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RE: Got my NEW Edge - 11/30/2005 10:46:22 PM   
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When installing the round, snap-rings that attach the EZ connetors to a servo arm or control horn this works real well:
Drill a 1/16 hole in a piece of wood, place the snap ring over the hole and the arm over the snap-ring, hold the EZ connector atop everything and tap it with a light hammer. Nothing flies anywhere(bt, dt) and all goes together easily.

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RE: Got my NEW Edge - 11/30/2005 11:45:02 PM   
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Status: offline 		That's a good idea, thanks. I found a snap washer today sitting on the couch. I just looked down and there it was.

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RE: Got my NEW Edge - 12/1/2005 4:39:02 AM   
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Status: offline 		We must be talking about apples and oranges. I use these connectors for my H-stabs.

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RE: Got my NEW Edge - 12/1/2005 4:43:21 AM   
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Status: offline 		From the same company that makes outdoors equipment as well. Get R done.

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RE: Got my NEW Edge - 12/1/2005 7:12:15 AM   
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Status: offline 		The glue had cured on the elevator pushrods so I got those put on. I tried setting up the pull-pull cable, but the cable broke. I think I may have put a bend in it trying to get a small loop. Are my loops too small? Oh, and I was talking about the DuBro connectors that go on the control horns and have a set screw.

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RE: Got my NEW Edge - 12/1/2005 2:49:04 PM   
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Status: offline 		Our very first hardware kits used those Dubro kwik links, but I learned of two problems very quickly.

The little slide locker is so thin it will straighten out the first time you push on it. Worse, the little pin is just pressed into one side. When you push it out to clear the servo arm it almost always falls out on the floor or in the grass. It's so tiny that it gets lost and there are no spares available.

That's why we use the Sullivan parts.

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RE: Got my NEW Edge - 12/1/2005 5:18:45 PM   
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Status: offline 		The EZ connectors to which I was referring are the barrel-shaped or hexagonal brass connectors that attach to servo arms. The wire on the pushrod slides through a hole in the brass fitting and is secured with a set-screw. These connectors make it possible to make very fine mechanical adjustments to the control set-up without opening and closing clevises at the control surface. Once set up I use a drop of Locktite on the set screws.

Are these fitting appropriate for a 28% W.H. Edge????

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RE: Got my NEW Edge - 12/1/2005 5:41:21 PM   
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Status: offline 		Use the EZ connectors on chokes, throttle maybe, but other then that, your waiting for an accident to happen

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RE: Got my NEW Edge - 12/1/2005 8:21:37 PM   
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Status: offline 		The only place I use those are on throttle and now choke. I would never trust one to a control surface on any plane.

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RE: Got my NEW Edge - 12/1/2005 10:47:25 PM   
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Wrap a piece of fuel tubing (split down the side) around the pick up wire for better protection and then secure with a few cable ties.
The insulation could vibrate against the engine mount and be worn through.
Everything else is looking real good.



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RE: Got my NEW Edge - 12/1/2005 11:02:18 PM   
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I am not questioning your reply. However, have you ever had one of these EZ connectors fail? I have recently re-entered R/C after a thirty year hiatus and a lot is new. I have used these connectors very successfully on a Bruce Tharpe Flyin'King. It is fairly large (79"span), but light (about 10 pounds) and flies in a manner (slowly) that does not heavily load the control surfaces.
I am about to start on my W.H. 28% Edge and did not intend to use these connectors in that airplane....I agree with you!
However, I wonder how unreliable these connectors are.
Anyone out there have anything to ad?? OR, is this a new thread?

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RE: Got my NEW Edge - 12/1/2005 11:15:38 PM   
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quote:

ORIGINAL: ben beyer

The only place I use those are on throttle and now choke. I would never trust one to a control surface on any plane.


I wouldnt even use them for the choke or throttle..I had them come off my throttle on my 60 size glow planes..last week my buddy was flying his 4 star 40 and lost the throttle..loctite and everything..when you move up to these planes you need to step up the hardware a bit

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RE: Got my NEW Edge - 12/1/2005 11:33:39 PM   
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Status: offline 		EZ connectors are not appropriate for a plane this big on the control surfaces.

I use them all the time on throttle and choke, though.

TF

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RE: Got my NEW Edge - 12/1/2005 11:38:02 PM   
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Status: offline 		Yes a few dozen of those brass things later I may switch to the Sullivan ones. Kudos for using those on your Hardware kits. There is a method behind all the hardware included and it makes sense!

The Edge would be a neat electric conversion. A big electric flying buddy of mine is asking about converting a WH.

Ben - the pull-pull wire works great, but I also like to use the kevlar pull pull cable.

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