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Old 12-18-2014, 12:50 PM
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Default 3/16 to 1/4 quick coupling
The metal pitot and AOA tubes on the Garmin GSA26 are 3/16 OD and the tubing to the instruments are 1/4". How did you connect the two? So far I could not find a quick connect that changes size.
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Old 12-18-2014, 01:03 PM
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Stein has them thats were I got mine
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Old 12-18-2014, 03:01 PM
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Lowes hardware store, aviation fittings department...
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Old 12-18-2014, 03:40 PM
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McMaster-Carr has them also.
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Old 12-18-2014, 05:35 PM
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Stein has them thats were I got mine
Cannot find it on their website. I will call them. 1/4" to 1/4 only ones I can see.
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Old 12-18-2014, 05:36 PM
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Lowes hardware store, aviation fittings department...
I spent a lot of time in the store looking for them. Could not find the 3/16" to 1/4" transition. But I will look again.
Thanks. You give me hope!!
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Old 12-18-2014, 07:20 PM
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I ordered mine from SteinAir when I ordered the pitot.
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Old 12-18-2014, 08:26 PM
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I remember trying to solve the same problem in the same place.
I think the 3/16 aluminum tube fits inside the 1/4" Nylon tube, pretty tight actually.
A piece of glue lined shrink hose will seal the deal air tight.
It is as good as any fitting and will last as long as a fitting.
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