Glad to hear someone else purchased one - that is from the ebay? My order should be here late next week - I had been wondering what temperature it would get to. With only 160C, it won't quite do for the Brother 2140 printer - I don't think anyway. Keep us informed about what temperature control you use.
What is it using for a temperature sensor? Sorta hoping it might be a termosister - wouldn't that allow me to just series a resistor to increase the temperature?... say up to 200C??? Naw, I'll bet 200C sould melt some parts.... Just wonder how high it would go for short term use? Just long enought to run a board thru 2 or 3 times?
Thanks for posting your info.
73 de Ken H>
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> I could not resist getting one of these laminators to check it out. Had no need for it because I have a GBC 18 inch laminator.
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> Anyhow, wanted to check temp, so I installed a thermocouple and checked it out.
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> With the 3 mil setting it goes up to 160C, peaks at 169C, falls back to 110C, switches off, falls to 108 Lowest temp. Big range so temp control will be added for sure.
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> With 5 mil setting it goes up to 160C, peaks at 166C, falls to 122C, and low is 120C.
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> Amazing they can sell this unit for $24.95 including shipping.
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> Fed up to .031 material with no problem. Have not tried .063.
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> Ed Smith
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