Paraffin Actuated Valve (radiator thermostat)
Paraffin Actuated Valve (radiator thermostat)
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Does anyone know of a supplier of an inline valve that opens when exposed to hot water (approx 185 deg F) and closes when cold? It would function similarly to a car radiator thermostat, but ideally would be a smaller diameter (approx 1" or less) and be cheap ($20 or less).
Considering using a radiator thermostat but they tend to be 2 inches or so in diamater.
It seems like there would be some pretty clever valves out there that would take advantage of the paraffin actuator concept. Cannot find much on the web except some expensive custom valves. Any ideas would be appreciated.
Considering using a radiator thermostat but they tend to be 2 inches or so in diamater.
It seems like there would be some pretty clever valves out there that would take advantage of the paraffin actuator concept. Cannot find much on the web except some expensive custom valves. Any ideas would be appreciated.





RE: Paraffin Actuated Valve (radiator thermostat)
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: Paraffin Actuated Valve (radiator thermostat)
AMOT makes thermostatic valves might have something appropriate... but they're WAY more expensive than $20.
http://www.amot.com/us/products.asp
RE: Paraffin Actuated Valve (radiator thermostat)
I think all the trap people make one for steam, but not at $20
RE: Paraffin Actuated Valve (radiator thermostat)
RE: Paraffin Actuated Valve (radiator thermostat)