Cheap Water proof Thermometer
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- CaptMorgan
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Cheap Water proof Thermometer
I just ordered a pair of these aquarium thermometers to monitor my cooling water. They used to be $5.55 a pair, I got them for $2.99.
I recirculate water from a 54 liter tote using a pond pump. I was using a hard to read floating glass thermometer, this should simplify things a little. I thought this might help you guys and save you some cash too.
I recirculate water from a 54 liter tote using a pond pump. I was using a hard to read floating glass thermometer, this should simplify things a little. I thought this might help you guys and save you some cash too.
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Re: Cheap Water proof Thermometer
Lots of applications and cheap! Thanks Captain, i just ordered 2. Will use for mash temp and fermenter temp
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Re: Cheap Water proof Thermometer
Thanks, Capt. I’ve always wondered about the coolant temp at the surface and the bottom of my barrel over the course of a run. Same for the temps at the top/bottom inside my kiln (between 110F - 140F).
Ordered two sets.
Ordered two sets.
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Re: Cheap Water proof Thermometer
Damn Captain , thats cheap .
I got one looks the same but got brand name on it . Cost me $19.95 AUD ... thought I had a bargin .... apparently not
I got one looks the same but got brand name on it . Cost me $19.95 AUD ... thought I had a bargin .... apparently not
My recommended goto .
https://homedistiller.org/wiki/index.ph ... ion_Theory
https://homedistiller.org/wiki/index.ph ... ion_Theory
Re: Cheap Water proof Thermometer
I can't see any reference to the thermometer, just out of curiosity a link?
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I found similar on eBay for around $4 each and got a little carried away for a while. These needed external power though, so I wired them all up to a christmas light power adapter.
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Yes ... tubbsy
Love your work
My recommended goto .
https://homedistiller.org/wiki/index.ph ... ion_Theory
https://homedistiller.org/wiki/index.ph ... ion_Theory
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Re: Cheap Water proof Thermometer
I have already tried to turn it off (ublock origin), an amazon icon appears but it is not clickable .... firefox is in restrictive mode, that could be it.frunobulax wrote: ↑Mon Jan 18, 2021 3:02 amI had the same thing happen...Turn off your AD Blocker.
And I may order 2 also.
PS ... I just tried it, the restrictive mode was the cause.
Re: Cheap Water proof Thermometer
I have seen those thermometers many times on aliexpress and they are also very cheap. For those who use a large bin for cooling water, there are also (analog) suction cup thermometers, useful perhaps to be applied to the container wall.
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Re: Cheap Water proof Thermometer
They look exactly the same as supplied with a T500 reflux still......if so the only " water proof" part is the probe and the wire leading to the thermometer.