mechanical pressure gauge

[dan at angband.org (Dan)]

On Fri, Jul 08, 2005 at 05:08:46AM -0400, wolfsbrg8v@bellsouth.net wrote:
> On Thu, 07 Jul 2005 18:00:10 -0400, Dan <dan@angband.org> wrote:
> 
> >Just be careful where you run the tube.  I prefer the copper tube over
> >plastic... too easy to melt the plastic, plus it gets brittle over time.
> >Make sure that you secure the tube with zip-ties every 6 to 8 inches of
> >it's run to prevent fatigue cracking from vibration.
> 
> Yeah I figured on the copper tube, but wouldn't have secured it that well.  
> Thanks!

Heh, I come from an aviation background.  I've seen firsthand the damage 
that occurs when wiring and tubing is not adequately supported... 
especially a material like copper, which work hardens as it vibrates 
overtime.

Dan

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