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Cylinder Thermostat - Metal Ring ??

  • 24-09-2017 10:32pm
    #1
    Gumbo
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    Guys, just got my new hot water cylinder fitted. I am fitting a new cylinder thermostat. It’s a Benico TPS1 stat.

    It’s a strap on type, but it also comes with a metal type cord which I’m not sure what’s it’s use?

    Can anybody shed some light please?


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  • #2
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 40,351 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    Basically this metal ring on the right of the attached picture.

    Thanks.


  • #3
    Wearb
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 6,378 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wearb


    It's for holding the stat in place. It acts like a strap. It goes around the cylinder.

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  • #4
    Gumbo
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    Wearb wrote: »
    It's for holding the stat in place. It acts like a strap. It goes around the cylinder.

    That’s the white cord yeah?
    What about the metallic cord?


  • #5
    darth_maul
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 317 ✭✭darth_maul


    Just 2 different methods of securing it, usually use the white for cylinders and the metal for securing to pipes


  • #6
    Gumbo
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    darth_maul wrote: »
    Just 2 different methods of securing it, usually use the white for cylinders and the metal for securing to pipes

    Perfect thank you.


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  • #7
    Wearb
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    Or a combination of both on the cylinder to keep constant tension on it.

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  • #8
    Gumbo
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    Wearb wrote: »
    Or a combination of both on the cylinder to keep constant tension on it.

    I don’t think the metal part will fit around the cylinder?
    It’s a 54x18 cylinder. Insulation is then on top of that.


  • #9
    Wearb
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    kceire wrote: »
    I don’t think the metal part will fit around the cylinder?
    It’s a 54x18 cylinder. Insulation is then on top of that.

    That is why I wrote "a combination of both"

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  • #10
    The Mulk
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    where are you putting the thermostat, top , middle or bottom of the cylinder?
    Where's the best spot?
    Also watch out for the aluminium paste. It can stain carpets, floors etc.


  • #11
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 40,351 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    Wearb wrote: »
    That is why I wrote "a combination of both"

    And the penny drops just as I’m fitting it :)
    A combination of both required. Thanks.

    The Mulk wrote: »
    where are you putting the thermostat, top , middle or bottom of the cylinder?
    Where's the best spot?
    Also watch out for the aluminium paste. It can stain carpets, floors etc.

    Fitting it about 300mm from the bottom.


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