needless to say, what temp it starts to open at would depend on the temp rating of the t-stat. if Don has a 'par' value stat ..say 180F .. I would expect start of opening to be a bit above 170 F or so. and why not use water ? that's what the books show I believe. Scott On 9/15/2015 9:23 AM, David Beierl wrote: > At 02:58 PM 9/12/2015, Don Hanson wrote: >> Is there an accepted method to test the function of one of our double >> style thermostats? I am skeptical about the proper operation of my >> currently installed one.... lately....I have had some other issues with > > Put it in a pan of vegetable oil or 100% gycol antifreeze (caution: > both are flammable) and heat it on a stove. Opening begins > ~85C/185F. Opening complete ~105C/221F. Minimum opening stroke 8 > mm/.35 in. > > Yrs, > d > |
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