Mort Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 That piqued your curiosity, didn't it? 😬 I'm actually referring to the heater control. On the drive back from Kop Hill yesterday it became clear that the existing heater knob cannot be reached, either in the fully in or fully out position, whilst wearing a harness.  I quite like the idea of being able to adjust the heater at will, so I guess that I'm either looking at relocating it to the dashboard, or adapting the setup in the existing position so that I can reach it on the move. Any suggestions? Nick It's life Jim, but not as WE know it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 I just loosen the right hand shoulder strap a little, adjust the heater, then tighten it up again.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevenmad Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Alternatively I can give youthe name of a surgical colleague who might be able to help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigmamark Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Don't we all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mort Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 I just loosen the right hand shoulder strap a little, adjust the heater, then tighten it up again. That's what I currently do, but it doesn't strike me as being particularly safe........ Nick It's life Jim, but not as WE know it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 When stationary, of course !  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George S Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 At last! An advantage in being a short*rse, seat is so far forward I can reach the heater control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mort Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 When stationary, of course ! Of course. I should have continued the sentence to say "when on the move".  Not particularly satisfactory to have to stop to adjust the heater though, which is why I'm looking for a solution. Nick It's life Jim, but not as WE know it! Edited by - Mort on 27 Sep 2010 14:27:20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbird Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 I taught swmbo where knob was 😳 so she can struggle loosening harness to adjust heater, it usualy her who is randomly too hot ot too cold anyway although to be fair as its a CSR the knob is dressed to the left Tim CSR 200 Aztec and Black Edited by - tbird on 27 Sep 2010 15:36:10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mort Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 Hmmmm. My control is to the right of my right thigh, about halfway down. If yours is in the same position, how on earth does your wife reach it?  Edit: Sorry - I've just re-read your post, and noted that yours is a CSR.  Nick It's life Jim, but not as WE know it! Edited by - Mort on 27 Sep 2010 15:50:47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbird Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 well given the ideal passenger reaching a knob dressed to the right may not be such a bad experience 🥰 😳 😬  CSR 200 Aztec and Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Long Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Hello Mort  Are you the chap with the Red classic..... we met on Sunday  You did tell me what you post as but the oold mind you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glasgow Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 I keep the knob pulled all time and just turn the fan on and off. Working fine with me..... However, not sure is it ok to have the knob pulled all time? Should it only be pulled after the engine temp get high? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 You can leave it out all the time ... it is Scotland after all 😬 !! Just means it will take a little longer to get up to temperature.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative gileshudson Posted September 28, 2010 Area Representative Share Posted September 28, 2010 I've three settings on my VX 😬 Knob pushed in / Fan off - Nice ambient heat Knob pulled out / Fan off - Warm Knob pulled out / Fan on - Duratec Giles Beryl the Peril Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusCat Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Remember these for the mini - here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mort Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 Hello Mort Are you the chap with the Red classic..... we met on Sunday  You did tell me what you post as but the oold mind you know Yes, that's me. If you look back a page or two you find a post from me asking for information about your comms system. However, I'll drop you an email so that we can take it off-line. Thanks for the link MusCat. Wouldn't work in my case, unfortunately, being a pull/ push rather than a flick up/down. It has got me thinking about making up a quick and dirty extension piece though.  Nick It's life Jim, but not as WE know it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mort Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 Just in case anyone is interested, I have now found an elegant and fairly cheap solution, which extends the heater knob so that it can be reached whilst wearing a harness.  I found that the heater knob has an M5 thread, so I looked around on the Internet for a suitable spacer to go between the knob and the cable.  If you take a look here and go to the bottom of the first column, you'll find part number MPE5-80. This is a straight fit. It's just a case of removing the knob, fitting the spacer, and then fitting the knob to the spacer. I have now fitted this to my Seven, and it works well and doesn't interfere with driving at all.  A bulk buy of 11+ will bring the price down to a couple of quid each (plus postage) if anyone can be bothered. I've also passed this information on to Caterham, so you never know....... They have different lengths available, and they also have them with brass threads and a nylon body here - although they are marginally shorter and don't attract the same discount.  Please note that there is a minimum order of £7-odd (so I had to buy 2), and a delivery charge - so it would be a lot cheaper to make a group purchase. You'll obviously have to check that you have the same thread, but all sizes are available. Nick It's life Jim, but not as WE know it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Long Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 I will have to have look at your extended knob if you get over to the next Penn meeting then 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mort Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 Not only is it extended, but I also have a spare!  Nick It's life Jim, but not as WE know it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patneale Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 My heater is nicknamed the "Volcano". Very hot, unpredictable and totally uncontrollable ! Need a new valve now as will not turn off completely now after 42,000 miles (2003 Reg) which is nice in this weather , but not good on a hot day. Off is off at all revs under 2500, but leaks through as the revs rise and pressure forces the hot water past the valve. A little job for the winter together with a new foam baffle for the K series sump ! I also loosen the right hand top strap to reach the knob for a moment ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Pat .... assume the cable is adjusted ok, as they can slip.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patneale Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Cable is fine and valve will not go any further to the nearside. Expect the insides are knackered as so long been operated almost closed to try and get slightly warm rather than "volcano" setting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Mort, I came across this thread as I too was pi$$ed off not being able to reach the heater control without risk of dislocating my right shoulder which meant having to have my seat further forward than I would like. I followed up on your suggestion of purchasing an M5 threaded pillar to extend the knob but the price was extortionate. Due to a minimum spend + postage + Vat it worked out over £17 !! so I looked for a cheaper solution and came across this idea. After searching eBay I purchased an M5 stud connector from this place here which sold 5 connectors for £1.95 inc delivery, I then purchased a 100mm length of M5 stud from here for £1.79. I then removed the heater knob, screwed on the connector and 100mm extension with an M5 nut at each end to act as a lock nut lock then replaced the knob onto the extension and Bob's your Uncle. I can now operate the heater in comfort without over stretching and it doesn't interfere with driving or getting in/out as you previously pointed out. And all for the princely sum of £3.74 and I have 4 M5 stud connectors left over (no idea what I'll do with them though). Hope someone finds this useful. Paul  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Sorry, 2nd Linky not workiong correctly, try this one - here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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