ORIGINAL: sskianpour
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
I have used the EV5U unit in my short lived F-20 and I liked it Shaz. You are correct though, it is a single point of failure but so are many of the other options out there. For me the price of the unit is just too much and not worth it to me. I like them and they are very convenient but I am usually on a budget so a UP valve usually gets me by for the best bang for my buck. I have also used those small airpower valves and an RCBee sequencer and it has a worked a treat. You have tons of options just depends on how much you want to spend and how much work you want to do. Easiest solution, EV5U, but most expensive. Up to you buddy!