How To Test Pelton Crane Heating Elements



Testing for continuity does not tell you whether the heating element is good, only that there are no breaks in the wiring. There could still be a short somewhere within the element itself causing your heating problems.


Testing The 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 volt/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 volt/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

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