Trying to configure my VPX and account for all the amp draw in the system. Does anyone know the amp draw on each of the fan motors in the cabin heater? I will have to remove them to see the data sticker unless someone knows. SS7
Thanks
Eddie
Trying to configure my VPX and account for all the amp draw in the system. Does anyone know the amp draw on each of the fan motors in the cabin heater? I will have to remove them to see the data sticker unless someone knows. SS7
Thanks
Eddie
I can't see mine either, but typically 12v brushless fans of that type and size (120mm) draw somewhere around 0.3 amps, but it could be considerably more.
John Evens
Arvada, CO
Kitfox SS7 N27JE
EAA Lifetime
Chap. 43 honorary Lifetime
Finally, an opportunity to offer a helpful tidbit while trailing some six months behind you. If the blue label on this fan looks familiar, they draw 0.38 Amps.
Carl Strange
Flying
SS7, 912iS, Oratex, G3X
Thank You Gentlemen. Not looking forward to dealing with all the spaghetti but I must start planning it out I guess.
Eddie, if its any help to you, I was also very intimidated by the wiring part of the project. Once you have the overall schematic figured out (for that part I used examples from Van's RV-12, other Kitfoxes, knowledgeable friends) the rest of the detail wiring is just like eating an elephant-one small wire at a time. Every electrical component comes with specific wiring instructions, including amp draw and usually even recommended wire sizes. Just tackle one component at a time, one wire at a time, using temporary small zip ties to keep the bundles neat, and pretty soon it is done! Wire as much of the backside of the panel as you can on the bench before installing it in the airplane. Your use of the Vertical Power VPX will simplify things more than a conventional system.
The Van's RV-12 complete schematic can be downloaded from their website and I found it quite helpful, since they were also using the Dynon Skyview system just like me.
Jim Ott
Portland, OR
Kitfox SS7 flying
Rotax 912ULS
Thanks Jim. After seeing the pin out displayed for me after I populated the information it seems a bit easier. The VPX is answering most all the questions so Im pleased. Unfortunately my cool little LED starter switch cant be lit up with the VPX. SO, Im looking for the same switch Kitfox used in one of their SLSA. They are out of supply and apparently all those who carry that switch with the protective shroud are out of supply as well. I have to make the shroud I geuss.
Eddie
Paul Zimmermann
LSRM-A
Garland, Texas
Well, it has been six or seven months since I had the EAA tech counselor visit. Dave Prizio of Kitplane Magazine is my counselor and will be my DAR when all finished. He visited today and thankfully he said it was looking really good. Some encouraging words from him now has me thinking I need to be preparing for my vacation request next year to get current and checked out in the tailwheel with Stick and Rudder. It seems I will be flying next year.
Some of the latest work I have done attached.
Eddie
Last edited by efwd; 07-10-2017 at 08:33 PM. Reason: add photos
Oh yeh, I ended up picking up some Black Acetal Copolymer rod and fabricating my own starter button shroud. I had to do it twice since the first time it was a bit off center. I could only find aluminum shroud with a nurled edge and it was $7 with $7 shipping. I bought the rod for about $3
Last edited by efwd; 07-10-2017 at 08:48 PM. Reason: adding info
Some great progress Eddie. It must be satisfying to start getting these systems installed. Cant wait until I get to the same stage. Also, nice touch with the starter button assembly. Keep up the great work.
Last edited by David47; 07-13-2017 at 03:36 PM.
David
SS7 Builder