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Title: Heater Tap Post by: DJ on July 14, 2015, 05:15:46 PM Overwhelmed with the choice of heater taps out there so I'll ask for advice on recent setup successes.
Wanting a quality tap to avoid those leaks that I recall became a pain in the arse whenever the season changed. Are the modern versions able to cope any better with just a couple of turns a year without leaking? Title: Re: Heater Tap Post by: Harv on July 14, 2015, 05:55:05 PM DJ,
I've been using the “Universal 5/8'' or 16mm Cable Operated Heater Tap” (part number HA4008) from Speedy Air Spares (41 Beatrice Street Bundaberg QLD 4670, Phone (07) 4152 7693, E-mail jeremy@speedyairspares.com.au, http://speedyairspares.com.au). The tap can be fitted either in the engine bay or under the dash and requires a bowden cable to operate. You could also operate by hand. Quite a few years of hard service now and no leaks. Still smooth to operate/ Would also recommend Speedy Air Spares - damn good to deal with and happy to mail stuff to you. Cheers, Harv Title: Re: Heater Tap Post by: JB on July 14, 2015, 05:55:05 PM I used a standard ball valve in the van... Been in it over 13 years and never leaked. I put it under the drivers seat and turned it on when it got cold.
Title: Re: Heater Tap Post by: DJ on July 14, 2015, 06:07:43 PM Thanks Harv. Have seen these advertised & liked the idea of cable so the tap can remain outside the cab. Good to hear they are trouble free.
On special too. Title: Re: Heater Tap Post by: DJ on July 14, 2015, 06:14:19 PM Thanks JB. 13 years is brilliant compared to what I recall in the 60s.
Title: Re: Heater Tap Post by: KFH on July 15, 2015, 09:02:48 PM I used an in line brass one on one of the heater hoses. It is from I think a HT or HG. It is up near and parallel to the firewall and operated with a choke type cable. Works really well and hardly noticeable. This one was found in evil bay. Just needed to do a 5 minute service by putting two O ring in it.
Keith Title: Re: Heater Tap Post by: FCRB26 on July 15, 2015, 09:45:58 PM Heres a genuine nasco one i found. ::)
Top quality stainless ball valve i remade handle send me a pm if you want one. (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/15/afd154c92393660aef29d3a543797d3b.jpg) (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/15/68254c320b15f71111a54a48da3cdd2b.jpg) Sent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk Title: Re: Heater Tap Post by: DJ on July 15, 2015, 11:10:07 PM Thanks for the info Keith & Pete.
Title: Re: Heater Tap Post by: FCRB26 on August 07, 2015, 10:06:05 AM DJ
I was going to post the stainless version but i have come up with a much better cleaner version which is a gate valve not ball type. Its brass as well and a lot cleaner looking. Please note top will be re cut and a lot cleaner eg only as the tab hole ect will be removed and it will be polished. Top secret tap as well found them out of the blue. (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/06/a833cb95c11e0f4870aab5be2930c5fb.jpg) Sent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk Title: Re: Heater Tap Post by: FCRB26 on August 07, 2015, 11:32:47 AM (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/06/581d54d1003200ba4aedd6d42629fa6e.jpg)
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/06/33bb7afeab1c6ab9166ce18673f50fef.jpg) (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/06/3f81be2f8d1d8ce1fe7fb4306f983444.jpg) Sent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk Title: Re: Heater Tap Post by: DJ on August 07, 2015, 12:38:09 PM They look great Pete.
Title: Re: Heater Tap Post by: zulu on August 07, 2015, 03:39:20 PM They look great Pete PM sent |