DMM thermocouple cant reach alternator.
My Sears clamp on Digital MultiMeter Model # 82369, came with a temperature probe.
It is too short to reach my alternator, unless I were to close dog house cover over it. I fear damaging it or getting incorrect readings by doing so, and driving with cover cracked open or off, Is not desirable.
I want to see temp readings, while driving, when the alternator is maxed out on a well depleted battery, with different levels of air moving underhood at different vehicle wpeeds.
Curiosity, nothing more, at this point. But a dedicated CAI might be a future project if temperatures prove alarming.
I hope to get a longer thermocouple/lead.
What do I need to know to begin the hunt for the product I seek?I'd say 5 foot minimum is needed to reach dashboard mounted DMM from alternator.
Are these fairly universal?
If I do get one, Where would be the best spot to attach the probe on the alternator. External case would be easiest, but will it be truly indicative of rectifier heat?
What temperature reading should I expect when maxed out?
It is too short to reach my alternator, unless I were to close dog house cover over it. I fear damaging it or getting incorrect readings by doing so, and driving with cover cracked open or off, Is not desirable.
I want to see temp readings, while driving, when the alternator is maxed out on a well depleted battery, with different levels of air moving underhood at different vehicle wpeeds.
Curiosity, nothing more, at this point. But a dedicated CAI might be a future project if temperatures prove alarming.
I hope to get a longer thermocouple/lead.
What do I need to know to begin the hunt for the product I seek?I'd say 5 foot minimum is needed to reach dashboard mounted DMM from alternator.
Are these fairly universal?
If I do get one, Where would be the best spot to attach the probe on the alternator. External case would be easiest, but will it be truly indicative of rectifier heat?
What temperature reading should I expect when maxed out?
