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Re: How much force is on a bungee for a Leidy Hatc
By:Shawn Baker
Date: 5/2/2001, 6:56 pm
In Response To: How much force is on a bungee for a Leidy Hatch (Andreas Albat)

Hello Andreas,

I would guess somewhere between 5 and 10 lbs. per bungie, depending on the size bungie you choose, and how tightly you tie them.

Shawn

: I am trying to figure out a proper seal for my hatches. I am planning four
: bungees pulling each hatch down (one for each corner). To get a really
: nice flush hatch, I need to ensure that I have proper compression of the
: seal so that the hatch will sit on the lip. Based on the force I can
: measure the deflection of a sample.

: Any suggestions are welcome.

: Andreas

Messages In This Thread

How much force is on a bungee for a Leidy Hatch
Andreas Albat -- 5/2/2001, 5:45 pm
Thanks *NM*
Andreas Albat -- 5/3/2001, 6:39 pm
Re: does it make any difference ?
Erez -- 5/3/2001, 3:28 pm
Re: How much force is on a bungee for a Leidy Hatc
Shawn Baker -- 5/2/2001, 6:56 pm
Re: That sounds like a good range *NM*
Ross Leidy -- 5/3/2001, 11:29 am