KR4DAGRIP@aol.com wrote:
> I wonder what the vent temp should be. I was thinking about putting one
> of those digital thermometers probes on top of the vent. You know the kind
> you can buy at radio shack that has dual readout, indoor/outdoor type. I
> wonder how high
> those little digital thermometers will read. Are fan failuers something to
> worry about?
> Just like we keep a lazy eye on the SWR meter this might be a good way to
> keep
> an eye on fan/airmovement concerns via temputure readout.
> Any one tried this?
The problem with the idea of watching exhaust temp is we aren't worried
about the exhaust air. The true concern is tube seal and component
temperature.
Measuring the exhaust flow temperature actually gives you little idea
what happens inside the PA.
There are temperature sensitive crayons and paints available to confirm
proper operation.
73 Tom
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