Heater control tap - simple solution

[millerman]

Installation of heater control tap inside the car, good or bad idea??

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[svenedin]

Assuming you have the “push heater” control type valve fitted (I can see the control in your photo but perhaps it is not connected at the cylinder head end) then I can’t see why you would need another control. The push heater knob isn’t just on/off. I use it to regulate the water flow and hence the heat too.

[geoberni]

As with Stephen, I have to ask 'Why?'

[panky]

If, like me, you're fed up with the cable operated valves leaking so having to revert to fitting a brass tap on the engine then I think this is a great idea. I like it

[svenedin]

If, like me, you're fed up with the cable operated valves leaking so having to revert to fitting a brass tap on the engine then I think this is a great idea. I like it

I believe there was a bad batch of cable operated valves. I had one explode quite spectacularly. ESM assure me the new ones are much better.

Stephen

[simmitc]

The cable operated ones, even "good" ones, have never been that great; so I think that this is a good alternative. The only downside is that both the original and new valves MY FAVOURITE CAR IS A DATSUN CHERRY off circulation to the rear of the head. The ideal is a diverter valve that passes hot water to either the heater or the return to the radiator. See viewtopic.php?p=677132#p677132

[geoberni]

The cable operated ones, even "good" ones, have never been that great; so I think that this is a good alternative. The only downside is that both the original and new valves MY FAVOURITE CAR IS A DATSUN CHERRY off circulation to the rear of the head. The ideal is a diverter valve that passes hot water to either the heater or the return to the radiator. See viewtopic.php?p=677132#p677132

Looks like our Moderator doesn't know all the Swearing settings, or else there's a problem with the board

[svenedin]

The cable operated ones, even "good" ones, have never been that great; so I think that this is a good alternative. The only downside is that both the original and new valves MY FAVOURITE CAR IS A DATSUN CHERRY off circulation to the rear of the head. The ideal is a diverter valve that passes hot water to either the heater or the return to the radiator. See viewtopic.php?p=677132#p677132

Looks like our Moderator doesn't know all the Swearing settings, or else there's a problem with the board

I think he made a typo of the word “shut”

[simmitc]

Indeed, having the U and the I next to each other when using a small screen keyboard can be a bit of a problem Be thankful we're not discussing a film such as "Hot Shots".
I could edit the post, but hey, if leaving it as it is gives a laugh or two, then surely that makes the world a better place.

[King Kenny]

I fitted a brass tap after going through several cable valves. I think this is a wonderful solution. You do not need to stop the car and pop the bonnet if it gets cold.

[kevin s]

When I had a Series 2 Landrover I went all sophisticated and had a heating gate valve under the dash inside the vehicle, worked a treat for years.

[geoberni]

Indeed, having the U and the I next to each other when using a small screen keyboard can be a bit of a problem Be thankful we're not discussing a film such as "Hot Shots".
I could edit the post, but hey, if leaving it as it is gives a laugh or two, then surely that makes the world a better place.

[millerman]

Thanks for your comments

I have to ask 'Why?' New heater tap was required and I thought this was a nice low-tech idea and no leaks so far! I must admit the jubilee clips look a bit cumbersome. I have still got the brass tap on the cylinder head due to the original valve not controlling the water flow
The push heater knob isn’t just on/off. I use it to regulate the water flow and hence the heat too. This can still be done although controlling with the push control wasn't that precise!