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Old 05-09-2007, 10:28 PM
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mike, can you or any one that reads this tell my why some of the pros use bottle type fuel cells? where can i get one? i can see why i would like it or at least i think i can see a benefit from from it being round rather than square. just wondering because i have never seen one for sale anywhere or read anything about them.
Old 05-10-2007, 10:58 AM
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I'm not sure what you mean? I use Dubro tanks or our own Hangar 9 tanks.
Old 05-10-2007, 11:12 AM
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The two planes I have seen use 1 liter soda bottles.
I could not beleive it but that is what they used.
Two 20 oz bottles would work as well.
Old 05-10-2007, 06:56 PM
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I see some guys doing it and from what I can tell it's for weight savings. It's only an ounce or two but it all adds up. A Dubro 50oz. tank weighs around 6.5 ounces plumbed, a soda bottle or kevlar tank can save about 2 ounces.

Craig.
Old 05-11-2007, 02:23 PM
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Had to use the coke bottle with YS engines because of the pressure in the tank. Up to 12psi. Dubro would split after a time. Other then that, any regular tank is fine. Dennis
Old 05-15-2007, 08:18 AM
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3W Sells the round fuel tanks. You can order from any 3W dealer. Exp. Don's Hobby, Salina, Kansas

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