On the subject of pumps...
I had the usual pump that comes from Michaels Engineering/Rook Metering and
had horrendous problems with product quality. The lever would stick, there
was aluminium dust coming through in the pumped product as a result of the
internal friction, etc. Calibrating it accurately was impossible.
While I waited for the problem to be resolved (even after fitting two sets
of replacement pump modules, it was never right) I carried on with my build
just using my digital balance. The pump was returned to Rook in July 2002 or
so for investigation. We've never had any results from them.
Now I wouldn't bother with the pump. The balance, a pack of 10mm syringes to
use as droppers, and some acetone to wash them in work just fine for me.
I think it's worth mentioning that the Europa Factory could not have been
more helpful with the pump issue - especially Neville "Blondie" Eyre. But
they were let down badly by their supplier on this one. It wasted a lot of
everyone's time.
Regards,
Jeremy
Jeremy Davey
Europa XS Monowheel 537M G-EZZA
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Subject: Re: Europa-List: 1st Stupid Question
Hello John:
Well, I have taken your shopping list to heart and have already purchased
some of those Items in the last few days. You had asked if I ordered the
quick
build control surfaces. Yes, I did, along with the newly available quick
build
cockpit module.
I noted that your list did not include an epoxy pump. Can I do without this
$250.00 to $450.00 gadget? Given the options I purchased, perhaps I don't
need
one? I looked at the plans for the scale. It looks a bit crude... Then
again... I Know less than nothing at this point!
The shop over the garage is now clean and new work table constructed... But
it is far from looking like an airplane factory.
Thanks
Brian
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