If you go into the irrigation department at Home Depot, they carry 1/2 inch
black irrigation tubing that comes in 25ft rolls. It is very thin and very
light. Cost is around 7.00 for the entire roll. Never weighed it but
entire roll weighs not much over a pound. When you cut the hole in the ribs
for the tubing, make sure you reinforce that area with a 2 layer BID patch
at least on one side of the rib
Bob
Flight Crafters
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Sarangan
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Blue corrugated tube for wing raceway
I estimated that the blue tube weighs about 2 lb each for a 12' length.
That is about 4 lb extra for both wings. Just wondering if the conduit
is really worth its weight. I realize that fishing a wire would be
difficult without a conduit, but what about using a long telescoping
pole to feed the wire or tubing? Also, the aileron bellcrank inspection
plate provides an access point about half way down the wing. If the rib
holes are made along a straight line, it should be possible to fish a
wire, no?
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> The Chihuahua wouldn't fit through the 1/2 inch!
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> Brian Skelly
> Texas
> Europa # A276 TriGear
> See My build photos at:
> http://www.europaowners.org/BrianS
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Andrew Sarangan
http://www.geocities.com/asarangan
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