- 230 degrees- 234 degrees = threading
- 234 degrees – 240 degrees = soft ball
- 244 degrees – 248 degrees = firm ball
- 250 degrees – 266 degrees =hard ball
- 270 degrees - 290 degrees = soft crack
- 300 degrees – 310 degrees = hard crack
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