Otter valve

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keith Portsmore
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#1 Otter valve

Post by keith Portsmore » Tue Dec 22, 2015 5:52 pm

Because of a long tour of Italy and the potential of high running temperatures I opted to uprate the existing fan with a high output 2 speed fan with its own thermostatic switch.

At the time I forgot about the otter switch, but now on looking I note that it has been disconnected.

Do I need to remove the switch as being a potential blockage to full flow?

The new fan worked perfectly and helped keep things cool despite an Autostrada accident causing a huge tail back M25 style.

Comment please
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Post by 1954Etype » Tue Dec 22, 2015 6:24 pm

It didn't block flow when connected so the answer is no.
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#3 Otter switch

Post by cactusman » Tue Dec 22, 2015 7:06 pm

Agree. No need to remove as it just sits in the coolant in the header tank. J
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Post by David Oslo » Tue Dec 22, 2015 8:28 pm

Removing the otter switch would also lead to a rapid loss of coolant :D
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