It integrates perfectly with my AFS EFIS and also works
with Dynon and Grand Rapids. Maybe others?
John Grosse
| Quote: | spcialeffects <mailto:spcialeffects(at)aol.com>
January 11, 2014 at 1:11 PM
<spcialeffects(at)aol.com>
Iv done some reading on this unit and just want to get peoples
opinions on it instead of the normal fuses and MCB's OR if anyones
using this in their set up whats it like? Many thanks Frank
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Matt Dralle
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Joined: 08 Nov 2005
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Location: Livermore CA USA
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| Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 11:31 am Post subject: Vertical Power VP-X Sport |
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At 11:11 AM 1/11/2014 Saturday, you wrote:
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Iv done some reading on this unit and just want to get peoples opinions on it instead of the normal fuses and MCB's OR if anyones using this in their set up whats it like? Many thanks Frank
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Frank,
I have a Vertical Power VP-200 system installed in both my RV-8 and RV-6 and highly recommend it. I have close to 400 flying hours across the two systems and have never had a single problem. Very high quality throughout.
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jluckey(at)pacbell.net
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| Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 1:08 pm Post subject: Vertical Power VP-X Sport |
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When I hear about VP, I find myself asking questions like:
1. Why would I want a software-controlled circuit breaker when I can just buy a good old circuit breaker < $10 (or a 25 cent fuse). It seems as though the complexity far out weighs any other benefit.
2. Single Point of Failure?
3. It seems expensive when compared to alternatives
I realize that VP systems provide additional functionality in addition to power distribution, but much of that is easy to get otherwise.
It would be great if some of you VP owners would run us thru your decision-making process.
From: spcialeffects <spcialeffects(at)aol.com>
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Iv done some reading on this unit and just want to get peoples opinions on it instead of the normal fuses and MCB's OR if anyones using this in their set up whats it like? Many thanks Frank
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grosseair(at)comcast.net
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| Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 3:49 pm Post subject: Vertical Power VP-X Sport |
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Well, it's really the same reason I got rid of the black rotary phone
hanging on the kitchen wall in favor of a smart phone in my pocket, and
don't still run Windows 3.1 on an IBM 286. The features and advantages
of the VP system are all on their website if you're the least bit
interested. There's no point in listed that information here since the
original poster already has that information, and was asking for
feedback from builders using the VP system. From my personal experience
the VP-X has delivered on all the advertised promises. I realize that
it's more expensive than a bunch of 25 cent fuses or a panel full of
1940's technology CB's but neither "cheap" nor "old and bulky" were
among my criteria so I rejected those alternatives. I'm very satisfied
with the VP-X and would buy another if I was building another airplane.
John Grosse
| Quote: | Jeff Luckey <mailto:jluckey(at)pacbell.net>
January 11, 2014 at 3:07 PM
When I hear about VP, I find myself asking questions like:
1. Why would I want a software-controlled circuit breaker when I can
just buy a good old circuit breaker < $10 (or a 25 cent fuse). It
seems as though the complexity far out weighs any other benefit.
2. Single Point of Failure?
3. It seems expensive when compared to alternatives
I realize that VP systems provide additional functionality in addition
to power distribution, but much of that is easy to get otherwise.
It would be great if some of you VP owners would run us thru your
decision-making process.
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*Sent:* Saturday, January 11, 2014 11:11 AM
*Subject:* Vertical Power VP-X Sport
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Iv done some reading on this unit and just want to get peoples
opinions on it instead of the normal fuses and MCB's OR if anyones
using this in their set up whats it like? Many thanks Frank
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewthe Builder's Bookstore
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Larry Bowen
Joined: 09 Jan 2006
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Location: NC, USA
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| Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 4:48 pm Post subject: Vertical Power VP-X Sport |
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I have a VPX Pro in my RV-7 project. I studied it for a long time before committing. I like it and have no regrets so far.
On Saturday, January 11, 2014, John Grosse wrote:
| Quote: | --> Avionics-List message posted by: John Grosse <grosseair(at)comcast.net>
Well, it's really the same reason I got rid of the black rotary phone hanging on the kitchen wall in favor of a smart phone in my pocket, and don't still run Windows 3.1 on an IBM 286. The features and advantages of the VP system are all on their website if you're the least bit interested. There's no point in listed that information here since the original poster already has that information, and was asking for feedback from builders using the VP system. From my personal experience the VP-X has delivered on all the advertised promises. I realize that it's more expensive than a bunch of 25 cent fuses or a panel full of 1940's technology CB's but neither "cheap" nor "old and bulky" were among my criteria so I rejected those alternatives. I'm very satisfied with the VP-X and would buy another if I was building another airplane.
John Grosse
| Quote: | Jeff Luckey <mailto:jluckey(at)pacbell.net>
January 11, 2014 at 3:07 PM
When I hear about VP, I find myself asking questions like:
1. Why would I want a software-controlled circuit breaker when I can just buy a good old circuit breaker < $10 (or a 25 cent fuse). It seems as though the complexity far out weighs any other benefit.
2. Single Point of Failure?
3. It seems expensive when compared to alternatives
I realize that VP systems provide additional functionality in addition to power distribution, but much of that is easy to get otherwise.
It would be great if some of you VP owners would run us thru your decision-making process.
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*Sent:* Saturday, January 11, 2014 11:11 AM
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Iv done some reading on this unit and just want to get peoples opinions on it instead of the normal fuses and MCB's OR if anyones using this in their set up whats it like? Many thanks Frank
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Kellym
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| Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 6:14 pm Post subject: Vertical Power VP-X Sport |
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With the VPX I don't have to devote any panel space to breakers, fuses,
etc. For items that have dedicated switch, there is also a software
backup method to turning items on or off. I can custom tailor the actual
breaker value for each circuit, not locked to circuit breaker values
manufacturer chooses.
Not to mention the need to individually wire each circuit breaker and
label it for individual breakers. I sold the breakers that came with my
RV-10 kit for around $200, so they aren't exactly cheap.
On 1/11/2014 5:47 PM, Larry Bowen wrote:
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before committing. I like it and have no regrets so far.
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