Michael Foster wrote:
The heat was detected from the outside of the aluminum tubing, so I'm not sure that the specific heat of the liquid itself is a factor here. OTOH, I'm a pretty fair inventor, but a rotten scientist. The heat was measured in terms of "hotter than hell in a hurry" and "warmed up kinda slow". The temperature of the aluminum tubing was carefully taken by applying my index finger to it.
Oh come on! You didn't use a temperature sensor?!? You tested "dozens of liquids" but you have not bothered to measure the temperature? What a wasted opportunity!
I am sorry to be harsh, but that's stupid. For goodness sake at least install a thermistor. You should probably use some kind of thermal goo from a tube that conducts heat well (I have seen different kinds; I will try to find the names).
- Jed
