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Hi db.... I have an vintage brower I found in the barn of the house we bought.... wanting to fire it up and you know a lot about them. Could you give me some tips or operating instructions. I am missing the shroud over the wafer inside, is that essential? And what about the light bulb... size? Is it necessary? Would love to hear back from you!!!!
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Thank you in advance,
Leslie
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Thank you in advance,
Leslie
If the wafer is working properly, the pilot light and the heating element will slowly cycle off and on as the wafer expands and contracts as it reacts to the temperature change. This is what regulates the temperature.
Turn your adjusting screw clockwise a turn or two. The light and element will shut off until the temperature drops, then it should start cycling as stated above. If it doesn't cycle off and on the wafer is probably bad. Wait a while and see where the temperature stabilizes.Then make small adjustments to dial in the temperature you want. Clockwise for cooler counterclockwise for warmer.
It is important to note that once you get it dialed in tighten the wing nut and leave it alone. When you load a batch of eggs the temperature will probably drop and take a while to recover, as it takes some time to warm up the mass of eggs. Don't try to make it warm up faster by changing the adjustment.
pm me your email address so I can send you the instruction sheets.
db