After a few hours of research on Heater Control Valves, I still dont understand why they use a refrigerant filled capillary instead of a screw. What am I missing? Does it have to do with finer tuning of the output? Isnt this the exact same thing as a standard through brass ballcock like we use on air compressors to regulate air or water flow? They went to alot of trouble to make these for all makes and models of vintage vehicles so there HAS to be a reason.

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