Must be a southern drawl thing...

Scott

Originally Posted by Muttdog

The kit came with the barbs so I used 'em. Did not have enough so I tried the solder method on the clunk tube. I had success but struggled with laying the bead. Any tips? I held the tube vertical and heated it with a mini torch then touched the solder to the end. It didn't flow as expected and I had to drag the solder around. I went over it again with a soldering iron to smooth and even it all out. I'd like to learn the right way.

Somewhere in this video he shows how to solder it if I remember right.

Fiji water bottle tank assembly with PSP parts (16 min 7 sec)

Originally Posted by jhelber08

Somewhere in this video he shows how to solder it if I remember right.

Fiji water bottle tank assembly with PSP parts - YouTube

This guy must be a master craftsman...!!!

Scott

I am going to print one of these, invented by Nikola Tesla himself. If it works, it means all the vent plumbing out through the plane is not needed.
http://makezine.com/2012/01/05/the-t...-moving-parts/

Anyone have a source for something around 20 ounces/600ml?? I've got a 16 ounce tank in my little Extra right now. A 32 is too big, but 20 ounce might be "just right". I'm not a fan of the Dubro, etc. tanks. Hoping to find a similar tank to the Fiji water bottles.

Originally Posted by ghoffman

I am going to print one of these, invented by Nikola Tesla himself. If it works, it means all the vent plumbing out through the plane is not needed.
http://makezine.com/2012/01/05/the-t...-moving-parts/

if the vent is one way, how will you fill the tank?

A "T".

Originally Posted by Judge

Anyone have a source for something around 20 ounces/600ml?? I've got a 16 ounce tank in my little Extra right now. A 32 is too big, but 20 ounce might be "just right". I'm not a fan of the Dubro, etc. tanks. Hoping to find a similar tank to the Fiji water bottles.

After extensive searching the only option I've found is the" Smartwater" 20oz. Bottle. 2 9/16" da. 8 3/4" long.

Scott

Originally Posted by g257945

After extensive searching the only option I've found is the" Smartwater" 20oz. Bottle. 2 9/16" da. 8 3/4" long.

Scott

Perfect. Thanks

Originally Posted by ghoffman

A "T".

so you'd still have a second line exiting the plane,, what's the point?

Originally Posted by Judge

Anyone have a source for something around 20 ounces/600ml?? I've got a 16 ounce tank in my little Extra right now. A 32 is too big, but 20 ounce might be "just right". I'm not a fan of the Dubro, etc. tanks. Hoping to find a similar tank to the Fiji water bottles.

I am flying with a Propel 26oz water bottle that I got from Target. There are several in the 24-26 oz but they are round. If you put a strip of velcro on the bottom and a couple of strips on the bottle to get secured when you velco strap it in the plane it is very secure.
FWIW I am switching to the new 32oz tank from Taildragger RC. They are 1/2" shorter and square. You don't have to fill it all the way remember. I just placed a 26 oz and a 28 oz fill line.

Originally Posted by g257945

After extensive searching the only option I've found is the" Smartwater" 20oz. Bottle. 2 9/16" da. 8 3/4" long.

Scott

Originally Posted by Judge

Perfect. Thanks

Good choice, thicker than most disposable water bottles and smooth side

I was checking out those Secraft foam water bottle fuel tank mounts. Has anyone used them, looking for some feedback!

Originally Posted by g257945

This guy must be a master craftsman...!!!

Scott

I can't imagine using a 40 and 100 watt soldering iron in tandem, when 30 watts should be more than enough, assuming the material is properly prepared.

Originally Posted by jon595

I was checking out those Secraft foam water bottle fuel tank mounts. Has anyone used them, looking for some feedback!

Sounds like a great idea. Who is selling them?