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Old 05-03-2012 | 03:21 PM
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Default RE: BVM Thin O-Ring Lube and UP valves NOT compatible?


ORIGINAL: ianober

Shaz, using BVM O-Lube causes the UP valves to stick, so it is up to you. If you continue to use the valves in your system with BVM O-ring lube then chances are you will burn out a servo when your valve locks up. Options, well you could use another valve obviously. Also you could re-plumb your air system to get the O-ring Lube out. Other than that I don't know what else there is, I don't think it is that complicated, but if it were me and I had O-ring lube in my system, then I would not use a UP valve cause eventually it will stick.
Good Advice Ian. Any thoughts on the EV5U? I am a little reticent to us an "All-in-One" system. The same convenience that provides a clean and easy install all in one gizmo can also be a downfall if one of the functions (i.e. brakes) stops working. Then the plane is grounded for 4 months while the device gets sent to Taiwan for repair.

Other option is my Details4Scale Electronic sequencer or my Jet Central electronic sequencer...with about 3 BVM Hi-Flow valves and 3 mini servos to operate Landing Mode 3....ugggh

decisions, decisions...

Shaz