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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thank you.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Eric.</FONT></DIV>
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style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=js.smith@verizon.net href="mailto:js.smith@verizon.net">Scott
Smith</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=discussion@nsrca.org
href="mailto:discussion@nsrca.org">discussion@nsrca.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, June 15, 2005 6:40
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> RE: Watt Meter,</DIV>
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<P align=left><SPAN class=760123510-15062005><FONT size=2>Appears to be just
FAI. From the FAI Sporting Code:</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P align=left><FONT size=2><SPAN class=760123510-15062005>5.1.2
</SPAN>Power source limitations: Any suitable power source may be utilised
except those requiring solid propellants,<SPAN class=760123510-15062005>
</SPAN>gaseous or liquefied gaseous fuels. Electric powered model aircraft are
limited to a maximum of 42 volts for<SPAN class=760123510-15062005> </SPAN>the
propulsion circuit.</FONT></P></DIV>
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size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B>
discussion-request@nsrca.org [mailto:discussion-request@nsrca.org]<B>On
Behalf Of </B>Grow Pattern<BR><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, June 14, 2005 9:15
PM<BR><B>To:</B> discussion@nsrca.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: Watt
Meter,<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Did you all know if there is a max voltage
limit on electrics??? Is this true and if so where can I find it to read???
Is it just FAI??</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Need help finding it.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Eric.</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=ronlock@comcast.net
href="mailto:ronlock@comcast.net">ronlock@comcast.net</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=discussion@nsrca.org
href="mailto:discussion@nsrca.org">discussion@nsrca.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, June 14, 2005 3:52
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: Watt Meter, </DIV>
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<DIV>Or if you want data quick and easy, the AstroFlight Whattmeter
provides a direct readouts up to 100 amps, 60volts, 6,000 watts.
Also shows the</DIV>
<DIV>amps put in during charge. It does not have an internal
battery, it needs at least 4 volts from the battery under
test/charge.</DIV>
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<DIV>Later, Ron Lockhart</DIV>
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Original message -------------- <BR><BR>> <BR>> <BR>> On Jun
14, 2005, at 2:13 PM, Jim_Woodward@beaerospace.com wrote: <BR>>
<BR>> <BR>> <EXCERPT><SMALLER>I'm wondering what the sources are
for a good watt <BR>> meter (for Hacker C50 14 XL setup), and an
inexpensive IR temp gun <BR>> are.</SMALLER> <BR>> <BR>>
</EXCERPT><BR>> <BR>> Let's see: amps times volts equals watts for
DC circuits. So, if you <BR>> know the source voltage (with a
voltmeter) and the current (using an <BR>> ammeter), you can
determine watts. I use a digital voltmeter and a <BR>> Sears
Craftsman 82062 DC/AC clamp meter for the respective <BR>>
measurements. I don't know what the upper limit is for the Sears
<BR>> clamp meter, but I have used it to measure about 50 amps. It
appears <BR>> to be very accurate (compared with sophisticated bench
measurement <BR>> devices) and costs less than $49.95 (occasionally
$39.95 on sale). <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> Ron Van Putte <BR>>
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