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Originally Posted by EndlessAzure
I think as a gross rule of thumb you want to get the oil to at least 212F during operation to help boil out any water that inevitably gets absorbed into the oil.
That's why a block-off plate is advisable.
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Water evaporates out of oil, even at less than 212F. You can see an example of this when you boil water on the stove; you'll see vapors before the water is actually boiling.
Oil temp readings from the 86 are ***post cooler***. Your oil is certainly hot enough pre-cooler!
