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* [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CK4DCG9 Hose Barb reducer 3/16" to 5/32" ID] | * [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CK4DCG9 Hose Barb reducer 3/16" to 5/32" ID] | ||
* [https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/dehydrplugs.php?clickkey=6642 Spruce Desiccant Plugs] (change desiccant to orange type before use) | * [https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/dehydrplugs.php?clickkey=6642 Spruce Desiccant Plugs] (change desiccant to orange type before use) | ||
* [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UM61G1Y 18mm die] (Plastic threads of Spruce desiccant plugs are not conformant, makes it very hard to screw into engine, this | * [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UM61G1Y 18mm die] (Plastic threads of Spruce desiccant plugs are not conformant, makes it very hard to screw into engine, this die allows fixing the threads) | ||
* [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09XWG4LW5 Toaster Oven for drying desiccant] ($30, works great on lowest temperature setting, however only 15 min timer) | * [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09XWG4LW5 Toaster Oven for drying desiccant] ($30, works great on lowest temperature setting, however only 15 min timer) | ||
Revision as of 15:35, 23 March 2023
Hints for building an engine dehydration solution
Fully automatic Dehydration
Accessories
- Hygrometer
- Container for Hygrometer
- Desiccant, white with orange indicator beads (blue desiccant is very poisonous)
- Silicone tube
- 5/16” Thru-Bulkhead Plastic Hose Barb Fittings
- Hose Barb reducer 3/16" to 5/32" ID
- Spruce Desiccant Plugs (change desiccant to orange type before use)
- 18mm die (Plastic threads of Spruce desiccant plugs are not conformant, makes it very hard to screw into engine, this die allows fixing the threads)
- Toaster Oven for drying desiccant ($30, works great on lowest temperature setting, however only 15 min timer)