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Old 01-19-2017, 12:29 PM
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This Piper jump plug is a Cole Hersee part. It can be found at any NAPA autoparts store.

Part number 11041 socket and 11042 is the plug. They are both too heavy to use on an RV for what they do.... You might look at welding machine taper lock lead connectors. They can be mounted flush with the skin. Miller used them on their small stick machines.
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Old 01-19-2017, 06:38 PM
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Hi Charles,

How do you intend to use the plug:

1) hook up a "topping off" type battery charger like a Battery Minder?

2) Jump start the airplane if the battery is discharged?

3) Hook up a charger to fully recharge the battery?
Maybe all or any of the above.
I just kind of had one of these laying around the shop and thought I would use it if I could figure out a good place to put it.
I have seen a jump plug save the day for quite a few people over the years when they left the master on or something. Most fobs have a Piper type plug on their jump cart. The problem with jumper cables as suggested above is that they can blow off when the engine starts and cause all sorts of nasty problems when they short out not to mention flogging around and beating up your plane.
The reason I am building my own plane is so I can set it up the way I want it. Some of those ways are not the way others want their plane. That's ok with me.
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Old 01-23-2017, 11:59 AM
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Hi Charles,

I have the Cole Hersey parts as well and am considering installing it for battery top off - though I'd have it inside my baggage compartment.

I've studied the "GroundPower" article quite a bit to understand the instructions for installing the threaded toilet seat bolt. I think I understand it - basically:

1) reduce the size of the flat heat until it just fits in the back end of the receptacle.

2) Grind down most of the back end of the receptacle

3) Push the bolt head into what's left and fill it with solder.

I spent a lot of time looking about for how the unit is supposed to be installed as is - without modification. Can't find anything.

I'm also considering these:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They would be lighter, flatter, not require any modification and the holes you see in the middle of them go all the way through so you could use those to mount one of them. Though again I'm installing this in the baggage compartment.

Let us know what you decided upon and how you're going to do it. This is a common project and the more ideas and solutions that are out there the better.
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Old 01-23-2017, 12:37 PM
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Maybe all or any of the above.
I just kind of had one of these laying around the shop and thought I would use it if I could figure out a good place to put it.
I have seen a jump plug save the day for quite a few people over the years when they left the master on or something. Most fobs have a Piper type plug on their jump cart. The problem with jumper cables as suggested above is that they can blow off when the engine starts and cause all sorts of nasty problems when they short out not to mention flogging around and beating up your plane.
The reason I am building my own plane is so I can set it up the way I want it. Some of those ways are not the way others want their plane. That's ok with me.
Yeh! Ya'll behave.
To make you feel better, Charles, I'm putting a Cessna plug in my 14.....
to guarantee I never have a dead battery.
It worked for 16 yrs with my 182 , so far!😃
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Old 01-23-2017, 06:56 PM
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I have used a Lithium ion Booster Battery (Allstart Boost Max 560) to jump my RV-8 from the pilot's seat.
I just connect the jumper clamps to the power stud of my Emergency Bus fuse panel and a convenient large bolt for ground.
These new booster batteries have many uses in the air and on the ground.
Correction: The power receptacle I removed was the 3 prong AN style, it was heavy.
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Old 01-23-2017, 07:06 PM
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Hi Charles,

I have the Cole Hersey parts as well and am considering installing it for battery top off - though I'd have it inside my baggage compartment.

I've studied the "GroundPower" article quite a bit to understand the instructions for installing the threaded toilet seat bolt. I think I understand it - basically:

1) reduce the size of the flat heat until it just fits in the back end of the receptacle.

2) Grind down most of the back end of the receptacle

3) Push the bolt head into what's left and fill it with solder.

I spent a lot of time looking about for how the unit is supposed to be installed as is - without modification. Can't find anything.

I'm also considering these:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They would be lighter, flatter, not require any modification and the holes you see in the middle of them go all the way through so you could use those to mount one of them. Though again I'm installing this in the baggage compartment.

Let us know what you decided upon and how you're going to do it. This is a common project and the more ideas and solutions that are out there the better.
What is the "Ground Power" article?
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Old 01-23-2017, 07:32 PM
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I use a little Black and Decker battery maintainer like this.



The pigtail is mounted by the oil filler door with an adel clamp.

When I take a trip, I toss the thing in my tool bag, just in case I leave the master on or it is really cold. In charge mode, it will top off the battery fairly quickly.

If you put in the jumper plug, like you have, you need to install heavy. This means it is best to install it close to your battery.
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Old 01-24-2017, 06:11 AM
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What is the "Ground Power" article?
Hi Charles,

Sorry I should have given the link:

http://lancair.net/lists/lml/Message...%20Article.pdf
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Old 03-07-2017, 06:20 PM
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Posting a follow-up here. Ordered the Piper-style plug and socket from Spruce. Now that it's here, I can sympathize with some of the comments made above. For reference, the following weights apply to these devices:

Piper-Style Receptacle - 9.7 ounces
Piper-Style Plug - 10.1 ounces
TOTAL MATED WEIGHT = 19.7 ounces
Then add the wire you would have attached to the plug so you could effectively use it as a booster/jumper when away from home. Pretty easy to get to 2lbs total weight, and more.
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Old 03-07-2017, 06:57 PM
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Posting a follow-up here. Ordered the Piper-style plug and socket from Spruce. Now that it's here, I can sympathize with some of the comments made above. For reference, the following weights apply to these devices:

Piper-Style Receptacle - 9.7 ounces
Piper-Style Plug - 10.1 ounces
TOTAL MATED WEIGHT = 19.7 ounces
Then add the wire you would have attached to the plug so you could effectively use it as a booster/jumper when away from home. Pretty easy to get to 2lbs total weight, and more.
I sure would like to know how the hot lead is supposed to be attached to the receptacle
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