Electric heater control

[Storer]

Someone on here (sorry but I can't remember who) has fitted an electric heater control instead of the cable type.

In order to keep my dash minimalist I am thinking of doing something similar so a little assistance would be useful please.


Paul

[356Speedster]

Storer said:

Someone on here (sorry but I can't remember who) has fitted an electric heater control instead of the cable type.

In order to keep my dash minimalist I am thinking of doing something similar so a little assistance would be useful please.

Paul

My heater valve is an electric servo type (see my build page)... supplied by those nice fellows from 'oop Norf

[Storer]

Hi Mark

Sorry to be a pain but I refuse to "do" Facebook (and ttter et-al) and where I live most places are "oop norf".

You will need to be a little more explicit and if necessary please pm me.


Paul

[356Speedster]

ROFL! Here you go, it's a public page, so you don't need to be a member to see the pics....

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=31456908525...

[Graham-P]

They originate from Vintage Air but you can't buy direct, found this http://www.macsradiatorshop.com/servo-heater-valve... but I understand that Auto Bionics do the same as per Marks post, pays yer money takes yer choice.....

[deadscoob]

Got the same, it's very neat.

Don't know why the factory don't offer this, it's a great, simple, much more modern alternative to that manual cable operated thing.

[drivin_me_nuts]

Can someone please explain how this is then linked in to the AC controls, in so far can yo make a more integral heating ventilation control unit? Is it LuckyP(?) that has created someting a little more visually appealing than the factory option.

Thanks.

There is so much to think about with this car before you even start.

[deadscoob]

It's a simple wiring job so it has power, connect it wherever the standard valve is, or wherever else you want to/can fit it, the knob is a potentiometer so you can stick it in between the 2 other factory controls instead of the standard pull knob.

It's very very simple to do, the instructions are nice and clear. Easy upgade imo

[356Speedster]

Agree. Just to add, all 3 of the ventilation control are independant. The heater control opens / closes the valave to let hot water into the matrix... the AC control switches on the compressor & gets the cold gasses moving.... then you still need to turn the fan control to push the hot / cold air into the cabin. Being independant, you've got quite a bit of freedom about what you do with them.

[drivin_me_nuts]

Thanks for the replies chaps. So many questions, so many thoughts. It all seemed so straight forward in my head