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Re: Europa-List: Re: Stall Warner - switch problems

Subject: Re: Europa-List: Re: Stall Warner - switch problems
From: Roddy Kesterton <roddyeuropa@aol.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2017 06:43:37

It's normally open, and activated when sufficient vacuum is applied.
Regards
Roddy kesterton g-ikrk

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> On 20 Jun 2017, at 21:59, Kelvin Weston <kelv@kdweston.biz> wrote:
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> Hi Bud and all
> 
> Now I am really confused. I have fitted the Europa stall warning mod and 
> switch
but not yet used in anger.
> 
> How is this switch designed to work?
> 
> Is it normally closed and held open by pressure above a certain speed.
> Or is it normally open and is closed by low pressure (vacuum), like a 
> conventional
Cessna stall warner, caused by the angle of the wing.
> 
> The mod leaflet suggests it is operated by vacuum, but your description of it
being on until above a certain speed suggests the first option.
> The switch has a hose connection to both sides of what I assume is a 
> diaphragm,
so it is easy to connect incorrectly.
> 
> If it is normally closed then does that result in the buzzer operating 
> continually
on the ground until above the stall speed?
> I think that would eventually get to be a bit of a pain, especially during 
> long
holds on the ground.
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> Regards
> 
> Kelv Weston
> Kit 497
> kelv@kdweston.biz
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> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=470288#470288
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