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bitebedbugsback

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Posted 4 months ago
Tue Nov 3 2009 21:58:35
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I'm curious how hot my dryer gets. What kind of thermometer can I throw in there with clothes to measure the temp?
soscared

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Posted 4 months ago
Tue Nov 3 2009 22:02:59
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At someone's recommendation from this site, I bought an infrared thermometer at Radioshack. At some point in the drying cycle, I open the door real quick, point the thermometer in there, and it tells me the temp. It's a surprising 220 in my case, even though the dryer is 75 years old.
The thermometer + batteries (not included) cost just under $20.
bait

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Posted 4 months ago
Tue Nov 3 2009 23:43:04
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Well, I know nothing about dry heat, but the boiling point of water is 212F. Apparently, your dryer is a killing machine.
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Posted 4 months ago
Wed Nov 4 2009 0:25:52
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I use a regular digital meat thermometer. Was about $20. The probe is on an oven proof wire, I just pop it in the dryer and close the door.
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Posted 4 months ago
Wed Nov 4 2009 1:02:42
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Pretty sweet, huh?

bait - 1 hour ago »
Well, I know nothing about dry heat, but the boiling point of water is 212F. Apparently, your dryer is a killing machine.