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Denny Wheeler wrote:
> On Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:10:05 -0700, "Dave Bugg" >
> wrote:
>
>> Denny Wheeler wrote:
>>> On Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:39:23 -0700, "Dave Bugg"
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> I prefer to test via ice water, which is the way most health
>>>> districts prefer. You don't need a bunch of probes once you have
>>>> identified where your hotspots are; they are going to remain
>>>> hotspots each time you 'Q unless you get your pit tuned and baffled
>>>> to eliminate them
>>>
>>> Could you elaborate on how to do that, Dave? I'd 'preciate it!

>>
>> You've got to get someone who can weld, Denny. I just know what guys
>> like Dave Klose do, but I don't know how to do it.

>
> Sorry--I was unclear. I meant how to test using ice water.
>
> -denny-


Lol.... sorry. Fill a cup with ice cubes and water. let stand for 10
minutes. Insert thermometer and look to see that it reaches 32F. Most probes
will be + or - up to 3F. It doesn't matter what the altitude or barometric
pressure is.

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Dave
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