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Forum: Tech Help 06-27-2005, 05:42 AM
Replies: 221
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Posted By LeaUK
Well, it's now quite hot here in the UK (30-35C...

Well, it's now quite hot here in the UK (30-35C ambient) and the VFC and cooling system is operating perfectly. Coolant temperature remains at 88-93C (as displayed by IC gauge) and the VFC only cuts...
Forum: Tech Help 06-05-2005, 07:29 AM
Replies: 221
Views: 45,131
Posted By LeaUK
I new I'd seen the name Horton before... ...

I new I'd seen the name Horton before...




Unfortunately this means we still can't identify the VFC Sachs PN as the last three digits on the Hoton sticker are 001! Although I'd put money on...
Forum: Tech Help 06-05-2005, 03:11 AM
Replies: 221
Views: 45,131
Posted By LeaUK
Hi daddiojiggy From the images the sticker...

Hi daddiojiggy

From the images the sticker looks a little like Norton but I studied it closely and it's definitely Horton - the H is just a funny font that doesn't .jpg very well when using 30%...
Forum: Tech Help 06-04-2005, 05:26 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 45,131
Posted By LeaUK
Firstly, after picking up my cowl I soon realised...

Firstly, after picking up my cowl I soon realised that it couldn't be fitted as the plastic clips had all suffered and most had broken... I did try :o

Anyway, guess what I received and fitted...
Forum: Tech Help 05-26-2005, 05:46 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 45,131
Posted By LeaUK
Although the partial DIN 1715 spec I attached...

Although the partial DIN 1715 spec I attached earlier is of poor visual quality, I really should have read it with a little more attention!

At the bottom, we can clearly see the metal composition...
Forum: Tech Help 05-26-2005, 02:31 AM
Replies: 221
Views: 45,131
Posted By LeaUK
I received confirmation by G.RAU that their...

I received confirmation by G.RAU that their bimetals marked TB1577GE are crossed referenced to DIN 1715 TB1577B.

However we still have no full standard to review the Coefficient of Expansion (CoE)...
Forum: Tech Help 05-25-2005, 02:32 AM
Replies: 221
Views: 45,131
Posted By LeaUK
A little more news about the bimetal. G.RAU have...

A little more news about the bimetal. G.RAU have confirmed that both the TB1577-AGE and -GE are indeed manufactured by them and that the TB1577-AGE is designed to meet DIN1715 TB1577A...
Forum: Tech Help 05-24-2005, 01:32 AM
Replies: 221
Views: 45,131
Posted By LeaUK
Hi Rory Sorry for the name confusion thing ...

Hi Rory

Sorry for the name confusion thing :embarasse :embarasse . My name is often mispronounced as Leah (Lee-ah) but anyway, I think it's often just my colleagues winding me up more than...
Forum: Tech Help 05-22-2005, 06:32 AM
Replies: 221
Views: 45,131
Posted By LeaUK
No reply from ZF-Trading.com so I've emailed the...

No reply from ZF-Trading.com so I've emailed the UK branch - hopefully we'll see some type of response Monday/Tuesday?

Also, I've had no luck in finding a freebie download of DIN1715. If we can...
Forum: Tech Help 05-21-2005, 01:33 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 45,131
Posted By LeaUK
Shame to see you leave Roy but 'a man's gotta do...

Shame to see you leave Roy but 'a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do' ;) and enjoy the trips of course.

I'll correct myself and say that actually I should have said 90C-95C not strictly 95C so...
Forum: Tech Help 05-20-2005, 04:35 PM
Replies: 221
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Posted By LeaUK
LOL - Hi Roy Now that's much closer to the...

LOL - Hi Roy

Now that's much closer to the English I understand and so i I can relate to Roy ;) although Walrus is kind of 'cuddly' - don't get the wrong idea though :)

AN - ah, now I...
Forum: Tech Help 05-20-2005, 04:11 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 45,131
Posted By LeaUK
AR??????? LOL - please elaborate for your UK...

AR??????? LOL - please elaborate for your UK buddy.... ;)

100C coolant is fine, why would you want to reduce it? Consider that the optimum temperature of the automotive combustion engine (not...
Forum: Tech Help 05-20-2005, 04:04 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 45,131
Posted By LeaUK
According to the EPC the 107.048 is noted as...

According to the EPC the 107.048 is noted as Australia, however in the EPC my 129.067 is noted as USA which is obviously a bit strange as I have one - in the UK!

Just wanted to check and no you...
Forum: Tech Help 05-20-2005, 03:52 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 45,131
Posted By LeaUK
Jim's experiments of reducing the bimetal travel...

Jim's experiments of reducing the bimetal travel are indeed (in my opinion) a significant improvement on the 'thread and nut approach' and so the results will be extremely valuable for those with...
Forum: Tech Help 05-20-2005, 02:38 AM
Replies: 221
Views: 45,131
Posted By LeaUK
I'm not sure how to read the 'interesting'...

