KR> The Poor Man's Engine Pre-Heater

[Mark Jones]

Today, I built myself an engine pre-heater. Here is the link if you wish to see 
how I did it.
http://www.flykr2s.com/preheater.html


Mark Jones (N886MJ)
Wales, WI 
Visit my web site: www.flykr2s.com
E-mail: flyk...@wi.rr.com

KR> The Poor Man's Engine Pre-Heater

[Bob Glidden]

That's exactly how we do all of them at the little airport.Works pretty darn 
good

Bob Glidden
Eminence,Indiana
KR2S (Building)
Corvair 110
glid...@ccrtc.com 

KR> The Poor Man's Engine Pre-Heater

[Keith and Martha Crawford]

> Today, I built myself an engine pre-heater. Here is the link if you  
> wish to see how I did it.
> http://www.flykr2s.com/preheater.html
>
torpedo heater  $150.00

Keith and Martha Crawford
mar...@simerson.net
http://martha.simerson.net

KR> The Poor Man's Engine Pre-Heater

[Mark Jones]

Yea, I already had the torpedo heater so I did not include that in my pre-heat 
device. Most folks who live in cold climates already have one or some other 
type heater that could be adapted to.

Mark Jones (N886MJ)
Wales, WI 
Visit my web site: www.flykr2s.com
E-mail: flyk...@wi.rr.com
  - Original Message - 
  From: Keith and Martha Crawford 
  To: Mark Jones ; KRnet 
  Sent: Saturday, February 03, 2007 9:53 PM
  Subject: Re: KR> The Poor Man's Engine Pre-Heater






Today, I built myself an engine pre-heater. Here is the link if you wish to 
see how I did it.
http://www.flykr2s.com/preheater.html


 torpedo heater  $150.00


  Keith and Martha Crawford
  mar...@simerson.net
  http://martha.simerson.net

KR> The Poor Man's Engine Pre-Heater

[Dan Heath]

Is there a reason why you did not connect it to the torpedo heater?  

They also make small electric "torpedo" heaters, which I suppose would also
work it you had electricity in the hangar, although, certainly not as well
as this one.   

Great idea.

See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics 
See you at the 2007 - KR Gathering
There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for Flying
has begun.
Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC
---Original Message---



> Today, I built myself an engine pre-heater. Here is the link if you
> wish to see how I did it.
> http://www.flykr2s.com/preheater.html
>
torpedo heater  $150.00

KR> The Poor Man's Engine Pre-Heater

[Mark Jones]

Yes and that is described in the text on my web site. However, if you attach 
the device to the heater and have absolutely no open space between the 
heater and the device, the device will act as a venturi and increase the air 
flow significantly which will in turn pull the flames all the way through 
the piping and out the end. This, if attached to your plane like that, would 
without a doubt, catch your airplane on fire. With the device freestanding, 
you are able to adjust the amount of heat you want simply by how close you 
place the device to the mouth of the heater. An 8 to 10 inch distance seems 
to work really well. Not too hot - not too cold.

Mark Jones (N886MJ)
Wales, WI
Visit my web site: www.flykr2s.com
E-mail: flyk...@wi.rr.com
- Original Message - 
From: "Dan Heath" <da...@alltel.net>
To: <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2007 4:14 AM
Subject: Re: KR> The Poor Man's Engine Pre-Heater


> Is there a reason why you did not connect it to the torpedo heater?
>
> They also make small electric "torpedo" heaters, which I suppose would 
> also
> work it you had electricity in the hangar, although, certainly not as well
> as this one.
>
> Great idea.
>
> See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics
> See you at the 2007 - KR Gathering
> There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for Flying
> has begun.
> Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC
> ---Original Message---
>
>
>
>> Today, I built myself an engine pre-heater. Here is the link if you
>> wish to see how I did it.
>> http://www.flykr2s.com/preheater.html
>>
>torpedo heater  $150.00
>
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KR> The Poor Man's Engine Pre-Heater

[Larry Flesner]

At 08:54 PM 2/3/2007, you wrote:
>That's exactly how we do all of them at the little airport.
>
>Bob Glidden
++

If starting from scratch, the 1500 watt ceramic heater and duct work can
be had for about $30 total (depending on product availability in
your area) and it too "Works pretty darn good".  The heater is a no-brainier
and you can be as creative as you want on the duct work.  It is very
safe with no open flames, can be plugged in (both approaches require
electrical service) and left to run continuos if you want.  You could even
add a thermostat control to the ceramic heater and place it under the
cowl to keep the engine area at a constant temp 24/7 if you want.

Larry Flesner

KR> The Poor Man's Engine Pre-Heater

[Steve Glover]

If starting from scratch, the 1500 watt ceramic heater and duct work can
be had for about $30 total (depending on product availability in your
area) and it too "Works pretty darn good".  The heater is a no-brainier
and you can be as creative as you want on the duct work.  It is very
safe with no open flames, can be plugged in (both approaches require
electrical service) and left to run continuos if you want.  You could
even add a thermostat control to the ceramic heater and place it under
the cowl to keep the engine area at a constant temp 24/7 if you want.

END.
..

Netters,

I gotta get one of them heat things... It was a frigid and clear 81
degrees yesterday here in So. California and I could only stand to fly
for about an hour and a half.  It is supposed to be the same today.
BRR.  :)  Happy Bowl Day!

