Another option is to put small fuses in the fuse block for all devices not yet connected. You can buy 1 amp fuses on Amazon for $7 for 25 of them. That way if a wire does happen to short, the lost of smoke will be limited and you have the advantage of a blow fuse to identify the circuit you forgot to tape off. 😁
Stu, on electrical systems we build (non aircraft), we typically do a multimeter test (volts/amps) on circuits BEFORE applying a load. And, we megger, mostly larger circuits. This is to ensure there is no shorts and all is wired accordingly. I'm pretty sure you do this, but just asking before you do a random test on loads (ie - fuel pump, etc.). And, thanks for breaking out the electrical in future vids.
Great Stu! I'm installing my panel right now and I'm just a couple of days away from flipping the first switch. Looking forward to the wiring videos. Maybe you can show how you route your power/signal wires and antenna cables. Thanks!
Yeah I'll try and include that. Basically I try and create highways. I wired all right hand switches first and then ran 2 highways from there - one to centre section and other to wing spar to run aft at a later time. Avionics should be mounted relatively close to each other to simply wiring.
I very much appreciate your knowledge and skills. Do you have any advice on an installed CO detector and choice of portable O2. I fly a RV7A. Kind regards, Michael Clement
I use the GD-40 - simple system. I've also used the CO Guardian ones - Aero-452. They work well. Stay away from the paper ones that change colour. For O2 I have tried Mountain High Oxygen company. Worked well. Found I don't really use it - 9500 ft altitude in cruise works for me.
They’re really On-On-On switches. We just don’t use the top connectors when the switch is in down position. Typically called 2-10 switches www.steinair.com/product/toggle-switch-3-position-dpdt/
One more question. I have a Kuntzleman strobe controller which offers several strobe patterns and has a separate wire to control this. Can I use an OFF-ON (Momentary) to switch modes?
@@jackcudaback3 Id have to see the wiring diagram to answer for sure. Strobes typically have a power, ground and sync wire installation. The sync wire makes the left and right (and rear of installed) flash at the same time. I’m assuming yours has a forth wire the can change the flash pattern. I guess a on-off switch would work but I think the intent is simpler than that - the user pics a flash pattern desired and either connects the wire or not. I try and make installation of systems like this as simple as possible and being able to change flash pattern in flight is prob more of a gimmick than a useful function. Thanks for reaching out
Another option is to put small fuses in the fuse block for all devices not yet connected. You can buy 1 amp fuses on Amazon for $7 for 25 of them. That way if a wire does happen to short, the lost of smoke will be limited and you have the advantage of a blow fuse to identify the circuit you forgot to tape off. 😁
Stu, on electrical systems we build (non aircraft), we typically do a multimeter test (volts/amps) on circuits BEFORE applying a load. And, we megger, mostly larger circuits. This is to ensure there is no shorts and all is wired accordingly. I'm pretty sure you do this, but just asking before you do a random test on loads (ie - fuel pump, etc.). And, thanks for breaking out the electrical in future vids.
Yes checking continuity at least is smart
Thanks Stu. Very useful.
Very informative video! I assume a lot of builders will be happy about it!
I'm determined to understand this stuff!! Thanks, Stu.
Another winner Stu…thank you for creating this content.
And here I thought riveting was the difficult part.
Very helpful. Thanks a lot for posting it.
Very useful video. Starting to wire my RV-8 soon !
Great Stu! I'm installing my panel right now and I'm just a couple of days away from flipping the first switch. Looking forward to the wiring videos. Maybe you can show how you route your power/signal wires and antenna cables. Thanks!
Yeah I'll try and include that. Basically I try and create highways. I wired all right hand switches first and then ran 2 highways from there - one to centre section and other to wing spar to run aft at a later time. Avionics should be mounted relatively close to each other to simply wiring.
There's more to building a plane other than the Fuselage, lot's of skills required isn't there! Look forward to the next Video Stu.
Fuses for weight savings I’m assuming??
Not really. That’s the way I like it and most modern experimentals do it. Check out the book Aeroelectric Connection.
I very much appreciate your knowledge and skills. Do you have any advice on an installed CO detector and choice of portable O2. I fly a RV7A. Kind regards, Michael Clement
I use the GD-40 - simple system. I've also used the CO Guardian ones - Aero-452. They work well. Stay away from the paper ones that change colour.
For O2 I have tried Mountain High Oxygen company. Worked well. Found I don't really use it - 9500 ft altitude in cruise works for me.
Where do you get the DPDT Off-On-On toggles you use for the lights? I cannot find one.
They’re really On-On-On switches. We just don’t use the top connectors when the switch is in down position. Typically called 2-10 switches
www.steinair.com/product/toggle-switch-3-position-dpdt/
Stu, thanks for replying so quickly! The hunt will be much easier on my brain now! LOL Fun and safe flying to you!
One more question. I have a Kuntzleman strobe controller which offers several strobe patterns and has a separate wire to control this. Can I use an OFF-ON (Momentary) to switch modes?
@@jackcudaback3 Id have to see the wiring diagram to answer for sure. Strobes typically have a power, ground and sync wire installation. The sync wire makes the left and right (and rear of installed) flash at the same time. I’m assuming yours has a forth wire the can change the flash pattern. I guess a on-off switch would work but I think the intent is simpler than that - the user pics a flash pattern desired and either connects the wire or not. I try and make installation of systems like this as simple as possible and being able to change flash pattern in flight is prob more of a gimmick than a useful function. Thanks for reaching out
I appreciate your honest input Stu!