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Old 05-02-2006 | 06:49 PM
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Default RE: Smoke pump nozzle test question

Wonderful stuff, thanks for that.
Today, I ground tested the system, titan at engine on 100% and oh my god! At half throttle (half the pulse rate on the radio's rotary) the little TME pump, loaded the entire block (6 or 7 homes) with dense smoke.
I think I got the spray tip atomizing correctly (3/16 SS)! I tested a zillion and two times with a large syringe and water. Reminded me of those college years trying to keep the carpet cleaning equipment's spray nozzles working properly. Guess I did learn something in college after all.
Next test - air time baby, this Sunday.
If this get dialed in, I've got 6 or 7 other jets to consider smoking up. Too much fun!
I get my smoke oil dirt cheap (which is little more than a low viscosity transmission oil with a few secret blends, so I'm told). In fact, ask any oil company distributor if they sale 5 gallon pales of the smoke oil sold to full size competition aerobatic fliers. 5s & 55s generally.
LKL