peevee Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 they sell them for 6AMU but I've seen reference elsewhere to people building their own, anyone done it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 9 hours ago, peevee said: they sell them for 6AMU but I've seen reference elsewhere to people building their own, anyone done it? We have a large 2-1/2 gallon pressure pot for purging the system when needed. Clarence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aviatoreb Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 12 hours ago, M20Doc said: We have a large 2-1/2 gallon pressure pot for purging the system when needed. Clarence What's that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stnelson903 Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 they sell them for 6AMU but I've seen reference elsewhere to people building their own, anyone done it? Sorry to sound dumb, but what is a amu?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yetti Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 Aviation Monetary Unit = $1000.00 USD It takes the sting out of buying Aviation parts that have a fancy metal label that can also be found on an old tractor for $50.00 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dream to fly Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 52 minutes ago, Yetti said: Aviation Monetary Unit = $1000.00 USD It takes the sting out of buying Aviation parts that have a fancy metal label that can also be found on an old tractor for $50.00 NOW THAT IS FUNNY!!!!!. and so true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philiplane Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 any pressure pot, like those used for painting, will provide the pressure to purge the TKS system. However, if you don't use adequate filtration, you will ruin the TKS panels by clogging the pores with contaminants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peevee Posted December 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 54 minutes ago, philiplane said: any pressure pot, like those used for painting, will provide the pressure to purge the TKS system. However, if you don't use adequate filtration, you will ruin the TKS panels by clogging the pores with contaminants. The diagram in the AMM shows there are at least two inline filters. We would use fresh fluid and not recapture purged fluid, I think we can get away with just one filter. Not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn reynolds Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 Perhaps you guys could help a TKS owner understand more about my system. When would you use this device? I test run my TKS system on the ground each month to verify that each panel is flowing correctly. Is this cart a repair item? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 Sounds like you are doing fine. The cart is used to purge the system when some panels are clogged and not working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piloto Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 I just coat the leading edge with Rain-X for plastic ($5.00). So far no ice here in Florida neither in Pittsburgh during Xmas time. José Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takair Posted February 23, 2018 Report Share Posted February 23, 2018 2 hours ago, Piloto said: I just coat the leading edge with Rain-X for plastic ($5.00). So far no ice here in Florida neither in Pittsburgh during Xmas time. José You are going to get kicked out of the WD-40 fan club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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