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Re: did my temp gauge fry?

Posted By: Chris S.
Date: Monday, 14 April 2014, at 5:16 p.m.

In Response To: did my temp gauge fry? (Sign Shack)

> Was processing a unit tonight and my digital
> EGL temperature gauge display flashed all
> segments then came back fluctuating between
> the tube temp and all segments lit it up.

> Tried pulling the battery to get it to reset
> but no luck. Changed to a new battery to
> make sure it wasn't problem.

> Is the gauge finished or is there some reset
> button inside the case?

> Thanks!

It's more likely to be the thermocouple clamp gone bad rather than the gauge. I use the EGL gauge too. The TC usually lasts about a year to two years before going bad and sending false readings (usually low) or no readings where the gauge just zeros out or flashes. It's usually the little sensor wire embedded in the gum rubber.

Messages In This Thread

• did my temp gauge fry? -- Sign Shack -- Monday, 14 April 2014, at 1:52 a.m.
  • Re: did my temp gauge fry? -- neontek -- Monday, 14 April 2014, at 5:03 p.m.
  • Re: did my temp gauge fry? -- Chris S. -- Monday, 14 April 2014, at 5:16 p.m.
  • There's a better product that's DIY repairable *NM* -- SVP Neon Equipment -- Thursday, 17 April 2014, at 12:33 a.m.
    • Re: There's a better product that's DIY repairable -- Sign Shack -- Thursday, 17 April 2014, at 1:33 a.m.
      • Knowledge -- SVP Neon Equipment -- Thursday, 17 April 2014, at 5:35 p.m.
      • Re: There's a better product that's DIY repairable -- sean s -- Monday, 21 April 2014, at 5:12 p.m.
        • Wrong. All clamp-on gauges don't say 250C. Read. *NM* -- SVP Neon Equipment -- Tuesday, 22 April 2014, at 12:17 a.m.
        • Re: There's a better product that's DIY repairable -- John Anderson -- Tuesday, 29 April 2014, at 4:18 p.m.
          • Re: There's a better product that's DIY repairable -- SVP Neon Equipment -- Wednesday, 30 April 2014, at 12:27 a.m.
            • Re: There's a better product that's DIY repairable -- John Anderson -- Wednesday, 30 April 2014, at 5:40 p.m.
              • Re: There's a better product that's DIY repairable -- SVP Neon Equipment -- Wednesday, 30 April 2014, at 6:52 p.m.
                • Re: There's a better product that's DIY repairable -- John Anderson -- Wednesday, 30 April 2014, at 9:17 p.m.
                  • Re: There's a better product that's DIY repairable -- SVP Neon Equipment -- Thursday, 1 May 2014, at 12:11 a.m.

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