VT Glen and I spent some time Sunday comparing notes on cabin heat, the lack of it. It was 0 degrees in Maine yesterday morning, its a bit "sporty" in the heat dept. Anybody have a breakthru on improving heater output?
thx
jim
VT Glen and I spent some time Sunday comparing notes on cabin heat, the lack of it. It was 0 degrees in Maine yesterday morning, its a bit "sporty" in the heat dept. Anybody have a breakthru on improving heater output?
thx
jim
I am planning on getting a heat muff for the open exhaust. Adding an inlet on the left front ramp to the heat muff then from the muff to a Tee near the control box. I am hoping this will help. Parts are on order so it will be a bit before I know. Just concerned that the muff will not have enough clearance on the forward left stack to the cowling. There is a chance that the stock one will not even fit on the exhaust.
The other idea is to tie air from the plenum which should have more pressure and create more flow. I think the lack of air flow is the biggest issue. That scoop does not work.
Right now at -10c I can still just see my breath. The heat doesn't do much.
Planning on uncowling the engine tomorrow to cast an eye on the whole cabin heat system. It was better in afternoon when it had warmed up a bit. OAT of 0 and below the heater is pretty weak
keep us posted if you make changes
jim
Would wrapping a layer of thin insulation around the two muffs be of any value? Perhaps header wrap? With zero degree air blasting past those muffs it seems like insulating them could be of some value. Cheap, light and easy to do.
I would think that CC would offer this as an option
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw...it&_sacat=6028
Glenn
Last edited by Cubdriver2; 01-10-2017 at 07:43 AM.
Ones on ebay say 30-45w so 3 to 4 amp
Glenn
Jim how's that jacket working for you?
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Millwaukee heated jacket. Works great, has 3 heat settings. Ive been wearing it everywhere. Red is a poor choice for a guy who cant stay clean. The jacket rocks, lasts 8 hrs on low.
I have made a couple of passes at more cabin heat with some real good results. I flew this morning for 1/2 hr at sunrise 5 below zero, the cabin pretty comfy. Not overblown yet, but were getting there. Will post up my changes when I get the thing where it looks good and works better. There is hope yet to fly with no gloves and hat.
jim
You'll need a DeWalt one if you want it to match your plane
Or plug in
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Glenn
Last edited by Cubdriver2; 02-01-2017 at 01:20 PM.