Potentially hitting the metal (and internal wax pellet) with microwaves doesn't seem like a great idea. Microwaves don't penetrate very far into water but impurities could induce current through the metal, and microwaves might sneak through the bottom of the cup.
You really need a high-temp thermometer to test accurately for the thermostat's rating, anyhow. I'd rate this method as hillbilly.
Question: What's the best way to get an accurate reading on the coolant temp? My 4.6 liter V8 Ford has been reading high ever since I repaced a coolant sensor with a generic brand replacement part. I'm curious (and a bit worried) what the actual temperature is.
Bubbba - Yes, just like in the video. It needs to be submerged in water in the cup. DO NOT just put the thermostat in the microwave, that is not what we did...
Yes the thermostat is metal, and I thought the same thing (Is it safe??) before I saw it and then did it myself. Don't forget to visit the website listed above! :)
Ok. An update on the situation. I was testing the thermostat by boiling water and pouring it into a cup next to the kettle. The thermostat would not open. I thought this was ok.
Having spoke to a mechanic friend of mine he suggested boiling water in a pan on the cooker and leave the thermostat boil in it. So I tryed this and the thermostat opened. Before the water must not have been hot enough. Thanks for your help, good work and lots of luck with the website.
Hi I boiled a thermostat I got new for my 96 Jeep Cherokee and it did not open. So I got another new thermostat.The supplier says it needs putting in the car and pressurising to work. Do you think he is correct or just Bull Shi**ing me?
That is bull. Thermostats should open up at their rated temperature, that simple. Maybe wait 'til the water just stops boiling, if you are dropping it into boiling water.
@Thechoice1products, since water boils at 212F and most thermostats are set to open at 180F or 195F, you really need a thermometer in gradually-warmed water to test a thermostat. If you have it in the water already, you can't tell what temperature it opened at. Speed isn't everything.
Potentially hitting the metal (and internal wax pellet) with microwaves doesn't seem like a great idea. Microwaves don't penetrate very far into water but impurities could induce current through the metal, and microwaves might sneak through the bottom of the cup.
You really need a high-temp thermometer to test accurately for the thermostat's rating, anyhow. I'd rate this method as hillbilly.
Antithropocentric 1 day ago
I wanted to see it close back up :/
ADSaaron 2 weeks ago
hey , whats 4 lunch . . .
lolahavasuaz 2 months ago
Cool doesn't work
gaberojas81 3 months ago
very nice...
xxdjcharlierockxx 4 months ago
can you boil water in a cup then drop the thermostat in it to test it?
officialdavideli 4 months ago
Good tip thanks dude
jaramima 5 months ago
I thought metal in a microwave was bad?
Crustydraw 6 months ago 6
@Crustydraw Yes just metal in a microwave is bad, apparently the water insulates them, This is not smoke and mirrors, it works....
Thechoice1products 6 months ago
two minutes is fast
crudeoilsystems 7 months ago
Umm yeah I think Im just going to boil water with a pot...
5692873 10 months ago
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why need it a thermostat in a car / truck,,,
no need it thermostat,,,
what for,,,
car / truck can go running without a thermostat
bestamerica 11 months ago
Stant SuperStat, the best there is
hoth260 11 months ago
Question: What's the best way to get an accurate reading on the coolant temp? My 4.6 liter V8 Ford has been reading high ever since I repaced a coolant sensor with a generic brand replacement part. I'm curious (and a bit worried) what the actual temperature is.
imjustpassinthru 1 year ago
whaat how did you put metal in the microwave, that is impossible it will blow up
dtenev2 1 year ago 3
@dtenev2 good point.
Alxscode 1 year ago
Bubbba - Yes, just like in the video. It needs to be submerged in water in the cup. DO NOT just put the thermostat in the microwave, that is not what we did...
Yes the thermostat is metal, and I thought the same thing (Is it safe??) before I saw it and then did it myself. Don't forget to visit the website listed above! :)
Thechoice1products 1 year ago
Can you nuke a thermostat? It has metal no?
bubbbab 1 year ago
I tested mine and it took 3mins of heating to open, is it still okay?
TheCanuck223 1 year ago
Ok. An update on the situation. I was testing the thermostat by boiling water and pouring it into a cup next to the kettle. The thermostat would not open. I thought this was ok.
Having spoke to a mechanic friend of mine he suggested boiling water in a pan on the cooker and leave the thermostat boil in it. So I tryed this and the thermostat opened. Before the water must not have been hot enough. Thanks for your help, good work and lots of luck with the website.
goodchap1971 2 years ago
Hi I boiled a thermostat I got new for my 96 Jeep Cherokee and it did not open. So I got another new thermostat.The supplier says it needs putting in the car and pressurising to work. Do you think he is correct or just Bull Shi**ing me?
goodchap1971 2 years ago
That is bull. Thermostats should open up at their rated temperature, that simple. Maybe wait 'til the water just stops boiling, if you are dropping it into boiling water.
Thechoice1products 2 years ago
@Thechoice1products, since water boils at 212F and most thermostats are set to open at 180F or 195F, you really need a thermometer in gradually-warmed water to test a thermostat. If you have it in the water already, you can't tell what temperature it opened at. Speed isn't everything.
Antithropocentric 1 day ago