I have misplaced my infrared temp gage. Harbor Freight special $29.00
Has anyone ever gaged their heated Pitot?
If so would you please post the temp after it being on for 5 minutes?
I know it is high, have you heard incidents?
Temperature of Heated Pitot
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Temperature of Heated Pitot
gradyb, '54 B N2890C
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Re: Temperature of Heated Pitot
I pulled the skin off my fingers once when installing a cover after a flight. (This was on a 24-volt unit.) The tube is intended to have relative wind blowing over it and it really cooks when stationary. A good test is to rest an ice-cube upon it and watch it melt.
'53 B-model N146YS SN:25713
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