Marty_d

That works when they have a movable nut - (and is also a damn good idea) - but unfortunately leaves out anything with a nutplate.

That's a damn good idea.

That looks brilliant! I'm convinced.

If you wanted to get philosophical about it, you could argue that marriage itself is the pressure cooker...

That's beautiful Vladimir.

I quite like the hammertone too, just wished it hadn't chipped under the screw heads. I thought I'd undercoated it with an etch primer too - perhaps I hadn't. Might take it off and do it again before I hook up the wiring.

Pulled the instrument panel out today, took all the instruments out and added some switches. Two for the magnetos (sorry Mark, CDI's!) with covers over them, one for fuel pump and a spare which I haven't decided yet, sure I'll need it. The Sav wiring diagram shows switches for landing lights, strobes, position lights and cabin light, none of which I anticipate having. Also a couple of circuit breakers, 10A and 15A. Bought a double USB socket (2 x 2.4A) which I'll mount in the baggage area, mounts flat and has a cover so you can put stuff on it if necessary. Unfortunately when I was mucking around with instruments, seems to have chipped the hammertone paint I put on. May have been a dodgy job by me in the first place. Now thinking about 3M covering in carbon fibre look again.

This is mainly for @Kyle Communications to look at as I can't seem to attach files to PM's. This is the fuse from the Relay to the Regulator. Another builder has reported that his only has 1 connection on the regulator side, this one has 3. (Came with a Savannah wiring harness). Anyone know where the other 2 go?

It was sent to me in an email, so doesn't have a link - unfortunately you'd have to download and send the actual file.

This is great. Those kids can really sing too. VIDEO-2021-01-15-15-36-51.mp4

Yeah, next thing you know the grubby media will be telling people that gravity is dangerous and they shouldn't jump off cliffs. Those sheep that think they need planes or parachutes because of this imaginary "gravity"... pfff

Darwinism in action.

These guys seem a bit more advanced - they're already running scenic flights.

Love that carbon panel!!

You haven't mentioned one factor that is supremely important to the government. There's an election coming up. If they make the target too out of reach (eg 80% of entire population) and then don't reach that before the election, they may lose power. Which is more serious to them than the virus itself. So they negotiate it down to 70% of "eligible recipients" then hope like hell they can reach that before the election.

Being a tightarse, I'm leaning towards the lead acid. As my wife said, I could lose 5kg to make up for the battery. (Notice she didn't volunteer...)

Ask not for whom the bell tolls (or whatever the saying is). While it's natural to want to punish those who cause these outbreaks (like that NSW muppet who flew to Tassie without a permit and later tested positive - we'll probably have one here soon) - in the majority of cases they are doing things that in an of themselves are totally unremarkable, in times that are anything but. Are they guilty of thoughtlessness, even stupidity, and possibly selfishness? Most likely. But if they have any self awareness at all, ie not a total sociopath, then they'll know that their actions led to a lockdown and the majority of the state they live in despising them for that, and that's probably a worse punishment than fines or even minor jail time. But I would be very uncomfortable with the state punishing non-violent, non-malicious behaviour with draconian fines and jail time. We've all done stupid things from time to time. Could be one of us having a brain fart and dropping in to a family member during a lockdown.

Weight vs money by the looks of it.... The two recommendations so far: SSB Powersport XR Series High Performance AGM Part Number RB16CL-B: 6.6kg $154 delivered EarthX ETX680: 1.86kg $690 delivered So one is almost 5kg lighter but over $500 more expensive. If Skippy's is from 2013 that's 8 years, so no difference in longevity.

This stuff is complicated. I've never done any wiring before except for a power point or light fitting. From everything I'm reading it appears that the battery has to go straight to the starter relay (without switch or fuse between) because the starter motor can pull huge amps when turning over. So how is the capacitor wired to the regulator? Thanks for your patience guys - I am a total newbie when it comes to electrical stuff. Making wing ribs is child's play compared to this.

Thanks, Guy. Which model EarthX did you get?

Thanks guys - I'm in the checkout at Element 14 now - while I have free delivery (the mounting bracket tipped it over $50) - is there anything else I should be getting at this point in time?

This one? https://au.rs-online.com/web/p/indicators/0209119/ Thanks Bob.

Hi Sav owners, I'm installing the Sav wiring harness and instruments on my 701. Noticed that the wiring plans show the fuel header warning light and test switch installed on the far right side of the panel. Seems to me that if I have a warning light telling me I have 18 minutes of fuel left, I want that bugger right in front of me. Have any of you changed the position of this? Or is it noticeable enough where they position it? Thanks, Marty

Hi all, While the weather is too cold for painting and fibreglass finishing, thought I'd get stuck into the electrics. What is the best battery option for the 912? I think placement is going to be in the engine bay - the Zenith build pics show it behind the passenger seat but given mine is a 701/Sav hybrid, that's where the header tank is going. Some folks are apparently using EarthX Lithium batteries, which according to their website http://www.earthxmotorsports.com.au/ are often recommended by Rotax and recreational aircraft companies like Sonex and Kitfox. Apparently they have battery management systems to stop them exploding. Anyone using those? Any and all comments appreciated on pros and cons - cost, weight, safety, cranking power (I believe 25 amps is recommended - is that right?) etc etc. Thanks! Cheers, Marty

It worked in that movie with Denzel Washington. But that was a movie.