ACF-50 atomiser spray?
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From: EuroGA.org
I've had the ACF-50 treatment done, about a year ago, and yes I am aware it comes out everywhere 
The reason I would like to buy my own kit is because getting it done is a bit of a hassle. I have to fly the plane somewhere, then (on an owner assisted basis) I spend a couple of hours unscrewing the various inspection covers, then the man goes around and sprays it (and rips off some piece of wire which he didn't see) and then I spend another couple of hours putting the covers back on, and then I have to fly back before my home airport closes.
If I could do it myself, it could be done inside 1 day, easily.
The actual spraying is really quick. Well under 1 hour to do the whole plane.
The spray device is 2-3 rods which screw into each other to get the reach, plus a nozzle at the end. Plus a B&Q-style pump-up spray thingy, IIRC.
I am a long way from Essex... well, would have to fly.
The reason I would like to buy my own kit is because getting it done is a bit of a hassle. I have to fly the plane somewhere, then (on an owner assisted basis) I spend a couple of hours unscrewing the various inspection covers, then the man goes around and sprays it (and rips off some piece of wire which he didn't see) and then I spend another couple of hours putting the covers back on, and then I have to fly back before my home airport closes.
If I could do it myself, it could be done inside 1 day, easily.
The actual spraying is really quick. Well under 1 hour to do the whole plane.
The spray device is 2-3 rods which screw into each other to get the reach, plus a nozzle at the end. Plus a B&Q-style pump-up spray thingy, IIRC.
I am a long way from Essex... well, would have to fly.
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From: ESSEX
I bought the complete outfit from Aircraft Spruce, (it was about $600) it consists of a canister that looks like a calor gas bottle, you put the ACF 50 fluid into the bottle and conect it to a compressor, it then atomises the liquid in the canister. it has a built in spray gun and lotts of different tubes, ends etc.
Your welcome do borrow it. I am based at Damyns hall (EGML) the units not there, but it can be, but the tubes are about 6 foot long so it will be dificult to get them in a plane.
The unit is full of fluid (i recently put 5 litres in) so if you want to arange it, you can fly to EGML, do it all yorself there (i can bring a compressor) then fly home.
or you can make me an offer for it?
Your call
Dave
Your welcome do borrow it. I am based at Damyns hall (EGML) the units not there, but it can be, but the tubes are about 6 foot long so it will be dificult to get them in a plane.
The unit is full of fluid (i recently put 5 litres in) so if you want to arange it, you can fly to EGML, do it all yorself there (i can bring a compressor) then fly home.
or you can make me an offer for it?
Your call
Dave
