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Thermostat Multimeter Test

  • 21-01-2018 8:04pm
    #1
    Jim_A_P
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭


    Hello folks,

    I am looking for a seasoned electrician who can test my thermostat with a multimeter. I am not just looking for a simple continuity pass test. I would hope to find a person who is knowledgable and skilled enough to tell me whether my thermostat is faulty or not.

    Location: South Dublin.

    Your input is greatly appreciated.

    Please PM me if you have accurate and reliable information.

    Thank you in advance.

    J
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  • #2
    Tuco88
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,054 ✭✭✭Tuco88


    The only correct way to test a thermostat is with a known heat source and test current. So a thermal bath and a multimeter/mA source essently calibrating it.

    Not to many lads might have that gear.

    Or...
    If you had a thermal gun or hire one, you could run up the heat source (lets say a boiler or somthing else) and see if its making/breaking the stat with the multimeter at the required set point.


  • #3
    Jim_A_P
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭Jim_A_P


    Tuco88 wrote: »
    The only correct way to test a thermostat is with a known heat source and test current. So a thermal bath and a multimeter/mA source essently calibrating it.

    Not to many lads might have that gear.

    Or...
    If you had a thermal gun or hire one, you could run up the heat source (lets say a boiler or somthing else) and see if its making/breaking the stat with the multimeter at the required set point.

    Thank you, Tuco88.

    This is exactly what I am looking for. I just need to find the person who has this gear.

    I will keep on looking.

    J


  • #4
    Sleeper12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,191 ✭✭✭✭Sleeper12


    Jim_A_P wrote:
    This is exactly what I am looking for. I just need to find the person who has this gear.


    Can I ask what thermostat?

    If it's for something like an immersion it's as cheap just to replace it if you are concerned.

    Many plumbers have thermometers for testing water temperature. They can fill a basin of water and confirm the temperature with their thermometer and then put in your thermostat and test it that way.

    It could be far cheaper just to replace the thermostat


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