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ALAN HAYNES

  • Posts: 267
L5 mod
« on: November 07, 2008, 12:16:36 pm »
I have now fitted nath mod and it works great you can slow the flo right down to 1 ltr per min if you wanted to

I will not have to have the gas set so high as i will use less water and can set the flo just how i want it ;D ;D

Going from cold to hot is like when you first move from ladders to W F P and you would never go back

steven ainger

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Re: L5 mod
« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2008, 12:23:52 pm »
what was the mod you made alan, was it the flow switch or the relay,  could you put a link up please..

ALAN HAYNES

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Re: L5 mod
« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2008, 12:46:30 pm »
no its a flo switch
 this is nath mod
dont know how to do a link but it is from RS PART number is 3956962

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jefftemperley

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Re: L5 mod
« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2008, 02:02:24 pm »
alan

ive used mine as bog standard and it has seemed ok but has gone out here and there, whats the advantage of the flow switch ? do you have a pic of where the wire goes to?and did you have to disconnect anything inside?

worked with hot yesterday and i must admit its better..... loved the pole getting warm too that will slow the arthirtis a bit!

cheers
bad weather always looks worse through dirty windows

ALAN HAYNES

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Re: L5 mod
« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2008, 02:17:46 pm »
where the red / yellow/ green go in to the connector and connect to red yellow you disconnect and connect the new sensor to the red yellow

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The Seven Bays Window Cleaning Company

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Re: L5 mod
« Reply #5 on: November 07, 2008, 03:04:26 pm »
I like it Alan.

I think this is what I'm going to have to do with mine. :)
THE SEVEN BAYS WINDOW CLEANING COMPANY

Nathanael Jones

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Re: L5 mod
« Reply #6 on: November 07, 2008, 05:09:43 pm »
What hoses are you using there Alan? It looks very tidy!

ALAN HAYNES

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Re: L5 mod
« Reply #7 on: November 07, 2008, 05:21:19 pm »
dont know what the hose's are got them from x line of the roll

Spruce

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Re: L5 mod
« Reply #8 on: November 07, 2008, 05:23:36 pm »
The wife will find her washing machine doesn't work on Monday  ;D ;D
Success is 1% inspiration, 98% perspiration and 2% attention to detail!

The older I get, the better I was ;)

jefftemperley

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Re: L5 mod
« Reply #9 on: November 07, 2008, 06:40:31 pm »
cheers alan

ive got one on back order everyone has beaten me to them!
how is flow rate adjusted ?
bad weather always looks worse through dirty windows

ALAN HAYNES

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Re: L5 mod
« Reply #10 on: November 07, 2008, 07:01:06 pm »
just use varistream to control flo 

and turn the gas up or down to control the heat

Windowmania

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Re: L5 mod
« Reply #11 on: November 08, 2008, 08:31:18 am »
Hi Alan do you use this mod as well as a varistream or instead. Does this unit switch on and of when the water flow is interrupted. Very interested in the system just trying to get my head around it not being the most technical person around
Ben

ALAN HAYNES

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Re: L5 mod
« Reply #12 on: November 08, 2008, 08:46:28 am »
the heater needs over 2 lts per min to work and i wanted 1 1/2 this mod lets you do this it will go down to 1 ltr per min

so yes need the varistream aswell

Nathanael Jones

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Re: L5 mod
« Reply #13 on: November 08, 2008, 10:13:45 am »
This modification does not control your flow rate at all.
Its a simple sensor that detects the water flow rate and switches on the heater,..... just a switch really! But its more sensitive than the built in switch, allowing the heater to run at lower flow rates.

The Seven Bays Window Cleaning Company

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Re: L5 mod
« Reply #14 on: November 10, 2008, 09:14:06 pm »
Hay Alan.

I fitted my Micro Switch today - it may be worth noting that the instructions doe's mention to mount it vertically.

Also, where did you get the fittings to enable you to fit the hose? What size are they?

I've got away with PTFE, and Jubilees direct to the threads - but I'm convinced it will stay water tight for long! :-\
THE SEVEN BAYS WINDOW CLEANING COMPANY

Re: L5 mod
« Reply #15 on: November 10, 2008, 09:36:27 pm »
I think you are all bonkers to fiddle with the innards, and even more bonkers to post it on a public forum. There is a body that goes around enforcing gas safety. They are mostly concerned with rogue plumbers who are not corgi registered, but none the less undertake the work, and endanger the public.This body has very far reaching powers.

Please, please, please, don't put us onto their radar.Or at the very least if you end up with a punitive fine or a short jail sentence don't say you weren't warned.

There is another way. Use more water and adopt techniques to get the job done faster.

Jeff Brimble

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Re: L5 mod
« Reply #16 on: November 10, 2008, 09:38:33 pm »
....or use a simple external bypass ?

tomy jackson

Re: L5 mod
« Reply #17 on: November 11, 2008, 12:43:26 pm »
im on by pass works well , as for gas you can do your owne gas but not any body els

Alex Wingrove

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Re: L5 mod
« Reply #18 on: November 11, 2008, 04:08:59 pm »
I think you are all bonkers to fiddle with the innards, and even more bonkers to post it on a public forum. There is a body that goes around enforcing gas safety. They are mostly concerned with rogue plumbers who are not corgi registered, but none the less undertake the work, and endanger the public.This body has very far reaching powers.

Please, please, please, don't put us onto their radar.Or at the very least if you end up with a punitive fine or a short jail sentence don't say you weren't warned.

There is another way. Use more water and adopt techniques to get the job done faster.


your allowed to do what you like on your own equipment as long as you are competent. nothing is unsafe

Re: L5 mod
« Reply #19 on: November 11, 2008, 07:17:48 pm »
Posting what amounts to instructions on a public forum?

These people don't mess about, they will hammer you.