The BEST Smoke System
 

What do you guys think is the best and why?
I'm looking for something for my ZDZ 120.

RE: The BEST Smoke System
 

tme simple smoke, or sullivan skywriter are probably the two most popular

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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.

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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




NdFrSpeed

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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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.

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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RE: The BEST Smoke System
 

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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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!

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.

RE: The BEST Smoke System
 

The power Box pump has my vote.

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We used a SLimline and it packed up after 5 hrs flying.

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?

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Packed up= quit working, kapooey, **** up, broken, no workee no more!!;)

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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.

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.

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,,

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,,,


NdFrSpeed

RE: The BEST Smoke System
 

Where are you guys getting the 3W pump?

RE: The BEST Smoke System
 

Don Harris punps are the best, IMO.

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I'll second the Harris! Great pump.

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Where do you get the Harris?

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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?

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.

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]