[rebel-builders] Rebel-Rotax cabin heater

[Walter Klatt]

Here is the oil thermostat that I use with my 912 on another airplane. Works
pretty well.

http://www.perma-cool.com/Catalog/Cat_page14.html

Walter

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From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of Ian
Donaldson
Sent: June 21, 2006 4:54 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] Rebel-Rotax cabin heater

G'day Bob

I had never thought of using a duct directly from the radiator, but the way
the both the water radiator and oil cooler are mounted in my Rebel it may be

a difficult thing to do. But I will have a look when next I go to the
airfield.
I would hate to make big holes in the firewall and find that I did not get
enough heat!

I have given up with trying to get the amount of tape over the oil cooler
just right and I have an automotive oil thermostat that I am going to plumb
into the lines. At least it will keep the oil at reasonable level. I hope!


Certainly be easier than the plumbing for water...
:
: I never hooked up my water heater, as I found the water system: on the
912 was very sensitive to small changes - only blocked off: about 1" or 2"
of the rad in winter - any more caused drastic: increases....

I have a very large radiator that was supplied with the kit and I keep about

half of it close off except in the hottest of weather. I was tempted to put
an automotive radiator thermostat in the cooling system, but I have decided
that I will make up a simple flap set up that will fit in the inlet opening
of the cowl, and I will operate it with a cable from the cabin. as long as I

dont forget about it I think that it will work OK.



:! Not even sure if your government would let us ship there -

We have strange Customs practices. Maybe I should come over and pick up some

personally <grin>

I will have another look at it all this weekend.

Regards and thanks to all for their interest.


Ian







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[Ian Donaldson]

G'day Walter


Now that is a coincidence!

I purchased exactly the same thermostat, but it came without any fitting
instructions. I have been in touch with the manufacturer and despite them
saying that they would fax the instructions I have had no response so far.

The way to fit it seems obvious enough, but to be sure, would you remember
just how you plumbed yours in?


Regards and thanks


Ian Donaldson


: Here is the oil thermostat that I use with my 912 on another airplane.
Works
: pretty well.
:
: http://www.perma-cool.com/Catalog/Cat_page14.html
:
: Walter
:




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[Ian Donaldson]

G'day Walter


Thanks for that. It's exactly what I wanted, and I do appreciate your help
and interest.

I am now going to pour myself a drink and get reading!

Thanks again

Ian Donaldson






: Ian, I found my instructions and will send you a scanned copy directly to
: your email.
: :




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