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[http://flic.kr/p/c31ucs Pictures here]
 
[http://flic.kr/p/c31ucs Pictures here]
  
== Mast/Trailer info ==
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== Specifications! ==
; Extended Height
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{| class="wikitable"
: 30m (100')
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!colspan="2"|Trailer/Mast Specifications
; Antenna Attachment
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|-
: Standard Socket 24mm diameter - '''Currently has a pole lodged in it'''
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|Extended Height
; Trailer Length
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|30m (100')
: 5.9m
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|-
; Trailer Width
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|Antenna Attachment
: 1.9m
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|Standard Socket 24mm diameter
; Trailer Height (with mast stowed)
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(Currently has a pole lodged in it)
: 1.8m
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|-
; Trailer Wheel Size
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|Trailer Length
: 6.70 x 15" (With innertubes) - Actually running on 185/80R15 Tyres + inner tubes
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|5.9m
; Maximum Recommended Headload
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|-
: 11.4kgs (Over 20m extension)
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|Trailer Width
: 27 kgs (Under 20m extension)
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|1.9m
; Maximum Safe Windspeed
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|-
: 16 km/h (Unguyed)
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|Trailer Height (with mast stowed)
: 96 km/h (Guyed with middle and top guyes)
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|1.8m
; Picket Radius
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|-
: 18m
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|Trailer Wheel Size
; Nett Weight (Mast + Trailer)
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|185/80R15 Tyres + innertubes
: 1,088 kgs
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|-
; Time to Extend
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|Maximum Recommended Headload
: 10 mins
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|11.4kgs (Over 20m extension)
; Time to Retract
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27 kgs (Under 20m extension)
: 6 mins
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|-
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|Maximum Safe Windspeed
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|16 km/h (Unguyed)
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96 km/h (Guyed with middle and top guys)
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|-
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|Picket Radius
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|18m
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|-
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|Nett Weight (Mast + Trailer)
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|1,088 kgs
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|-
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|Time to Extend
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|10 mins
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|-
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|Time to Retract
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|6 mins
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|-
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!colspan="2"|Engine Specifications
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|-
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|Compressor Make
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|Clark No. 2 Single Cylinder 3" Bore x 44mm Stroke
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|-
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|Engine Make
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|2hp Briggs & Stratton 4 Stroke Single Cylinder
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|}
  
== Engine/Compressor Info ==
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== Work Required ==
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(This is in some sort of vague order)
  
; Compressor Make
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* Strip existing paint and rust
: Clark No. 2 Single Cylinder 3" Bore x 44mm Stroke - '''Actually a 2 piston compressor on inspection'''
 
; Engine Make
 
: Briggs & Stratton 4 Stroke Single Cylinder 2 H.P.  - '''Actually a 4-stroke engine'''
 
  
== Interested Parties==
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* Rustproofing
* tgreer
 
* Velyks
 
* CaptainTerrible
 
* Wiggler
 
* wyan
 
* Billy
 
* samuelk
 
* [[User:Flux|Flux]] ([[User talk:Flux|talk]])
 
  
== Before Bringing to Space ==
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* Replace all seals and serviceable components
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** £165 + vat + delivery for a complete set of seals, O-rings, and grease. Need to provide measurements to Clark.
  
* <strike> Wheels - Tyres are naff. Needs 2x P205/75R15 (6.70x15) </strike>
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* Painting with a suitable exterior grade paint
* <strike> Fix wheel studs (Ordered - Wheel Nuts + Studs - £44.12)  </strike>
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* http://www.hammerite.co.uk/products/direct_to_rust_metal_paint_smooth_finish.jsp - Hackspace blue!
* Driver - Someone is lined up
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** The original colour was Caterpillar Yellow BS G88/0668. Might be nice to get it in original condition.
** The trailer is >750kg so you need a B+E license or a pre 1997 license
 
  
== After Bringing to Space ==
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* Welding/fabricating replacement parts where required, i.e. wheelarches, reflector arms
  
* Seals need replacing. £165 + vat + delivery for a complete set of seals, O-rings, and grease.
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* Service engine, pullcord needs replacing
 
 
* Stripping
 
* Rustproofing/welding
 
* Trailer electrics sorted out
 
** Replace the raising crank with a motor?
 
** Replace the petrol engine with an electric one?
 
* Pull cord for the engine
 
* Painting (http://www.hammerite.co.uk/products/direct_to_rust_metal_paint_smooth_finish.jsp - Hackspace blue!)
 
** The original colour was Caterpillar Yellow BS G88/0668. Might be nice to get it in original condition.
 
  
[[Category:Amateur Radio]]
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== Future projects ==
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* Replace raising crank with electric motor?
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* Electric start compressor engine?
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* Replace petrol engine with electric motor?

Revision as of 10:17, 13 July 2013

30m Clark trailer mast.

Pledge

Specs

Make
Clark
Model
63/100

Pictures here

Specifications!

Trailer/Mast Specifications
Extended Height 30m (100')
Antenna Attachment Standard Socket 24mm diameter

(Currently has a pole lodged in it)

Trailer Length 5.9m
Trailer Width 1.9m
Trailer Height (with mast stowed) 1.8m
Trailer Wheel Size 185/80R15 Tyres + innertubes
Maximum Recommended Headload 11.4kgs (Over 20m extension)

27 kgs (Under 20m extension)

Maximum Safe Windspeed 16 km/h (Unguyed)

96 km/h (Guyed with middle and top guys)

Picket Radius 18m
Nett Weight (Mast + Trailer) 1,088 kgs
Time to Extend 10 mins
Time to Retract 6 mins
Engine Specifications
Compressor Make Clark No. 2 Single Cylinder 3" Bore x 44mm Stroke
Engine Make 2hp Briggs & Stratton 4 Stroke Single Cylinder

Work Required

(This is in some sort of vague order)

  • Strip existing paint and rust
  • Rustproofing
  • Replace all seals and serviceable components
    • £165 + vat + delivery for a complete set of seals, O-rings, and grease. Need to provide measurements to Clark.
  • Welding/fabricating replacement parts where required, i.e. wheelarches, reflector arms
  • Service engine, pullcord needs replacing

Future projects

  • Replace raising crank with electric motor?
  • Electric start compressor engine?
  • Replace petrol engine with electric motor?