RWOOD77 0 Posted June 5, 2013 Hi, I bought my heat press about 8 months ago. I set the temprature on 315 degrees for 15 seconds. I've left it on this setting for 8 months without changing it. Two nights ago the temprature rose above 315 without me changing the setting. I turned it off and unplugged it and tried it again the next day and when I did the warm up it warmed 315 degrees. I pressed 2 shirts and turned the machine off. Later that same day I turned it back on and without changing any setting it rose above the 315 degrees that I have it set on.. Is this a known problem? Do you have any advise on how to correct this issue? Thanks for your time, Robbie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mfatty500 454 Posted June 5, 2013 I'm no expert by no means but maybe you could tell us what brand it is. Could be a relay, t-stat, thermometer not working etc. Oh, and welcome aboard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted June 5, 2013 my guess is this one - have you called support?http://www.uscutter.com/15-x-15-Digital-Swing-arm-Heat-Press Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skarekrow 1,842 Posted June 5, 2013 How much above 315 was it reading? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted June 5, 2013 Mine will fluctuate 3 or 4 degrees in day to day operations. If it's more than 5 degrees over you may have issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skarekrow 1,842 Posted June 5, 2013 Mine's (Gecko 15x15) only fluctuates when using it... otherwise it's within a degree of the temp I have it set on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted June 5, 2013 My 15x15 will fluctuate 2 degrees sitting and up to 4 in use. .My hat press stays in a 5 degree range all the time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted June 9, 2013 RWood77 get a temp sensor gun and let the heat press heat up. check to see if its actually getting that hot. there might be a bug in the temp sensor. Mines like skarekrows and only when I close it, i thinking wires are lose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wildgoose 4,200 Posted June 11, 2013 I have the swing away 15"x15" heat press and mine fluctuates a little above then a little below during use. Just keep an eye on it, as long as it doesn't just keep going up without stopping you should be ok. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend getting an infrared temp gun to check your temperature because my digital readout is not even close to either C or F temperatures. I have played around with the thermal temp gun so I knw where it should be for various materials but I still check it regularly to be sure. I was having problems getting things to go right until I got the temp gun now life is good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
