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Offline balloonguy

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Temp probe
« on: June 01, 2020, 05:10:10 PM »
I am playing with a new to me (old national) dryer. I do not really understand the settings. I was thinking it may be wise to get a temp probe. I use an infrared gun now but it is hard to get a good reading on this dryer.
My question is has anyone tried using a bluetooth thermometer like this https://smile.amazon.com/Thermometer-Thermocouples-50-1300%C2%B0C-Temperature-Measurement/dp/B07P8NWH67?pf_rd_r=D398RFPQZB65FVF9676T&pf_rd_p=4ef03d4f-fc52-4cba-b905-5ea280a737fe&pd_rd_r=90940c4c-8023-4f8d-998c-211205edea9f&pd_rd_w=ST5O7&pd_rd_wg=485Ay&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_d
or am I looking for trouble?
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Offline Sbrem

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Re: Temp probe
« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2020, 10:59:18 AM »
Does it have an old percentage input timer? Or something more modern with a thermocouple that reads from the elements? Percentage input timers run on a cycle, I seem to remember 30 second cycles; if set at 50%, then it's on for 15 seconds, and off for 15 seconds. This can make for some temperature swings... A thermocouple sends it reading directly to the controller and your temperature remains constant, or should anyway. After you get that settles, then belt speed is next. The right belt speed and temperature is the combination you're looking for. I hope this helps a little.

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