

| Subject: | Re: Front heater never shuts off |
| From: | Richard Koerner |
| Date: | Sat, 25 May 2024 17:40:16 +0000 |
Yes, I am using Amazon "motorized" valves. Purpose was to turn on hot coolant through homemade copper coils into a 5 gallon aluminum stock pot under rear seat---to heat up water for hot shower setup. I chose the motorized valve with a Spring Return; this means you apply voltage, motor turns on, opens valve; when you shut off voltage, the Spring Return automatically closes valve. I rigged up an old Rocker Switch (rear window defroster) into vacant bay on Instrument Cluster. I even rigged up a BBQ thermometer into tank, and it beeps when at 122 F...I simply turn off rocker, valve closes, and after setup at campsite after a long drive I am good to go for a nice hot shower. Works every time for the last 5 years. (I used to stop, run back to rear seat, shut off valve; electric motorized valve works way easier, makes me feel like a Rocket Scientist).
On Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 05:23:10 AM PDT, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
If one want s to be really creative consider an electric solenoid valve to control coolant flow. Amazon ahs a number of 12 volt valves available at reasonable cost. This even allows for some automation. Add a thermostat switch. Consider for the rear heater. Turn off the flow to the rear heater until the return from the front is warm? Oh the options.
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