Abstract:
The invention relates to a thermostatic valve or the like of the type in which a spindle having a valve closure element at one end thereof is acted upon in one direction by a pressure responsive element and is biased in the other direction by a spring. The spindle is provided with screw threads and the spring which is conically shaped, has a coil portion complementary to and threadably engageable with the screw threads. The tension of the spring is adjusted by rotation of the spindle with a screwdriver or wrench depending on the type of tool engaging fitting the spindle is provided with at the lower end thereof.