I'm not sure how to read the 'interesting' explaination that's coupled with the drawing you attached, however it does appear similar in design that's for sure. BTW the part number is 116 200 11 22...
Forum: Tech Help 05-19-2005, 04:20 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 45,131
Posted By LeaUK
No posts from Jim or Phil again... :eek: :( ...

No posts from Jim or Phil again... :eek: :(

It's a shame that Phil and Jim don't appear as regulars anymore (perhaps Phil's still suffering from ISP problems), however maybe the time has...
Forum: Tech Help 05-18-2005, 04:59 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 45,131
Posted By LeaUK
Walrus An excellent thought and one maybe I...

Walrus

An excellent thought and one maybe I didn't thoroughly consider. Maybe the fins have a two fold effect? One to remove excess heat from the silicone fluid and one to stabilise viscosity -...
Forum: Tech Help 05-18-2005, 04:42 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 45,131
Posted By LeaUK
I have had confirmation from Kanthal that this...

I have had confirmation from Kanthal that this BMS isn't manufactured by them :(

However I just wanted to say a big thanks to Julian at Kanthal for his assistance - cheers.

The TB1577 is...
Forum: Tech Help 05-18-2005, 03:44 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 45,131
Posted By LeaUK
Uhm.... No input from you guys today.... :(...

Uhm....

No input from you guys today.... :(

Here's a few calculations that suggest the reasoning for fin design. We know that silicone has a superior viscosity temperature coefficient (VTC)...
Forum: Tech Help 05-18-2005, 02:34 AM
Replies: 221
Views: 45,131
Posted By LeaUK
Phil, sleep well.... thanks for the...

Phil, sleep well....

thanks for the correction re post #162 and without sounding harsh I agree with your own self description of 'nonsense' ;)

Jim

You mention that the changes (96C to 82C)...
Forum: Tech Help 05-17-2005, 05:44 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 45,131
Posted By LeaUK
I've just had the most surreal experience. I...

I've just had the most surreal experience. I contacted Dow Corning (DC) regarding their Silicone Fluid 200 12,500 CST range and ended up in a live chat to their help desk - WOW. It really works! ...
Forum: Tech Help 05-17-2005, 04:55 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 45,131
Posted By LeaUK
Jim Good to see you back and contributing...

Jim

Good to see you back and contributing again.

I have made some good contacts at Kanthal and will report with further information as soon as I receive it but wasn't it I who suggested that...
Forum: Tech Help 05-12-2005, 04:03 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 45,131
Posted By LeaUK
Phil I agree, I'm sure it will be fine too,...

Phil

I agree, I'm sure it will be fine too, but, the data sheet(s) will prove whether there's a difference in Bi-metallic strips or not - eliminate subjective testing, that's what I recommend.
...
Forum: Tech Help 05-11-2005, 03:29 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 45,131
Posted By LeaUK
Have finally made contact with Kanthal and they...

Have finally made contact with Kanthal and they have promised to fax the data sheet(s) to me tomorrow - I'll attach them here for review.

I'm flying over to Chicago on Friday (watch out USA) for a...
Forum: Tech Help 05-09-2005, 04:02 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 45,131
Posted By LeaUK
Well, what's happened to Jim's posts? This is...

Well, what's happened to Jim's posts? This is bizarre! We were all engaged in a topic which may bear some new fruit and conclude shortly (with the confirmation of Sandvik and he arrival of my new...
Forum: Tech Help 05-09-2005, 02:27 AM
Replies: 221
Views: 45,131
Posted By LeaUK
This is interesting... whilst sitting here...

This is interesting... whilst sitting here re-reading some of the posts I see that the pages are being re-ordered dynamically. Upon my first visit we had just started page 10, now I see this thread...
Forum: Tech Help 05-08-2005, 02:40 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 45,131
Posted By LeaUK
Hi Richard Welcome to the discussion. ...

Hi Richard

Welcome to the discussion.

Phil

Nice to see you back :) , I thought it was just Jim and I left.... :(


I wish others would comment more often, so please if anyone...
Forum: Tech Help 05-08-2005, 03:56 AM
Replies: 221
Views: 45,131
Posted By LeaUK
Jim There is much reason to contact Kanthal...

Jim

There is much reason to contact Kanthal as unless we can cross reference the 'A-GE' and 'GE' codes correctly the exact strips' data cannot be identified - there is no reference in the data...
Forum: Tech Help 05-07-2005, 02:07 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 45,131
Posted By LeaUK
Jim A well written summary, summarising your...

Jim

A well written summary, summarising your thoughts; it was most needed and I see that you have actually agreed with me on a point ;)

I'm fascinated by your VFCs not locking on the car at...
Forum: Tech Help 05-07-2005, 03:37 AM
Replies: 221
Views: 45,131
Posted By LeaUK
OK some REALLY interesting info now... I...

OK some REALLY interesting info now...

I suspect the BMS is manufactured by KANTHAL - http://www.kanthal.com/

Follow the products section to 'Thermostatic Bimetal' and the data sheet for the...
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