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Old 03-17-2014, 09:20 AM
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I am looking around for a better solution to the current air gauges I use. The work really well but the small size makes the it hard to tell the pressure when its in the jet. Something s about the size of a normal face watch would be nice. Thanks
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Old 03-17-2014, 09:25 AM
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The bigger ones are a dime a dozen, these small ones you are showing were the harder ones to find

http://www.mcmaster.com/#atmospheric...gauges/=r4veoa
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any idea which one has the back to attach u 3 mm Fitting
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what kind of 3mm fitting? A barb or a push to connect?
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festo makes a larger one.
Old 03-17-2014, 10:43 AM
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http://www.dreamworksrc.com/catalog/...Dual-Air-Gauge
another option....
Old 03-18-2014, 02:52 AM
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I prefer the barb type, I try to stay away from festo type connections with air stuff.

SM, thanks for posting that I missed that one if I can get on sale when I order I might give it a try.
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FB, did you see this one....
http://www.dreamworksrc.com/catalog/...c-Control-Unit

The price tag is, well...you know! But man, talk about robust! Typical JMP stuff...great and great expense!
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Keith,
Sierra has one at 7/8".

http://www.sierragiant.com/prod01.html
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Yeah I saw that, I love those things but since I do electric retracts I normally only use air for brakes, gear doors and canopy. Those air gauges are what im looking for and Country hit the nail on the head! Thanks guys!
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Fender, I use the digital ones from Dreamworks- they work great! I think they were like $45 for a dual channel gauge (similar to buying two large analog ones).

The down side.....they dont lie. You will know your air system sucks! :-)
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Fender, I use the digital ones from Dreamworks- they work great! I think they were like $45 for a dual channel gauge (similar to buying two large analog ones).

The down side.....they dont lie. You will know your air system sucks! :-)
LOL well I consider that a bonus, cant tell u how much time I have looking at the little round ones! Leaks so small you would swear it was sitting still and holding lol
I think I may give the dual one a try on the next project since its pretty descent price and no guess work. Now if I could only get you guys to come up with a time machine and jump forward about 9 months till I get back state side argggg
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youre not missing much. Tax season pretty much!
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Originally Posted by FalconWings
youre not missing much. Tax season pretty much!
Missing all the Jet events this year, but I could swear I saw airline jet heading to Pakistan LOL
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Originally Posted by FenderBean
Missing all the Jet events this year, but I could swear I saw airline jet heading to Pakistan LOL

You too? so did Courntey Love, what a coincidence!
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Another option, you may have a palmer store or other reseller locally for the clippard stuff

http://www.clippard.com/products/frl-gauges
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Yes I would just get it from McMaster and order a bunch of stuff, cheaper and save on shipping.
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yeah there used to be a list of popular mcmaster products that were perfect replacements for a lot of hobby stuff but I lost that link a while ago. Im sure someone still has it
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Originally Posted by FenderBean
yeah there used to be a list of popular mcmaster products that were perfect replacements for a lot of hobby stuff but I lost that link a while ago. Im sure someone still has it
Hey buddy, hope you are doing well. We had a great time at Fl Jets.
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I stopped using air gauges several years ago in my jets. What good are they? You can't see them and they are really not needed. I set up my system and make sure it holds air and use the gauge on my compressor for filling. If the tams failsafe kicks in some day at the field I go looking for a leak. The gauge doesn't help me at all. Just another leak point IMO.
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Originally Posted by FenderBean
I prefer the barb type, I try to stay away from festo type connections with air stuff.
That's kinda funny since Festo fittings are designed for use in pneumatic systems. ;-)

Personally, I try to stay away from Festo fittings in the fuel system. I have no problem using them in my air systems.

YMMV.

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Vincent, I tried that on my f-15 but ended up adding one. Its just nice to see how much you have and prevents me having to hold my compressor while i fill.
Jim, well that maybe true but I have had problems with the airlines being to big and two small for festo fittings. I have used a few different brands of air line and they all seem to be different some, plus the barb is what I like.
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Originally Posted by M3Baker
Hey buddy, hope you are doing well. We had a great time at Fl Jets.
Hey, I was wondering how things went for you at the event. I have not had a chance to attend FL jets due to the distance but if things work out next year I am hoping to attend. Hows that viper jet coming, any pictures of it yet?
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Wow, I have had nothing but leak after leak using festo's for air. I went to barbed fittings and had no issue since. As far as fuel system, If I use festo's, I use them only on the pushing, not pulling side of the pump.
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I stopped using air gauges several years ago in my jets. What good are they? You can't see them and they are really not needed. I set up my system and make sure it holds air and use the gauge on my compressor for filling. If the tams failsafe kicks in some day at the field I go looking for a leak. The gauge doesn't help me at all. Just another leak point IMO.
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I do the same thing.... just another leak point, it's a waste does nothing really

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