My oil tank sensor is registering 47.5°C inside its black plastic case in the sun... Its only PLA...
Black plastic in the sun...
Jun 24, 2026
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I plonked a failed PETG print outdoors earlier just to see how it fares, I think it's cooled down since then ...
Well the sensor is still working. Its in the shade now at a reasonable
33.8°CUFH heated areas downstairs at a cool 25°C.
Upstairs with windows open its a slightly stuffy 30°C.
Local airbase says its 32°C
Nothing to get excited about really
Going down to airfields south of London its 34°C
No doubt at Kew gardens it will be a 'record 45°C'
A glorious day all in all. To do the square root of sweet fanny adams. I may get a cold drink later....
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