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When I first installed the galley hatch the gas springs held it up just fine. Lately though, it has started to drop down below my head. I have had to prop it up with a stick. Has anyone else had this problem? I guess I’ll just go out and by some heavier-duty gas springs.
Between my galley lights and hasp I needed a little more lift from the springs so I bought these 30# lifts:
I only put one on for now with the original 20# from CLC but I’m happy with the performance. I’ve only used them for a few months so I don’t know how they’ll hold up long term but they were cheap enough that I didn’t worry about it too much. I also have a second set now (the other original 20# and the other 30#) as replacements if needed.
-mike
(sorry–I didn’t see mike’s reply above before replying–and mike found a much better deal on the springs than I did!)
I encountered this problem earlier in the fall, when we got the first blast of cold weather. thanks to the ideal gas law, we know that the pressure of a fixed volume of gas decreases with temperature.
the gas springs that CLC provides with the TD kit have 20lb of force. I had an email exchange with Dillon at CLC who said their testing on the prototype determined that 2 20lb springs were sufficient.
I bought 2 30lb springs, and started by replacing one of the 20’s with a 30. that provided sufficient opening force in my situation, so I didn’t replace the other one.
I would recommend you try the same thing. IIRC, I bought it from amazon for a reasonable price. they are made by Attwood, and the model number you want is SL34-30-5.
the trick to removing the spring is to find the small plastic c-clip at each end of the arm. they are about 3/8″ wide. use a screwdriver to gently pry the clip outward while pulling the spring gently away from its mounting pin. when you have the clip pried out enough the spring will disconnect.
ken
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