How To Test Pelton Crane Heating Elements
This test consists of measuring the amount of resistance in the element. To do this, first, turn the autoclave off and unplug it from the wall
WARNING: CURRENT MUST NOT BE PRESENT WHEN MEASURING RESISTANCE.
Set your ohm meter on 200 ohms (200 NOT 200k). The ohms range is located within the Omega Ω (look for this
symbol) section of your meter. It is also the area with the "k" ranges (ie: 2000k,. 200k, 20K and then 2000, 200)
Place a probe from the ohm meter on each wire where it connects to the element (it really doesn't matter which color probe goes where). Compare your readings to the ranges for your heating element as determined below
For the heating element to be good, it must fall within the resistance range in the table below. If it is outside of the range for your heating element, then it is no good and needs to be replaced. Clicking On The Part Number will take you to the replacement heater for your unit
Model |
Part # |
Volts |
Watts |
Amps |
Resistance |
Resistance Range |
FL Heating Element |
PCH022-564 |
120v |
1000 Watts |
8.333amps |
~14.5 Ohms |
13.05 - 15.95 ohms |
FL2 Heating Element |
PCH022-558 |
120v |
1000 Watts |
8.333 amps |
~14.5 Ohms |
13.02 - 15.95 ohms |
GN Heating Element |
PCH021-575 |
120v |
1600 Watts |
13.333 amps |
~9 Ohms |
8.1 - 9.9 ohms |
HP Heating Element |
PCH021-585 |
120v |
1600 Watts |
13.333 amps |
~9 Ohms |
8.1 - 9.9 ohms |
HP2 Heating Element |
PCH021-592 |
120v |
1600 Watts |
13.333 amps |
~9 Ohms |
8.1 - 9.9 ohms |
MAGNACLAVE Wall Heater Strip |
PCH089-281 |
208v |
500 Watts |
2.404 amps |
~87 Ohms |
78.3 - 95.7 ohms |
MAGNACLAVE Wall Heater Strip |
PCH092-283 |
240v |
500 Watts |
2.083 amps |
~115 Ohms |
103.5 - 126.5 ohms |
OCM Heating Element |
PCH024-028 |
120v |
1250 Watts |
10.417 amps |
~12 Ohms |
10.8 - 13.2 ohms |
OCM Heating Element |
PCH048-029 |
120v |
1250 Watts |
10.417 amps |
~12 Ohms |
10.8 - 13.2 ohms |
OCR Heating Element |
PCH023-103 |
120v |
1600 Watts |
13.333 amps |
~9 Ohms |
8.1 - 9.9 ohms |
OCR Plus Heating Element |
PCH023-156 |
120v |
1600 Watts |
13.333 amps |
~9 Ohms |
8.1 - 9.9 ohms |
SENTRY Heater Side Element |
PCH147-191 |
120v |
100 Watts |
0.8333 amps |
~144.0 Ohms |
129.6 - 158.4 ohms |
SENTRY Heating Element |
PCH024-190 |
120v |
1250 Watts |
10.417 amps |
~12 Ohms |
10.8 - 13.2 ohms |
VALIDATOR 8 Heater & Plug Assembly |
PCH095-408 |
120v |
952 Watts |
7.933 amps |
~15 Ohms |
13.5 - 16.5 ohms |
VALIDATOR PLUS 8 Heater & Plug Assembly |
PCH190-466 |
180v |
920 Watts |
5.111 amps |
~17 Ohms |
4.6 - 5.6 ohms |
VALIDATOR 10 Heater & Plug Assembly |
PCH096-608 |
120v |
1360 Watts |
12 amps |
~10 Ohms |
9.0 - 11.0 ohms |
VALIDATOR PLUS 10 Heater & Plug Assembly |
PCH191-656 |
180v |
1360 Watts |
7.556 amps |
~12 Ohms |
10.8 - 13.2 ohms |