 | | Re: SSClagorpion - Compressor —Mark Bellis
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| | | (...) The limiting factor with the speed of the model is composed of two things: 1. The total volume of air between the valve that is switched and the cylinders that were previously supplied before the valve was switched. 2. The rate of supply of (...) (20 years ago, 22-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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| | | | | Re: SSClagorpion - Compressor —David Laswell
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| | | | | (...) Lessee, 5m tube vs. 5cm (or .05m) tube...I'd guess something approaching 100x as long? :) I'm guessing you meant to type something a little different there... Anyways, by my eye, the flex-system tube OD is roughly the same as the OD of the (...) (20 years ago, 22-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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| | | | | | | Re: SSClagorpion - Compressor —Mark Bellis
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| | | | | | (...) Yes, the 100x length difference will give a significant balloon effect. I suppose realistically 40cm to 5cm would be a fairer comparison. Set 8868 came with a 5m bundle of pneumatic tube. The use of flex tubing in sets began with sets 8837 (...) (20 years ago, 23-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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| | | | | Re: SSClagorpion - Compressor —Steve Hassenplug
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| | | | (...) This type of valve will be used to turn the power on/off (via polarity switch) for the compressor. Instead of needing an overpressure valve, the compressor will be turned off, saving batteries. I think we all agree, sometimes you really need (...) (20 years ago, 23-May-04, to lugnet.technic)
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