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rocketman1988 11-06-2018 05:12 AM

Printer
 
You won?t be disappointed with that printer. I have had one for awhile and love it. I went with black type on yellow tubing for visibility...

Walt 11-06-2018 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Av8torTom (Post 1300555)
Thanks for all your input. I bought a Dymo LabelManager 160 for 20 bucks on Amazon, and 1/4? heat shrink label tubes. I was concerned that the 1/4? tubes would be too big for 20 gauge wire but it works perfectly.


Not trying to be critical here, but I would suggest you look at a better quality switch that is not riveted and switch to AMP PIDG terminals.

GatorJim 11-06-2018 06:22 AM

Switch recommendations?

Walt 11-06-2018 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by GatorJim (Post 1300648)
Switch recommendations?

I use Honeywell TL series exclusively.

Av8torTom 11-06-2018 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Walt (Post 1300639)
Not trying to be critical here, but I would suggest you look at a better quality switch that is not riveted and switch to AMP PIDG terminals.

Thanks Walt - I'm always open for direction. I got the switches from SteinAir.
I'll look into the AMP PIDG terminals

Mark33 11-06-2018 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by GatorJim (Post 1300648)
Switch recommendations?

What Walt said. The TL switches are little bit expensive, but I think they?re the best money can buy.

Mark

Mark33 11-06-2018 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by RWoodard (Post 1300610)
Thanks!

K-sun is the brand I found that seemed quite expensive. Any advice on a reasonably priced source? Or am I going to have to find the pry bar for my wallet again? :-)

I?m just airline pilot cheap!

UPDATE in the middle of the night...

I ordered the Epson LW-PX900. It prints at 360dpi and accepts shrink tube cartridges ranging from 1/8? to 1?. I found the best price at an online place called Image Supply. I ordered 1/8, 3/16, and 3/8? black on white tubing. My thought was 22/24 gauge wire, multi-wire shielded, and RG400 in selecting the shrinktube sizes. I?ll report back with pics and a PIREP.

The total for my order was right around $375. OCD costs money! Gots to have a tidy wiring harness. Pahan would be proud... right Pahan?

I looked that printer up on line and it looks like the price varies from about $275-375. I?m assuming that you bought the entire ?kit? for $375? Did you feel like you needed everything in the kit to be able to do the job? I?ve also been shopping around for a printer and really didn?t know which one to go with, so this is good information.

Mark

rocketman1988 11-06-2018 09:15 AM

check out...
 
Check out Hawklabeling.com...

They have been wonderful to work with...

RWoodard 11-06-2018 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark33 (Post 1300693)
I looked that printer up on line and it looks like the price varies from about $275-375. I?m assuming that you bought the entire ?kit? for $375? Did you feel like you needed everything in the kit to be able to do the job? I?ve also been shopping around for a printer and really didn?t know which one to go with, so this is good information.

Mark

I didn?t order the whole kit. The printer itself was $289 and each of the 3 heatshrink cassettes was about $32. They then gave me a $10 discount and free shipping.

The $100 kit comes with an overpriced hard case, a rechargeable battery and an AC adapter. I?m pretty sure I?ve got a compatible AC adapter in one of my junk drawers and I can buy a pluck-the-foam case for <$20.

Now that I?ve gathered a bunch of electrical tools, I need to start drawing my wiring diagrams. I?ve done a fair bit of wiring in the past, but I gotta admit, the G3x system has me plenty intimidated. One wire at a time, I guess! Challenge accepted.

JonJay 11-06-2018 02:41 PM

Talk to Stien before you throw away your switches. He may have a different opinion and has probably installed and serviced more switches than much of VAF combined. He isn't known for selling junk.

If you want to compare specs, certifications, operating environment, etc.... probably need to start a new post.


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