Excessive cabin heat at feet and under instrument panel - Need recommendations - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T13:54:47Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/excessive-cabin-heat-at-feet-and-under-instrument-panel-need?commentId=2606393%3AComment%3A453632&feed=yes&xn_auth=noJim, if you want to look a a…tag:zenith.aero,2015-09-10:2606393:Comment:4536322015-09-10T19:31:54.284ZWalt Snyderhttps://zenith.aero/profile/WaltSnyder189
<p>Jim, if you want to look a a piece of something from AS, let me know, I'll send you one. Need part #.</p>
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<p>Walt Snyder</p>
<p>Jim, if you want to look a a piece of something from AS, let me know, I'll send you one. Need part #.</p>
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<p>Walt Snyder</p> Try Hi-Tech Foams out of Nebr…tag:zenith.aero,2015-09-10:2606393:Comment:4536652015-09-10T15:27:38.506ZDon Herbelhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DonHerbel
<p>Try Hi-Tech Foams out of Nebraska. I used their self-adhesive foam that has a metal foil surface and installed it on the inside (cabin side of the firewall). You have to call them as their website does not have a catalog. You get a big piece (I think 24" x 48") for $90.</p>
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<p>Try Hi-Tech Foams out of Nebraska. I used their self-adhesive foam that has a metal foil surface and installed it on the inside (cabin side of the firewall). You have to call them as their website does not have a catalog. You get a big piece (I think 24" x 48") for $90.</p>
<p>CH701 N848DH</p> What's generating the heat? …tag:zenith.aero,2015-09-10:2606393:Comment:4535222015-09-10T15:05:03.500ZMark Maltaishttps://zenith.aero/profile/MarkMaltais
<p>What's generating the heat? I have an O-235 4" from the firewall and don't have heat issues like you describe... I haven't insulated my firewall yet either. </p>
<p>Best bet would be to blanket the firewall. Do you have any exhaust vents in the panel top? I put two holes with flanges in them that I can later attach a scat tube too so I can defrost my windshield but I noticed just having those holes in there lets quite a bit of heat out on their own. If I had too, I could attach small…</p>
<p>What's generating the heat? I have an O-235 4" from the firewall and don't have heat issues like you describe... I haven't insulated my firewall yet either. </p>
<p>Best bet would be to blanket the firewall. Do you have any exhaust vents in the panel top? I put two holes with flanges in them that I can later attach a scat tube too so I can defrost my windshield but I noticed just having those holes in there lets quite a bit of heat out on their own. If I had too, I could attach small fans to them as well which would really pump out the heat, but so far I've had no need.</p>
<p>I've seen some guys add a small screen to the side of the fuselage with a small intake shape on the outside to direct air where you want it. Most have a small cover that can rotate so it can be turned off or directed where you want it. Not hard to do and simple, especially if you can reach it by hand. Looks somewhat like the door vents in the 750 but made of metal. Think I had a picture of a setup like that, I'll see if I can find it when I get home and post it...</p>