Heater valve sensor placement - Page 2

Andrew (UK) · Nov 20th, 2005, 21:42

Hi Mike,
I've got the heater apart and there is no sign of the end of the tube at all. I think some previous owner has had it apart and must have removed the end then. I guess they cut the sensor tube to save having to remove the valve at the same time as the heater housing. Wrapping the tube around the pipe will max out the thermostatic adjustment leaving you with controlling the temperature purely by the control lever. I don't actually think the thermostatic control is that effective anyway, so I doubt it makes much difference practically.
All the best,
Andrew

mike gilbert · Nov 21st, 2005, 19:37

Well I guess it can't be if I've been doing it wrong all this time and not even noticed. I think its more important to make sure the cable from the heater control lever actually moves the thermostat lever over its full range of motion - most dont.
Mike

classicswede · Nov 21st, 2005, 22:23

Chances are if the tube was cut off it may have droped out the bottom of the heater.

Dai

Nov 20th, 2005, 21:42	#11
Andrew (UK) VOC Member Last Online: Dec 3rd, 2021 08:39 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Sutton, near Ely	RE: Heater valve sensor placement Hi Mike, I've got the heater apart and there is no sign of the end of the tube at all. I think some previous owner has had it apart and must have removed the end then. I guess they cut the sensor tube to save having to remove the valve at the same time as the heater housing. Wrapping the tube around the pipe will max out the thermostatic adjustment leaving you with controlling the temperature purely by the control lever. I don't actually think the thermostatic control is that effective anyway, so I doubt it makes much difference practically. All the best, Andrew

Nov 21st, 2005, 19:37	#12
mike gilbert Master Member Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2024 13:52 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Peterborough View Photos By: mike gilbert	RE: Heater valve sensor placement Well I guess it can't be if I've been doing it wrong all this time and not even noticed. I think its more important to make sure the cable from the heater control lever actually moves the thermostat lever over its full range of motion - most dont. Mike

Nov 21st, 2005, 22:23	#13
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 20:06 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	RE: Heater valve sensor placement Chances are if the tube was cut off it may have droped out the bottom of the heater. Dai __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

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