ever considered converting built in o2 to an electric valve?

[peevee]

Seems like we constantly have trouble with the cable on/off system. If I could find a solenoid valve of the appropriate fitting size it doesn't seem like it would be a difficult fix to put that in between the factory regulator and the tank and run it to a switch and just leave the original valve open. Downside being I guess you'd have to open it to fill the tank.

Something like:http://www.stcvalve.com/solenoid_valve_specifications_and_dimenisons_2SO_2WO.htm

but in a normally closed config.

I think mountain high uses something similar on their built in kits too.

 

[carusoam]

Sounds like an intelligent way to go.

- more reliable than the old cable method.

- minimal maintenance to swap out worn parts.

- minimal weight compared to the old cable.

- add a fancy switch to match an empty spot in the instrument panel.

- Have STC written by one of our STC writers.

- a switch with a status light would be nice.

- normally closed to preserve O2 in the tank while not in use, no electrical use while not flying.

 

Nice outside the box thinking, PV.

Best regards,

-a-

[peevee]

I think commercial solutions exist also, mountain high for example has this: http://www.mhoxygen.com/index.php/closeout-refurbished

scroll down to the ARCVR-0100-11

Problem on the mooney would be the necessity to integrate with the factory ports and lines, so you would either need something with similar output and config, or as I said put something inline.

[carusoam]

You can power up a refurbed O2D2 at the same time...  If it doesn't need to run on batteries?

Best regards,

-a-

[peevee]

1 minute ago, carusoam said:

You can power up a refurbed O2D2 at the same time...  If it doesn't need to run on batteries?

Best regards,

-a-

You could but I think it runs on 3AA batteries so it probably isn't worth the headache to work out the voltage to ships power.

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5 hours ago, peevee said:

Seems like we constantly have trouble with the cable on/off system. If I could find a solenoid valve of the appropriate fitting size it doesn't seem like it would be a difficult fix to put that in between the factory regulator and the tank and run it to a switch and just leave the original valve open. Downside being I guess you'd have to open it to fill the tank.

Something like:http://www.stcvalve.com/solenoid_valve_specifications_and_dimenisons_2SO_2WO.htm

but in a normally closed config.

I think mountain high uses something similar on their built in kits too.

 

Standard equipment on most Cirrus models.

Clarence