I installed several BBQ thermometers to monitor temps in some (to me) strategic spots. It will be interesting to watch as the burns progress.
This one will tell me the temp of the preheated air entering the single port air inlet manifold. Probably should be insulated so these are about temps but good enough for trends.
NEW. This is the temp of the hot gas exiting the burner shell and flowing into the side of the cyclone inside the preheat shroud. Again, could be insulated. The poly was used to cover the connection while the caulk cured. I should have removed it for the debut, lol.
This is the temperature of the gas exiting the top of the cyclone and headed for the cooling tubes (radiator). This will give me sense of the temp drop through the cyclone. If this temp gets too low some condensation may occur in the cyclone.
This shows the temp of the gas exiting the radiator and headed for the filter.
I can use the lighting port to insert a temp prob into the oxidation zone. This is the temp I am most interested in.
Yes, everything got a new coat of paint all the same shade and sheen, lol.