Thermostat Testing Procedure
Check the operation of
the thermostat by hanging the thermostat on a hook in a 33% glycol solution.
In order to check if the thermostat valve is opening properly, perform
the following test:
- Completely submerge the thermostat in the glycol solution. The
solution should be 11°C (22°F) above the temperature indicated on
the thermostat valve.
- Thoroughly agitate the solution. Under these conditions, the thermostat
valve should open.
In order to check if the thermostat valve is closing properly, perform
the following test:
- Completely submerge the thermostat in the glycol solution.
The solution should be 6°C (10°F) below the temperature indicated
on the thermostat valve.
- Thoroughly agitate the solution. Under these conditions, the thermostat
valve should close completely.