Viking Heater control valve? - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T15:20:54Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/viking-heater-control-valve?commentId=2606393%3AComment%3A614900&feed=yes&xn_auth=noLeave it outtag:zenith.aero,2018-02-21:2606393:Comment:6149912018-02-21T04:06:39.698ZJan Eggenfellnerhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JanEggenfellner
<p>Leave it out</p>
<p>Leave it out</p> Please do not buy the plastic…tag:zenith.aero,2018-02-21:2606393:Comment:6149882018-02-21T03:55:40.390ZRandy Boykinhttps://zenith.aero/profile/RandyBoykin
<p>Please do not buy the plastic one. I did and within a year it broke so I got another and it did the same. I found a brass one on eBay at <a class="mbg-id" href="https://www.ebay.com/usr/www.obsoleteair">www.obsoleteair</a>. 5/8 car heater valve tap universal type hot rod cable type inline Type this in and it should come up with a variety of them. Look for a brass one on the internet. Please.</p>
<p>Please do not buy the plastic one. I did and within a year it broke so I got another and it did the same. I found a brass one on eBay at <a class="mbg-id" href="https://www.ebay.com/usr/www.obsoleteair">www.obsoleteair</a>. 5/8 car heater valve tap universal type hot rod cable type inline Type this in and it should come up with a variety of them. Look for a brass one on the internet. Please.</p> It is a loop off the coolant.…tag:zenith.aero,2018-02-20:2606393:Comment:6149172018-02-20T18:18:20.656ZDean Smithhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DeanSmith
<p>It is a loop off the coolant. It can help cool the engine when open. If not installed it would be plugged . It doesn't hurt the engine flow either way. It is the same way a car heater works.</p>
<p>It is a loop off the coolant. It can help cool the engine when open. If not installed it would be plugged . It doesn't hurt the engine flow either way. It is the same way a car heater works.</p> Isn't the heater part of the…tag:zenith.aero,2018-02-20:2606393:Comment:6147142018-02-20T17:53:56.351ZJason Fishhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JasonFish
<p>Isn't the heater part of the engine cooling system loop? Shutting the valve would stop the flow of coolant, no? Or is it on a separate branch?</p>
<p>Isn't the heater part of the engine cooling system loop? Shutting the valve would stop the flow of coolant, no? Or is it on a separate branch?</p> I went with a shut off valve…tag:zenith.aero,2018-02-20:2606393:Comment:6149002018-02-20T09:56:10.453ZDean Smithhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DeanSmith
<p>I went with a shut off valve because I didn't want the extra heat under the panel. It may not be a lot but why take the chance for the cost of the valve . I vented the heat through ducts on the panel face. the valve was found in a J C Whitney catalog. It works great. </p>
<p>I went with a shut off valve because I didn't want the extra heat under the panel. It may not be a lot but why take the chance for the cost of the valve . I vented the heat through ducts on the panel face. the valve was found in a J C Whitney catalog. It works great. </p> Thanks Jan I'll keep it simpl…tag:zenith.aero,2018-02-15:2606393:Comment:6137052018-02-15T15:25:01.875ZJim Davishttps://zenith.aero/profile/JimDavis449
<p>Thanks Jan I'll keep it simple and go with the Viking way :-)</p>
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<p>Viking View probes all installed. Starting on electrical build today.</p>
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<p>Thanks Jan I'll keep it simple and go with the Viking way :-)</p>
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<p>Viking View probes all installed. Starting on electrical build today.</p>
<p></p> Vikings take on this is to le…tag:zenith.aero,2018-02-15:2606393:Comment:6137612018-02-15T15:19:14.668ZJan Eggenfellnerhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JanEggenfellner
<p>Vikings take on this is to leave it out. No Valve. None of these airplanes are sealed to the point where the heater make any difference without a fan blowing through the core. Also, the heater passage does aid the system purging air, etc. </p>
<p>Vikings take on this is to leave it out. No Valve. None of these airplanes are sealed to the point where the heater make any difference without a fan blowing through the core. Also, the heater passage does aid the system purging air, etc. </p> That is the exact valve that…tag:zenith.aero,2018-02-15:2606393:Comment:6137582018-02-15T15:01:51.640ZDan Stantonhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DanStanton
<p>That is the exact valve that I have in both, the 701 and 750. works great</p>
<p>That is the exact valve that I have in both, the 701 and 750. works great</p> We didn't install a valve bec…tag:zenith.aero,2018-02-15:2606393:Comment:6134352018-02-15T03:42:48.289ZLoren Warnerhttps://zenith.aero/profile/LorenWarner
<p>We didn't install a valve because we didn't feel it was necessary. Instead, we decided to enclose our Viking heater to keep most heat off our feet and direct it through ducts to the windshield/cabin. If I was to install a valve, that looks like a good one.</p>
<p>We didn't install a valve because we didn't feel it was necessary. Instead, we decided to enclose our Viking heater to keep most heat off our feet and direct it through ducts to the windshield/cabin. If I was to install a valve, that looks like a good one.</p> I'll let you know what I figu…tag:zenith.aero,2018-02-15:2606393:Comment:6134292018-02-15T02:36:42.516ZJim Davishttps://zenith.aero/profile/JimDavis449
<p>I'll let you know what I figure out. I can't imagine it won't be a problem in the Summer.</p>
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<p>- Jim</p>
<p>I'll let you know what I figure out. I can't imagine it won't be a problem in the Summer.</p>
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<p>- Jim</p>