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RE: THE FIELD BOX FROM HELL! aka The Ultimate Field box! - 12/7/2007 9:01:00 PM   
swixtt



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Status: offline 		hey guys,
just got a box myself and wondered what type of fuel plugs you guys use? to go from the jug to the pump to the outside of the box. also, what type of fitting did you use on the jug itself?

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RE: THE FIELD BOX FROM HELL! aka The Ultimate Field box! - 3/3/2008 4:06:38 AM   
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Status: offline 		This thread seems to be a bit stagnant so i'm going to revive it !! I just purchased what I think can be the ultimate "Field Box From Hell" Picked it up at Rona for $79.00 usd. A bit expensive but in this hobby were not afraid to throw around a little cash now and again. I will be posting updates on my progress, should be complete in a few weeks. I plan on putting my fuel jugs and battery in the bottom (4 jugs fit perfectly) mounting my power panel and charging panel in the front. I also plan to make a brace for the top lid to support a flip up mounting system for fusleages when mounting wings. Here is a link to the Stanley site for more info.

http://www.stanleytools.com/default.asp?CATEGORY=ZAG+ROLLING+WORK&TYPE=PRODUCT&PARTNUMBER=020800R&SDesc=FatMax%26%23174%3B+4%2Din%2D1+Mobile+Work+Station

The demonstration video shows how it works.



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RE: THE FIELD BOX FROM HELL! aka The Ultimate Field box! - 3/3/2008 4:31:46 AM   
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This thread seems to be a bit stagnant so i'm going to revive it !! I just purchased what I think can be the ultimate "Field Box From Hell" Picked it up at Rona for $79.00 usd. A bit expensive but in this hobby were not afraid to throw around a little cash now and again. I will be posting updates on my progress, should be complete in a few weeks. I plan on putting my fuel jugs and battery in the bottom (4 jugs fit perfectly) mounting my power panel and charging panel in the front. I also plan to make a brace for the top lid to support a flip up mounting system for fusleages when mounting wings. Here is a link to the Stanley site for more info.

http://www.stanleytools.com/default.asp?CATEGORY=ZAG+ROLLING+WORK&TYPE=PRODUCT&PARTNUMBER=020800R&SDesc=FatMax%26%23174%3B+4%2Din%2D1+Mobile+Work+Station

The demonstration video shows how it works.




Nice, i'll be following. i sort-of have mine finished but haven't tried it yet. spring is ALMOST here!

post up some pics of the fuel line plugs you plan on using!

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RE: THE FIELD BOX FROM HELL! aka The Ultimate Field box! - 3/11/2008 5:19:40 PM   
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Status: offline 		Swixtt,

To be honest I have no idea yet how I am going to plumb the fuel lines. When I fly I usually have a 2 & 4 stroke birds on hand, so I am debating weather to use one pump with some sort of 2 way valve or use 2 pumps (one for each fuel type). I am just starting on the box today so hopefully I should have some new pics up in the next few days.


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RE: THE FIELD BOX FROM HELL! aka The Ultimate Field box! - 3/11/2008 6:41:52 PM   
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here is a pic of my power panel mounted to the front

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RE: THE FIELD BOX FROM HELL! aka The Ultimate Field box! - 3/11/2008 9:36:36 PM   
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Status: offline 		a couple pics of the fuel jugs in place and the 12 volt battery.


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RE: THE FIELD BOX FROM HELL! aka The Ultimate Field box! - 3/12/2008 3:55:03 AM   
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Status: offline 		I may be a bit of an old poop, but I would worry about keeping a lot of fuel next to a battery. At least I would make sure the compartment is well ventilated.

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RE: THE FIELD BOX FROM HELL! aka The Ultimate Field box! - 3/12/2008 4:33:50 AM   
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Status: offline 		it doesn'thurt to be to careful , but I am trying to determine the difference from his battery sitting where it is sitting and the fuel tank in a gasser sitting on the CG next to the servos ?


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PS I would say ventilaton would be a must

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RE: THE FIELD BOX FROM HELL! aka The Ultimate Field box! - 3/13/2008 12:48:56 AM   
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Status: offline 		I will be putting vents in the bottom compartment, and the alligator clips are temporary. I will be soldering the connections and covering with shrink wrap to prevent accidental arcing. Safety first !! any ideas how I can plumb the fuel lines ? I was going to try to get away with one electric pump and some sort of 3 way valve to select the fuel type (all nitro)

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RE: THE FIELD BOX FROM HELL! aka The Ultimate Field box! - 3/13/2008 1:50:08 AM   
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Status: offline 		sounds good! i haven't done the 2 jug system yet, but have thought about it. i've seen here on RCU that most will plumb them to the wall of the box and then just manually take which fuel you want and insert it into the fuel pump. different colours for different fuel. then reconnect so it seals it from the air. seems simple enough to me. there are a few good ideas in this thread, that is for sure. if you have time, take a read back through it.
i presently used a 18ah battery from a UPS, bolted the wire connections and mounted my fuel pump on the outside of the box. i purchased a Slimline Boxer pump. so far, it works in my basement transfering fuel back and forth. haven't gone out flying yet, so that will be the true test.


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RE: THE FIELD BOX FROM HELL! aka The Ultimate Field box! - 3/13/2008 11:58:36 PM   
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it doesn'thurt to be to careful , but I am trying to determine the difference from his battery sitting where it is sitting and the fuel tank in a gasser sitting on the CG next to the servos ?


CAP.


PS I would say ventilaton would be a must


Since you asked, these are my thoughts:

A lead acid cell produces hydrogen when charged, which can explode if ignited. NiCd and NiMH do not.
A lead acid cell can produce a lot of current if shorted. The wiring might get hot enough to melt a jug and ignite the fuel.
Several gallons of fuel is a lot of fuel.
Field boxes are usually stored inside the house with fuel in the jugs.

Still, with a little care it should be no problem.


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RE: THE FIELD BOX FROM HELL! aka The Ultimate Field box! - 3/14/2008 1:48:43 AM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks for the explanation, I always hated chemistry. I guess what I was trying to get across is gasoline as far as I now can ignite from static electricity. Servos must cause some kind of arching when the voltage flows through them. As most know , you should never fill up a metal gas can while it is sitting in the bed of your protected or unprotected truck. If I was you zio... check this thread to find out how most have done what you are trying to do. I DON"T USE electric pumps for the same reasons we are discussing.


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RE: THE FIELD BOX FROM HELL! aka The Ultimate Field box! - 3/14/2008 2:38:35 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hey Guys,

My electric pump will be mounted on the oustside of the box, (pic later on) as I was cleaning the pump I realized something that RC-Captain just pointed out. Electric motors arc on the brushes as they run, my fuel pump was coated with raw fuel on the inside of the pump case because of a small leak at the shaft yet it has never ignited. Does this mean the vapours from nitro fuel are not flamable ?

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RE: THE FIELD BOX FROM HELL! aka The Ultimate Field box! - 3/14/2008 3:25:25 AM   
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Status: offline 		I cut a pc of mdf to fit over the jugs, great place for props and wing tubes. It pulls out easily for access to the lower area.

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RE: THE FIELD BOX FROM HELL! aka The Ultimate Field box! - 3/14/2008 4:45:03 AM