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Title: How to test a Thermostat
Post by: godsANGER on 10 March 2012, 14:04

Hi just a quick Q regarding testing the Thermostat, myn is fubar'd wont get anywhere near 90 so my new on turned up today and i want to test it before i fit it, do i just stick it in a cup and boiling water, if it opens it works ?

Thanks in advance
Mike

Title: Re: How to test a Thermostat
Post by: AlexMozza on 10 March 2012, 14:26

Pretty much :)

Get a thermometer, place the thermostat in a kettle, boil it and see when it opens!

Title: Re: How to test a Thermostat
Post by: godsANGER on 10 March 2012, 15:30

Quote from: AlexMozza on 10 March 2012, 14:26

Pretty much :)

Get a thermometer, place the thermostat in a kettle, boil it and see when it opens!

Thanks matei  :cool:

Title: Re: How to test a Thermostat
Post by: godsANGER on 10 March 2012, 16:01

glad i tested it, it FAILED lol return time

I am full of fail today.

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b179/wallace1984uk/IMAG0321.jpg)
Works :rolleyes: