Re: Thermometer - Today's Math Challenge

Apr 05, 2009 0 Replies


Stone cut face of outdoor thermometer has...


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>180° rotational degrees for 130°F temperature change.
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>Bimetal thermometer element has...
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>180° rotational degrees for 90°F temperature change.
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>Bimetal is 9-1/4 turns (labeled Truflex P675RTM2), inner diameter is
>1/4", outer diameter is 1-1/16"
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>How many (partial) turns to remove from outer bimetal to match
>physical requirement with bimetal movement ?:-)
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> ...Jim Thompson

Nip 1/8" segments and retest until recalibration is achieved.


Using any math and making a single cut, counting on it to be right is foolish.

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