# Electrical and Panel **URL:** https://sonexpilots.org/c/electrical-and-panel/26.md?page=2 [Latest](https://sonexpilots.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://sonexpilots.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://sonexpilots.org/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Belite Fuel Level System](https://sonexpilots.org/t/belite-fuel-level-system/4008)
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Belite Fuel Level System Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2023 5:16 am by Skippydiesel I would like to contact any one experienced in the Belite Fuel Level System. https://www.radiantinstruments.com/prod … obe-system https://www.… --- ## [OAT Location](https://sonexpilots.org/t/oat-location/1502)
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OAT Location Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2023 10:16 pm by Nick Does anyone have an opinion of where to put the OAT bulb at. I am looking to put it on the pilot side a little forward of cockpit opening. Just for short wire run … --- ## [Turbo Boost Guage](https://sonexpilots.org/t/turbo-boost-guage/4521)
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Turbo Boost Guage Posted: Tue May 09, 2023 8:03 am by pfhoeycfi The manififold pressure reading on the MGL MX1 is too small to read during takeoff. In my case its easy to overdo it meaning I can easily exceed the 40" m… --- ## [MGL EFIS XTreme Gen 2 vs Gen 3](https://sonexpilots.org/t/mgl-efis-xtreme-gen-2-vs-gen-3/3748)
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MGL EFIS XTreme Gen 2 vs Gen 3 Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2023 3:47 pm by austexaviator Does anyone know the difference between these two generations? From what I can tell from the installation manuals it appears MGL dropped … --- ## [Garmin G5 in Sonex-A](https://sonexpilots.org/t/garmin-g5-in-sonex-a/1389)
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Garmin G5 in Sonex-A Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2023 12:58 pm by austexaviator Has anyone installed a Garmin G5 in their Sonex A Model? The G5 installation manual says up to 15% panel angle is OK, but our birds have a 30 degr… --- ## [MGL Extreme EFIS everything reads low](https://sonexpilots.org/t/mgl-extreme-efis-everything-reads-low/3747)
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MGL Extreme EFIS everything reads low Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2023 9:23 pm by rtro461 My MGL Extreme gives low reading on everything going through the RDAC. This is the Sonex Aerovee package from Sonex so everything was fr… --- ## [Charging system help](https://sonexpilots.org/t/charging-system-help/4007)
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Charging system help Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2023 5:48 pm by tps8903 I think I screwed up. I’ll start there. Any Electrical geniuses around to help me out? In an effort to get my Earth X charging better I sourced a couple… --- ## [Terra TX 760D display](https://sonexpilots.org/t/terra-tx-760d-display/3746)
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Terra TX 760D display Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2023 8:15 pm by n502pd One of my other hobbies is fixing things, and I found a nice looking Terra TX 760 radio, that has a defective display. The displays are not available any… --- ## [Alternate Transponder Mounting/Location](https://sonexpilots.org/t/alternate-transponder-mounting-location/3745)
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Alternate Transponder Mounting/Location Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2023 11:05 pm by Weatherpilot I have a KT76A that I want to install. My panel doesn’t have any room. Was going to get a Trig T22 but that price! Anyone have … --- ## [Securing Electrical Conduit](https://sonexpilots.org/t/securing-electrical-conduit/4004)
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Securing Electrical Conduit Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2023 9:16 pm by lakespookie I am piping some Tubing through my wings in order to have more servicible wiring but i am kind of trying to figure out a good way to secure th… --- ## [MGL MX1 recording file](https://sonexpilots.org/t/mgl-mx1-recording-file/3744)
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MGL MX1 recording file Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2023 1:28 pm by pfhoeycfi Does anyone know the exact procedure for creating the MGL recording file? I have the MX1 but I’m sure they are all similar. I’ve tried creating the f… --- ## [Wingtip lighting and landing lights](https://sonexpilots.org/t/wingtip-lighting-and-landing-lights/1540)
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Wingtip lighting and landing lights Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2022 11:01 pm by dbdevkc I understand that some of the options for wingtip lighting and landing lights are no longer available. I’d be interested in learning what… --- ## [Measuring com power at the antenna](https://sonexpilots.org/t/measuring-com-power-at-the-antenna/3742)
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measuring com power at the antenna Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2022 10:54 pm by n502pd Recently I had reason to check power from com radio at the antenna, which is a 'COMANT" brand comunications antenna. Since the tower report… --- ## [Voltage regulator appears to drain the battery](https://sonexpilots.org/t/voltage-regulator-appears-to-drain-the-battery/4001)
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Voltage regulator appears to drain the battery Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2022 9:37 pm by gregb46 I’ve had this turbo Aerovee Sonex for a few months. About 20 flights with no electrical problems. While troubleshooting the sec… --- ## [No EGT or CHT Readings: MGL MX1 with RDAC XF MAP](https://sonexpilots.org/t/no-egt-or-cht-readings-mgl-mx1-with-rdac-xf-map/3741)
