Solar Panels
May 14, 2017, 5:01 pm
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Solar Panels
Hi All
I am sitting in Birdcage in Chch watching planes! Can anyone tell me why the ramps and Fastbag trolleys have solar panels attached to them please?
May 15, 2017, 2:17 am
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pneumatic brakes - presumed electricity somewhere in the circuit
May 16, 2017, 2:42 pm
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They have purplish LED lights for nighttime, inside the baggage compartment. Saw last night.
May 18, 2017, 12:12 pm
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Thanks guys. Isn't it funny what one thinks of at airports?
May 19, 2017, 2:19 pm
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There is also one on the side of the cattle ramps they us to power the fairy lights leading up the ramp.
May 22, 2017, 11:56 pm
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Im back in the birdcage (6pm) and can see the lights! Thanks everyone for solving a puzzle.
May 24, 2017, 1:36 am
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Originally Posted by
Markhm
Im back in the birdcage (6pm) and can see the lights! Thanks everyone for solving a puzzle.
Glad you've finally seen the light.
May 24, 2017, 5:47 am
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Originally Posted by
robbau
Glad you've finally seen the light.
Yes, it's very illuminating.
