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Old 04-05-2011, 01:09 PM
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Talking Hobbs meter question?

can a new unit be adjusted or tweaked to match an old unit. Mel were are you?
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Old 04-05-2011, 02:02 PM
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Yes Turbo: Hook it up to 12v and wait for the specified number of hours which, in your case, is around 160+ days Rosie

PS: Will be in your area enroute to the Bahamas on Memorial Day weekend... see you then!
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Old 04-05-2011, 02:19 PM
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It was interesting (to me anyway) that the Dynon Hobbs Meter can be set to what ever you want.
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Old 04-05-2011, 02:27 PM
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It was interesting (to me anyway) that the Dynon Hobbs Meter can be set to what ever you want.
Why was this interesting? There are several use cases where this makes perfect sense.
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Old 04-05-2011, 02:53 PM
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Default adjustable Hobbs

There is also a use case where it is entirely inappropriate. Like being able to set the odometer back on your car.
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Old 04-05-2011, 03:55 PM
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Yes Turbo: Hook it up to 12v and wait for the specified number of hours which, in your case, is around 160+ days Rosie

PS: Will be in your area enroute to the Bahamas on Memorial Day weekend... see you then!
rosie, thats like almost 6 months. maybe 24 volts would speed that up to 3 months.
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Old 04-05-2011, 04:02 PM
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Heck with that. Just plug it into the wall. Git R done!!
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Old 04-05-2011, 04:07 PM
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Technically shouldn't the log books contain a trend of information and hours accumulated...?
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