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 Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 11:25 am Post subject: Nav and strobe lights |
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Just a heads up; I have two airplanes with Whelen systems One has used the strobes at most 520 hours; the power supply has failed. My call to Whelen was not satisfying. They indicated that I should just buy a new power supply (at)$400. I have opened the box and if I can find the replacements for the two capacitors, I expect to fix it; however for new builders that have a choice I recommend the new Vans alternative. The new AeroLED system is warranted for 50,000 hours. For your RV10 , the cost will be about $1200 but when you consider $400 power supplies, $75 strobe cubes, and $20 light bulbs. The breakeven point versus the $900 Whelen system is not far away. Finally it is install, test and forget.
If I an unable to fix the power supply I plan to junk the Whelen system for an LED system.
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| Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:25 pm Post subject: Nav and strobe lights |
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I put this system on my -10:
http://www.strobesnmore.com/whelen-competitor-series-strobe-systems.html
I used the tail strobe/light from Vans and two of the four tubes from the kit. It fires the tail strobe just fine. No radio noise. 500+ hours so far. If it fails, I'd get a new one for a lot less than the aviation version.
Dave Saylor
AirCrafters LLC
140 Aviation Way
Watsonville, CA 95076
831-722-9141 Shop
831-750-0284 Cell
On Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 10:57 AM, David McNeill <dlm46007(at)cox.net (dlm46007(at)cox.net)> wrote:
[quote] Just a heads up; I have two airplanes with Whelen systems One has used the strobes at most 520 hours; the power supply has failed. My call to Whelen was not satisfying. They indicated that I should just buy a new power supply (at)$400. I have opened the box and if I can find the replacements for the two capacitors, I expect to fix it; however for new builders that have a choice I recommend the new Vans alternative. The new AeroLED system is warranted for 50,000 hours. For your RV10 , the cost will be about $1200 but when you consider $400 power supplies, $75 strobe cubes, and $20 light bulbs. The breakeven point versus the $900 Whelen system is not far away. Finally it is install, test and forget.
If I an unable to fix the power supply I plan to junk the Whelen system for an LED system.
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| Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:29 pm Post subject: Nav and strobe lights |
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David;
I just sent off my power supply this week for evaluation. Trying to do
the same math on the break over point. If my power supply is shot, I do
plan to go to LED's. On the led system from Vans, are the position
lights part of the system? It is not real clear from the website.
Dr Fred.
"Nite stealth rider"
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| Quote: | Just a heads up; I have two airplanes with Whelen systems One has used
the strobes at most 520 hours; the power supply has failed. My call to
Whelen was not satisfying. They indicated that I should just buy a new
power supply (at)$400. I have opened the box and if I can find the
replacements for the two capacitors, I expect to fix it; however for
new builders that have a choice I recommend the new Vans alternative.
The new AeroLED system is warranted for 50,000 hours. For your RV10 ,
the cost will be about $1200 but when you consider $400 power
supplies, $75 strobe cubes, and $20 light bulbs. The breakeven point
versus the $900 Whelen system is not far away. Finally it is install,
test and forget.
If I an unable to fix the power supply I plan to junk the Whelen
system for an LED system.
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rleffler
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| Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:46 pm Post subject: Nav and strobe lights |
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You can get the AeroLEDs through Van's and they are a little less expensive
too for the complete package. The AeroLEDs NS90 include the strobe and the
position light.
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jdriggs49(at)msn.com
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| Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 2:21 pm Post subject: Nav and strobe lights |
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Check out Kuntzelman Electronics C Inc. They advertise in the EAA magazines. They have solid state (LED) position lights and strobes for a lot less than Whelen. Web site is www.kestrobes.com I believe. Dan
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Subject: RE: Nav and strobe lights
Date: Thu C 19 Nov 2009 16:48:39 -0500
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You can get the AeroLEDs through Van's and they are a little less expensive
too for the complete package. The AeroLEDs NS90 include the strobe and the
position light.
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chuck(at)chuckdirect.com
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| Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 2:22 pm Post subject: Nav and strobe lights |
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On the other hand, I just sent my Whelen in and received it back from Whelen when it stopped working. They ran it for two hours and sent it back at no charge. Said it must be my wiring --- it was … bad connection. First time I’ve had any problems with a Whelen in two or three airplanes and it was my fault, not theirs.
Chuck
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Just a heads up; I have two airplanes with Whelen systems One has used the strobes at most 520 hours; the power supply has failed. My call to Whelen was not satisfying. They indicated that I should just buy a new power supply (at)$400. I have opened the box and if I can find the replacements for the two capacitors, I expect to fix it; however for new builders that have a choice I recommend the new Vans alternative. The new AeroLED system is warranted for 50,000 hours. For your RV10 , the cost will be about $1200 but when you consider $400 power supplies, $75 strobe cubes, and $20 light bulbs. The breakeven point versus the $900 Whelen system is not far away. Finally it is install, test and forget.
If I an unable to fix the power supply I plan to junk the Whelen system for an LED system.
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| Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:07 pm Post subject: Re: Nav and strobe lights |
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I just installed the AeroLEDs
in addition to the LED pos lights that I had installed before.
Mike
pics on www.wellenzohn.net
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| Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:14 pm Post subject: Re: Nav and strobe lights |
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I just installed the AeroLEDs
in addition to the LED pos lights that I had installed before.
Mike
pics on www.wellenzohn.net
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| Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:28 pm Post subject: Nav and strobe lights |
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I’d second Dave’s comment and add that the unit I purchased from this site has the same footprint for mounting hole locations as the whelen unit so it fits the strobe bracket van’s sells w/o modification. http://www.strobesnmore.com/nova-x-pak-strobe-power-supplies.html. $129 is a bunch cheaper than 400.
-Ben Westfall
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dave Saylor
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 12:28 PM
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Subject: Re: Nav and strobe lights
I put this system on my -10:
http://www.strobesnmore.com/whelen-competitor-series-strobe-systems.html
I used the tail strobe/light from Vans and two of the four tubes from the kit. It fires the tail strobe just fine. No radio noise. 500+ hours so far. If it fails, I'd get a new one for a lot less than the aviation version.
Dave Saylor
AirCrafters LLC
140 Aviation Way
Watsonville, CA 95076
831-722-9141 Shop
831-750-0284 Cell
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| Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:38 pm Post subject: Nav and strobe lights |
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Do the AeroLEDs have the same footprint that the Whelen they replaced?
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| Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:58 pm Post subject: Nav and strobe lights |
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I found the info; will discuss RFI issues with them tomorrow. When my Whelen power began to fail I got static in the SL30 that I was unable to suppress with squelch. After complete failure static was gone.
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Ben Westfall
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 4:26 PM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: RE: Nav and strobe lights
I’d second Dave’s comment and add that the unit I purchased from this site has the same footprint for mounting hole locations as the whelen unit so it fits the strobe bracket van’s sells w/o modification. http://www.strobesnmore.com/nova-x-pak-strobe-power-supplies.html. $129 is a bunch cheaper than 400.
-Ben Westfall
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dave Saylor
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 12:28 PM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: Nav and strobe lights
I put this system on my -10:
http://www.strobesnmore.com/whelen-competitor-series-strobe-systems.html
I used the tail strobe/light from Vans and two of the four tubes from the kit. It fires the tail strobe just fine. No radio noise. 500+ hours so far. If it fails, I'd get a new one for a lot less than the aviation version.
Dave Saylor
AirCrafters LLC
140 Aviation Way
Watsonville, CA 95076
831-722-9141 Shop
831-750-0284 Cell
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