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Old 12-13-2004 | 08:02 AM
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jonjon
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From: aldenhamherts, UNITED KINGDOM
Default RE: Turbine in Winter

Alessio

I have run my AMT turbines , both auto and manual start down to around -10 C with no problem just by keeping the gas can in an inside pocket of my flying suit right up to the point I need to use it. In this way I have never had a problem starting but the old trick of flicking a V SMALL amount of liquid gas into the gas line by shaking the can can help. The thig to watch is that you have enough gas flow otherwise the motor will not get hot enough to start the fuel pump. I use 4mm O.D festo tubing for my gas line and for the gas valve I use a drilled out areosol fitting that is supplied with cheep sprayguns.

As an aside you should see the amount of power turbines produce when it is this cold.

Hope this helps

John Greenfield