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Old 16-12-2007   #47 (permalink)
Screw Loose
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Piston Tanks

I have just finished putting in the 2 piston tanks intothe pressure hull. There are 2 brackets per tank, which are basically just L joints, with a screw into the tank and into the inner deck. Nothing exciting.

But as others have mentioned on here, the gap in the upper lid of the pressure compartment is snug to say the least. The tanks slide in fine, but attatching the screws while there in is a total nightmare
I did consider making the opening bigger, like others have done on here, but I didnt want to have the hassle of making another seal for the lid. In hindsight it would have madelife a lot easyer!

Its like a bloody Chinese puzzle, so much space, so size tanks and no room for maneuver! But I got them in eventualy, really looking forward to removing them for the wiring and silicone tubing to fit on! But they fit anyways !




Now there in the next item is the pressure switch. Just one fixing bracket and it goes next to the forward pressure tank. Seems straightforward enough, but I am sure there is a gremlin hiding around the corner to cock something up.

I was just browsing throught the wiring diagram for the TAE system. Its very good, and all the diagram is clear and precise. But one probem I have found is some of the vital wording, is only in German. I dont know if its just mine, but think I might have to dig out the German-English dictionary on here !

And just found out totally by accident my better half has bought me the power operated conning tower mechanism for Christmas, MUCH better than socks !
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