Dollar bill test question?

[John Fortier]

What exactly am I looking for with the bill test? Should I be able to pull it out with some effort, no effort or not with out tearing it? Reason I am asking our stove was serviced ( total clean ) and we had a 3/4 " that was replaced with a 1/2" as tech said he has never seen the 3/4" . I tightened the latch as far as it will go and hence my question. Is a phone call needed ..... an answer here will tell. Thanks!

 

[DAKSY]

There should be a LOT of drag on the dollar bill.
If it's totally stuck to the point of tearing when you pull on it, that's not a bad thing,
but too loose is not good...

 

[John Fortier]

Thanks Daksy...Another question..as the stove heats would that seal the door tighter?

 

[DAKSY]

Metal DOES expand as it's heated, but the expansion is not enough to seal a gasket gap.

 

[John Fortier]

Again I thank you.

 

[Owen1508]

we had a 3/4 " that was replaced with a 1/2" as tech said he has never seen the 3/4"

They do make 3/4" gasket

 

[moey]

If it calls for 3/4 inch it should have 3/4 inch. I guess if you scrunched up a 1/2 it would work for a while. Ive always been able to pull out paper with some effort sometimes it will tear.

Take a lighter and go around the door and see if the flame gets sucked in that is another way to check.

 

[John Fortier]

Thanks all ..will try the lighter test.