Steve Glover
Long-EZ N2121U
Former KR-2 N902G)
Aero"G" Nirvana in progress
AJO, Ca

KR> The Poor Man's Engine Pre-Heater

[Larry Flesner]

At 10:01 AM 2/4/2007, you wrote:
>I gotta get one of them heat things... It was a frigid and clear 81
>degrees yesterday here in So. California and I could only stand to fly
>for about an hour and a half.  It is supposed to be the same today.
>BRR.  :)  Happy Bowl Day!
>Steve Glover
=

That's great Steve but you're flying an airplane that only flies "backwards"
so it's a toss-up as to who's better off.  :-)

Larry Flesner

KR> The Poor Man's Engine Pre-Heater

[Steve Glover]

Yeah, but not for long...The new one is a coming :)  Both Rich Shirley and
Rich Seifert also flew for a bit yesterday.  2 guys came up from San Diego
in their KR's for a flight of 4.  I must admit, I was missing 902G.  I would
have went with them but I had my nephew who wanted to get a flight around
the area.  He went to the Dark Side and just started a RV-7 project.  I
advised him against it but you know how kids can be these days... ;)

Steve

-Original Message-


That's great Steve but you're flying an airplane that only flies "backwards"
so it's a toss-up as to who's better off.  :-)

Larry Flesner

KR> The Poor Man's Engine Pre-Heater

[Phil Matheson]

Sorry it's not Friday, But I have added a copy of an email below from a 
builder in Australia, who is now not going to  build a KR because he says he 
can not contact R & R or they will not return is calls or faxes.
Very disappointing


Phil Matheson
VH-PKR
Australia
KR Web Page
www.philskr2.50megs.com
http://www.vw-engines.com/

Hi Phil,

Thanks for adding me to the local KR list you have here in Australia but I 
won't be proceeding with building a KR plane.  I sent Mrs Rand my money 
about 5 weeks ago and I have tried nearly every day for one whole month to 
get a few simple questions answered by her about buying kit components - but 
all to no avail I'm afraid.  Her refusal to communicate in any way, shape or 
form, made me realise the futility I would face if I ever needed to actually 
try and order some components from RR, so I sent her a fax last week asking 
for my money to be refunded (though I haven't had a response to that request 
either).  If I can't get a refund I will offer the plans up for sale as soon 
as the arrive.

All the best to you and the other local builders.

Regards
Chris O'D

KR> The Poor Man's Engine Pre-Heater

[Nick Brennan]

I had the same problem, but after about 2 weeks, I was finally able to get 
ahold of a nice lady from RR.  Perserverence is the key, I guess.

I would assume they all have real jobs outside of selling a few sets of 
plans a year.  That guy's gotta understand that and keep trying.

Nick Brennan
nickdbren...@comcast.net

- Original Message - 
From: "Phil Matheson" <mathes...@dodo.com.au>
To: "Mark Jones" <flyk...@wi.rr.com>; "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2007 5:00 PM
Subject: Re: KR> The Poor Man's Engine Pre-Heater


> Sorry it's not Friday, But I have added a copy of an email below from a
> builder in Australia, who is now not going to  build a KR because he says 
> he
> can not contact R & R or they will not return is calls or faxes.
> Very disappointing
>
>
> Phil Matheson
> VH-PKR
> Australia
> KR Web Page
> www.philskr2.50megs.com
> http://www.vw-engines.com/
>
> Hi Phil,
>
> Thanks for adding me to the local KR list you have here in Australia but I
> won't be proceeding with building a KR plane.  I sent Mrs Rand my money
> about 5 weeks ago and I have tried nearly every day for one whole month to
> get a few simple questions answered by her about buying kit components - 
> but
> all to no avail I'm afraid.  Her refusal to communicate in any way, shape 
> or
> form, made me realise the futility I would face if I ever needed to 
> actually
> try and order some components from RR, so I sent her a fax last week 
> asking
> for my money to be refunded (though I haven't had a response to that 
> request
> either).  If I can't get a refund I will offer the plans up for sale as 
> soon
> as the arrive.
>
> All the best to you and the other local builders.
>
> Regards
> Chris O'D
>
>
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KR> The Poor Man's Engine Pre-Heater

[VIRGIL N SALISBURY]

Did he leave a return Fax/Phine number ?? 
Will Fax this letter to her before 10AM, Eastern time, Virg
Note, Fax line condition poor. Called and left a message, Virg

On Mon, 5 Feb 2007 11:00:26 +1100 "Phil Matheson" 
writes:
> Sorry it's not Friday, But I have added a copy of an email below from 
> a 
> builder in Australia, who is now not going to  build a KR because he 
> says he 
> can not contact R & R or they will not return is calls or faxes.
> Very disappointing
> 
> 
> Phil Matheson
> VH-PKR
> Australia
> KR Web Page
> www.philskr2.50megs.com
> http://www.vw-engines.com/
> 
> Hi Phil,
> 
> Thanks for adding me to the local KR list you have here in Australia 
> but I 
> won't be proceeding with building a KR plane.  I sent Mrs Rand my 
> money 
> about 5 weeks ago and I have tried nearly every day for one whole 
> month to 
> get a few simple questions answered by her about buying kit 
> components - but 
> all to no avail I'm afraid.  Her refusal to communicate in any way, 
> shape or 
> form, made me realise the futility I would face if I ever needed to 
> actually 
> try and order some components from RR, so I sent her a fax last week 
> asking 
> for my money to be refunded (though I haven't had a response to that 
> request 
> either).  If I can't get a refund I will offer the plans up for sale 
> as soon 
> as the arrive.
> 
> All the best to you and the other local builders.
> 
> Regards
> Chris O'D
> 
> 
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