adlertom
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- Joined
- Aug 17, 2004
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- Location
- Southern Wisconsin
- Tractor
- New Holland TC33DA hydro w/supersteer
RonMar said:I bet he has a lot of available heat from the boiler, and with the right exchanger it could have an acceptable recovery time. and I agree, the heatex, fittings and a on/off thermostatic control valve could probably be had for much less than a tank of fuel.
Thanks to all who provided good advice. I've definitely got adequate heat transfer, just looking for the best way to regulate it.
I'm looking for a simple temperature operated valve that will close at approximately 160F and open below that. I could do it with a motorized valve and aquastat, but would prefer to find a simpler, mechanical valve. One of the earlier posters eluded to something like this being available, but I haven't found it yet.
I've also read about "wax" valves, where the heat expands the enclosed wax and closes the valve, which then opens again as it cools.