I know this thread is old, but since this thread I have acquired a HAKKO 485 ... I might just do some tests myself.
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I wonder if simply a pair of carbon electrodes physically dipped in the TIN could be used to measure the level based on resistance. I don't think the Carbon will react to the TIN (I could be wrong - see note) and certainly could withstand the heat.
Note: About the only thing I could find in the way of a Carbon and Sn reaction is that SnO2 (Tin Oxide) will release Carbon Monoxide and Tin in a Reduction reaction rather than an Oxidization reaction. So with that said you should have adequate ventilation which I hope you would anyway.
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I know this thread is old, but since this thread I have acquired a HAKKO 485 ... I might just do some tests myself.
Video Link:
I wonder if simply a pair of carbon electrodes physically dipped in the TIN could be used to measure the level based on resistance. I don't think the Carbon will react to the TIN (I could be wrong - see note) and certainly could withstand the heat.
Note: About the only thing I could find in the way of a Carbon and Sn reaction is that SnO2 (Tin Oxide) will release Carbon Monoxide and Tin in a Reduction reaction rather than an Oxidization reaction. So with that said you should have adequate ventilation which I hope you would anyway.