what max temps does the bongo coolant get to??

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what max temps does the bongo coolant get to??

Post by chipvan » Sat May 22, 2010 10:01 pm

Just out of interest can anyone advise what max temps we will be getting in the coolant of the bongos??

](*,) I know kirsty,just tring to learn a bit that all...

would it be 90 ish?
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Re: what max temps does the bongo coolant get to??

Post by missfixit70 » Sat May 22, 2010 10:14 pm

Something like that, depending on where in the system, condition, load etc,etc, this thread may help - http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... 5&start=15
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Re: what max temps does the bongo coolant get to??

Post by aitch » Sat May 22, 2010 10:27 pm

why do you want to know max. temp,?????
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Re: what max temps does the bongo coolant get to??

Post by chipvan » Sun May 23, 2010 10:34 pm

http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... 49&start=0


I know i need to get out more but if i can crack some kind of tank heating i could be in 100% veg in main tank in winter this year..
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Re: what max temps does the bongo coolant get to??

Post by missfixit70 » Sun May 23, 2010 11:53 pm

I thought the main problem in the winter with the fuel tank was overnight gelling in the tank? so wouldn't a 240v heater be a better bet?
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Re: what max temps does the bongo coolant get to??

Post by chipvan » Mon May 24, 2010 8:51 am

Yer think your right,
http://www.kenlowe.com/pre-heaters/cars/index.html

240v plumb in elec heater?into tank coil as sudgested?

or an espesher heater blowing onto tank?
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Re: what max temps does the bongo coolant get to??

Post by g8dhe » Mon May 24, 2010 5:42 pm

Try a Fish tank heater.
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