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Old 04-27-2006, 08:00 PM
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Default The BEST Smoke System

What do you guys think is the best and why?
I'm looking for something for my ZDZ 120.
Old 04-27-2006, 09:13 PM
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Default RE: The BEST Smoke System

tme simple smoke, or sullivan skywriter are probably the two most popular
Old 04-27-2006, 09:43 PM
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Default RE: The BEST Smoke System

Is the slimline showtime worth having? I haven't got one yet, but I will soon. I think it's against the law to have a big biplane without smoke.
Old 04-27-2006, 10:03 PM
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Default RE: The BEST Smoke System

Try a 3W smoke pump,,just like the old Harris pump you cant get anymore,,no extra battery,,just plugs right in the reciever,,gets its power straight from that,,,you talk about make smoke,,,cant beat um




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Old 04-27-2006, 10:50 PM
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Default RE: The BEST Smoke System

For me the best is the one that works when it is needed. Today I just finished testing a re-installation of an old Benett system on my 35% Extra with a Brison 6.4 twin. The TME went south for the second time even with major shock mounting. The old system requires a crankcase tap plus a servo to run the control valve for the diaphragm pump. The system seems to work fine even after sitting for about 8 years.
Doing another one I would go with the electric pumps again but would try another brand for a change.

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What do you guys think is the best and why?
I'm looking for something for my ZDZ 120.
Old 04-28-2006, 09:16 AM
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Default RE: The BEST Smoke System

I use the SkyWriter by Sullivan and it works great. I have on in my 31% Staudacher for about 4 years now and one in my new 27% CA 300L. A 6v battery should be used on these systems for best results though. I'm not sure what the Slimline system uses.
Old 04-28-2006, 10:45 PM
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Default RE: The BEST Smoke System

Which one of them two were having problems.


[quoteI use the SkyWriter by Sullivan and it works great. I have on in my 31% Staudacher for about 4 years now and one in my new 27% CA 300L. A 6v battery should be used on these systems for best results though. I'm not sure what the Slimline system uses.

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Old 04-29-2006, 12:20 PM
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Got the TME system on my Pitts 12 with the OS 1.60FX, and it works great. Anyone who says a big two stroke cant produce good smoke hasnt tried hard enough!
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Old 04-30-2006, 07:09 PM
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i just installed a showtime by slimline on my 1/3 scale sopwith pup, g-62 smoke muffler, i have NO complaints!!! talk about a huge trail of smoke, has its own battery inside it, use your computer radio to adjust the amount of smoke. i fired her up in the pits and turned it on, the cars 20 feet away disappeared! everyone thought i had a huge fire going!
Old 04-30-2006, 09:25 PM
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Default RE: The BEST Smoke System

I use Don Harris pumps. Hard to find, but they do work.

I suspect the 3W pump works well too.
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Old 04-30-2006, 09:42 PM
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The power Box pump has my vote.
Old 04-30-2006, 10:39 PM
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Default RE: The BEST Smoke System

We used a SLimline and it packed up after 5 hrs flying.
Old 04-30-2006, 10:48 PM
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Default RE: The BEST Smoke System

how was the slimline, I want one, they look nice, what do you mean by packed up? how much amperage draw does the 3W pump need?
Old 05-01-2006, 08:59 AM
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Packed up= quit working, kapooey, **** up, broken, no workee no more!!
Old 05-01-2006, 04:08 PM
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I have two planes w/ smoke set up and one Slimline Showtime Pro. Its self contained, has its own battery and treat it as a servo. Smoke intesity can be set while flying. Swapping the pump between the two airplanes are a snap. About 30 flights on it and still going strong. Both planes use Slimline Smoker muffs and use Super Dry Aviation Smoke.................tons of Smoke.
Old 05-07-2006, 08:11 AM
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Default RE: The BEST Smoke System

After trying a bunch of pumps, I found the Don Harris pumps to be the best. When I heard they were going away, I bought 3 spares and put them on the shelf for future projects. After 5 years of using them, I've never had a complaint with them.
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Default RE: The BEST Smoke System

hey mrbigg
i ahve the slimline showtime,,
only used it on 4 flights,,my planes arenot big enough for the extra weight,,
i am in to 3d so lighter is better,,t
but the smoke is cool,
if you are interested,,mine is for sale..only 4 flights on it,,about a 1\2 gallon,,
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Default RE: The BEST Smoke System

Yes the Harris is the best,,but ive herd 3W is about the same thing,,ive got 3W's work great,,,,no complaints here,,,


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Yes the Harris is the best,,but ive herd 3W is about the same thing,,ive got 3W's work great,,,,no complaints here,,,


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Where are you guys getting the 3W pump?
Old 05-07-2006, 04:37 PM
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Don Harris punps are the best, IMO.
Old 05-10-2006, 04:54 AM
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I'll second the Harris! Great pump.
Old 05-10-2006, 05:38 PM
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Where do you get the Harris?
Old 05-16-2006, 05:09 PM
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Default RE: The BEST Smoke System

The local LHS just reopened and he has 2- TME Simple Smoke pumps on the wall. Do these work well and can you adjust the flow rate?
Old 05-16-2006, 07:51 PM
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Default RE: The BEST Smoke System

The only flow rate adjustment on the TME pumps is with a manual screw type restrictor that clamps over the line. Takes a couple of flights to get it dialed in just right, but the pumps work very well.
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The local LHS just reopened and he has 2- TME Simple Smoke pumps on the wall. Do these work well and can you adjust the flow rate?
Old 05-16-2006, 08:25 PM
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Default RE: The BEST Smoke System

Just checked TME's website and they have a new "Smart" pump with adjustable flow rate. Check the link.[link=http://www.tmenet.com/smartsmoker.htm]TME[/link]

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