Can I use this to test the thermal fuse on my dryer?
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Yes Deborah you can check fuses with the Multimeter. Most important is to make sure the power to the dryer is off before you start. If the power is on to the dryer you could be KILLED. Once you have the power off, remove the fuse. Then set the Multimmeter to Ohms. Touch the Black and Red probes to the fuse. If the Ohms shows Zero the fuse is good. If the meter does not move the fuse is blown or Tripped and it must be replaced or reset. I hope this helps. Karl
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Yes Deborah you can check fuses with the Multimeter. Most important is to make sure the power to the dryer is off before you start. If the power is on to the dryer you could be KILLED. Once you have the power off, remove the fuse. Then set the Multimmeter to Ohms. Touch the Black and Red probes to the fuse. If the Ohms shows Zero the fuse is good. If the meter does not move the fuse is blown or Tripped and it must be replaced or reset.I hope this helps. KarlKarl J Aspgren answered on May 13, 2014
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Yes Deborah you can check fuses with the Multimeter. Most important is to make sure the power to the dryer is off before you start. If the power is on to the dryer you could be KILLED. Once you have the power off, remove the fuse. Then set the Multimmeter to Ohms. Touch the Black and Red probes to the fuse. If the Ohms shows Zero the fuse is good. If the meter does not move the fuse is blown or Tripped and it must be replaced or reset.I hope this helps. Karl
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I do not believe so, however you can test your unit by preparing a proper ice bath: http://www.thermoworks.com/blog/2010/10/making-a-proper-ice-bath/
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I used it on my xaa when I got the t5 error. It took care of it. Basically the dryer would start for a few seconds then shut off and beep while flashing the t 5 error. Just check to make sure it's actually heating by cycling it several times. If it gets warm inside replace the thermistor. There are YouTube videos on how to do it
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yes but careful with a hair dryer, it shot out sparks close to my girlfriends. it is ok for electronics.
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I think that this would work very well. I have used this to measure temps on computer processors and heat buildup on electrical components. should do what you want.
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I don't see any reason why not. This just adapts the prongs and has nothing to do with downstream ( what you plug in) appliances. As with something that requires so much wattage... you might want to check and see if the wall socket has a GFI on it in case that gets tripped, should your hair dryer GFI not trip.
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It's a standard 120-volt grounded outlet, so if you mean a hair dryer then yes. But not a clothes dryer of course.
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Yea, I would assume. I used it to protect a PID controller. Standard outlets are 15a at 110/120v and you pick the fuse to go in it. 1a to 15a fuses... work fine for me
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Sorry, I don't know-- I don't have one to test. You should call the manufacturer.
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No this is not to be used with blowers ,heaters and other appliances also please check what wattage does your appliance requires
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it has a 20 amp plug where your dryer has a 30 or 40 amp. they are not the same.
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I am sure you COULD, but I wouldn't. I am no electrician, but I believe that if your dryer does not have the third wire, this device will not provide the protection that it is designed to provide. It would be a waste of money.
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I wouldn't think for the dryer because the plug is a different configuration and the wire is a larger gauge. Possibly could use for the washer but i wouldn't.
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Basically it shuts the dryer off when it gets to hot. Sometimes if it does get too hot it can blow the fuse. Then you have to buy a new thermal fuse.
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Yes you can do that but you may need to change the plug to match the dryer outlet
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It is for rv's but regardless it has 4 prong female to 3 prong male. Will not allow an older dryer to plug into newer wiring.
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It shouldn't do that. I used it several times and it helped some when my car heater didn't work, but stopped working after a bit. Not sure if it was the fan or the fuse. It does have a warranty, and amazon does have a good return policy, so you may want to return it if it's not too late.