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« on: July 14, 2015, 05:15:46 PM »
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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?
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« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2015, 05:55:05 PM »
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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.

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« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2015, 05:55:05 PM »
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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.
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« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2015, 06:07:43 PM »
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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.
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« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2015, 06:14:19 PM »
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Thanks JB. 13 years is brilliant compared to what I recall in the 60s.
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« Reply #5 on: July 15, 2015, 09:02:48 PM »
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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.

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« Reply #6 on: July 15, 2015, 09:45:58 PM »
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Heres a genuine nasco one i found. Roll Eyes

Top quality stainless ball valve i remade handle send me a pm if you want one.



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« Reply #7 on: July 15, 2015, 11:10:07 PM »
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Thanks for the info Keith & Pete.
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« Reply #8 on: August 07, 2015, 10:06:05 AM »
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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.


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« Reply #9 on: August 07, 2015, 11:32:47 AM »
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« Reply #10 on: August 07, 2015, 12:38:09 PM »
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They look great Pete.
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« Reply #11 on: August 07, 2015, 03:39:20 PM »
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They look great Pete PM sent
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