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  1. 30th March 2009, 11:44 AM #1
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    Thermoguard or VDO EGT gauge

    Anyone got a preference between the two? VDO seems dearer but a round gauge is easier to fit and electronic easier to trace the wires. But about twice the price
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  2. 30th March 2009, 12:51 PM #2
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    i really like the thermoguard unit myself, very rapid response to what is going on at the coal face....
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    The gauge isn't going to matter much. It's the probe that determines how fast it's going to respond.
    I've got a 3mm and 6mm probe, the 6mm moves at a glacial pace.
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    I have one of these good little unit
    DIGITAL EGT THERMOMETER PYROMETER W/ Probe - eBay Thermometers, Test Equipment, Electrical Test Equipment, Business Industrial. (end time 08-Apr-09 01:58:47 AEST)
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    have had both

    imho the thermoguard seems to be more accurate / stable when there is major fluctuations going on.

    that said the cheaper one does do the job, just seems to flutter at times.. but that could be my setup.
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    i prefer the VDO unit, i really hate the look of the thermoguard digital type gauge, and the numbers flashing up and down in red would drive me insane

    cheers phil
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    Quote Originally Posted by rangieman View Post
    I have one of these good little unit
    DIGITAL EGT THERMOMETER PYROMETER W/ Probe - eBay Thermometers, Test Equipment, Electrical Test Equipment, Business Industrial. (end time 08-Apr-09 01:58:47 AEST)
    I have one of them too. 100% happy.
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  8. 30th March 2009, 08:07 PM #8
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    Rangieman and iszuzover

    I've opted to go with the Thermometer (you have) seems to do everything I need and will match the engine watchdog which I'll mount in close proximity.

    Thanks everyone for your input.
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    Quote Originally Posted by incisor View Post
    have had both

    imho the thermoguard seems to be more accurate / stable when there is major fluctuations going on.

    that said the cheaper one does do the job, just seems to flutter at times.. but that could be my setup.
    Might of had something to do if you used the supplied thermo probe (too short)

    I have had mine fitted to a 300Tdi and Now a Td5 and in both cases i fitted a longer thermo probe with accuate readings and no fluttering
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  10. 30th March 2009, 09:51 PM #10
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    Rangieman,

    Should I be asking the US supplier for an longer probe and if so do you have a recomended probe lenght.
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