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No EGT or CHT Readings: MGL MX1 with RDAC XF MAP Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2022 2:31 pm by pfhoeycfi HI, I have 4 EGT and 4 CHT and they all remain about 60 deg F even when the engine is running. Oil temp, oil pressure, fue… --- ## [New transponder](https://sonexpilots.org/t/new-transponder/1545)
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New transponder Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2022 3:26 pm by colliseumj Went for my first xponder certification and found out the Kt76 is good for nothing but a boat anchor. Looking for suggestions for a reasonably priced one t… --- ## [MX1 gotta go - Help me decide what to replace it with](https://sonexpilots.org/t/mx1-gotta-go-help-me-decide-what-to-replace-it-with/4523)
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MX1 gotta go - Help me decide what to replace it with. Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2022 6:30 pm by BRS I’ve been playing wack-a-mole ever since I got this sonex flying. Now that the engine is running smooth (carb swap) it’s ti… --- ## [Princeton capacitive probe, and ethanol?](https://sonexpilots.org/t/princeton-capacitive-probe-and-ethanol/1554)
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Princeton capacitive probe, and ethanol? Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2022 11:06 am by 13brv3 Greetings, I’ve used only non-ethanol fuel so far, but it would be nice to move to the much cheaper pump gas that can contain up to … --- ## [Aerovee voltage regulator and Aerovee. 14V](https://sonexpilots.org/t/aerovee-voltage-regulator-and-aerovee-14v/4005)
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Aerovee voltage regulator and Aerovee. 14V Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2022 10:27 am by waltb This is for those running a 14+volt regulator and an Earthx battery. When you measure the voltage at the battery, does it get “pulle… --- ## [ADSB-IN traffic alerts](https://sonexpilots.org/t/adsb-in-traffic-alerts/3740)
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ADSB-IN traffic alerts Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2022 9:44 am by GraemeSmith Attached is a Special Airworthiness Bulletin drawing attention to a recent mid-air in Alaska where it is believed a contributing factor was the lac… --- ## [Back Up ASI](https://sonexpilots.org/t/back-up-asi/4520)
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Back Up ASI Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2022 6:25 am by Skippydiesel Hi All, My new Sonex has an all digital panel - have been thinking - what if I have a major power failure to the panel & everything goes black ? True its an… --- ## [Earth X](https://sonexpilots.org/t/earth-x/4009)
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Earth X Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2022 8:14 am by Skippydiesel My new Sonex has come with an Earth X, Model ETX 900, battery. I have no prior experience with this new generation of battery and am hoping you will be able to a… --- ## [Anyone have the Duckworks Landing Light Instructions?](https://sonexpilots.org/t/anyone-have-the-duckworks-landing-light-instructions/1570)
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Anyone have the Duckworks Landing Light Instructions? https://sonexbuilders.net/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=6811 Page 1 of 1 Anyone have the Duckworks Landing Light Instructions? Posted: Tue May 24, 2022 8:15 pm by Spaceman … --- ## [Battery Bus - before the Battery Contactor](https://sonexpilots.org/t/battery-bus-before-the-battery-contactor/4000)
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Battery Bus - before the Battery Contactor Posted: Mon May 16, 2022 8:22 am by WilliamBatten To the collective, I’m a new builder - waiting on my kit. Thought I would begin the journey of designing my electrical syste… --- ## [Breakers in place of fuses](https://sonexpilots.org/t/breakers-in-place-of-fuses/3998)
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Breakers in place of fuses Posted: Fri May 06, 2022 7:35 am by GraemeSmith Anyone have any experience with / comments about Low Profile ATC Fuse Breakers? Like these: https://www.amazon.com/Gloaso-Manual-Pr … 64-4493… --- ## [GPS Receiver](https://sonexpilots.org/t/gps-receiver/3739)
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GPS Receiver Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2022 8:29 pm by Skippydiesel Attention Electronics Wizards; I seek your wise council. I have a Dynon SkyView display in my new Sonex - It has come to my notice that the addition of a … --- ## [Foreflight 20% price increase](https://sonexpilots.org/t/foreflight-20-price-increase/3738)
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Foreflight 20% price increase. Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2022 1:35 pm by GraemeSmith And I will be out. I’m just finishing testing the iFlyGPS app. It is a little rougher around the edges but is intuitive enough to pick up … --- ## [iLevil AP](https://sonexpilots.org/t/ilevil-ap/3737)
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iLevil AP Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2022 9:01 am by aschlem77 Anyone have one? And pros and cons? I have one sitting in the shopping cart with a nervous finger on the mouse. Re: iLevil AP Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2022 9:12 pm … --- ## [GRT 6000 Engine Monitor](https://sonexpilots.org/t/grt-6000-engine-monitor/3736)
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GRT 6000 Engine Monitor Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2022 1:52 pm by aschlem77 Will i have any issues using a six cylinder monitor with a 4 cylinder engine? Will missing data from the extra two sources cause low temp alarms? T… --- ## [What wire?](https://sonexpilots.org/t/what-wire/4519)
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What wire? Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2022 10:42 am by Tony4aro Hi All, OK… I understand about wire types, gauges, and their uses… but in pictures of the back side of a panel… I see a white wire, and from the outside it look… [Previous page](https://sonexpilots.org/c/electrical-and-panel/26.md?page=1) [Next page](https://sonexpilots.org/c/electrical-and-panel/26.md?page=3)