Unique
Way to Measure Temperature A
Heating Element Turned Sensor
Forget
those expensive temperature sensors. Now you can
use an ordinary heating element like a soldering
iron to measure temperature. Daniel’s upgraded
soldering iron will be a great addition to your
workbench.
There
are many applications that involve the conversion
of electric current into heat by means of a
heating element with some degree of temperature
control. Hot water boilers, kettles, and irons
are typical examples. In this article, I’ll
explain how you can eliminate the need for a
temperature sensor by using the heating element
itself to accurately measure temperature (see
Photo 1).
