RE: Thermoswitch revisited

["A. Bjorkheim" <andreb@u.washington.edu>]

> Are they supposed to switch at or around 212 F? Beware if you try this in
> Denver...
> 
    Depends on what temperature is stamped on the side of the unit.  I
went from a 192F to a 180F unit so it can vary.  I believe it is printed
in Celcius so you will have to convert it.  Put it this way, if it doesnt
read near 0 ohms at boiling, chances are the unit is toast...


> Using some cooking oil and a candy thermometer might be more repeatable...

      Not sure about the oil, but the use of a thermometer might help
establish if it is switching at the right temperature.  A shallow pot of
water was enough for me to do my testing...


  Andre'

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