17-02-2021, 10:54 AM
back to the acceptable difference in temperature. I did some tests with a thermal imaging camera a few years back (we made them for firefighters so I borrowed one for a weekend).
I found that unsurprisingly at first the temperature gradient was clear to see, with the hot area by the top hose.
However, after a few minutes it really did even out. Of course for the radiator to be working the temperature at the bottom must be colder than the top, but 80 degrees to 10 degrees suggests a super cooling radiator.
my picture below was after a 15 minute run. 80 degree at top and if i recall was about 60 at the bottom.
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I found that unsurprisingly at first the temperature gradient was clear to see, with the hot area by the top hose.
However, after a few minutes it really did even out. Of course for the radiator to be working the temperature at the bottom must be colder than the top, but 80 degrees to 10 degrees suggests a super cooling radiator.
my picture below was after a 15 minute run. 80 degree at top and if i recall was about 60 at the bottom.
P7030_sn1549(black)_72.jpg (Size: 10.19 KB / Downloads: 434)
Enjoy yourself, it's later than you think!