Is the included sensor waterproof? I'm considering a DIY Sous-Vide project. Thanks!
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I would think it is, I have never immersed it, nor have I read of anyone doing so. It is covered in plastic, so I think you'll be fine.
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It is very difficult to keep the probe cable from dropping below the water level. I place the probe inside a plastic bag and then put into the water bath. The opeing of the bag is always above water level, so no water will get in. It does not affect the temperature reading. Works good with sous vide cooking. I use this controller with a crock pot.
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Lois, it will be a few days before I get out to the cabin to check. Look for an update on Wednesday evening Jan 8 or Thursday. / P Hi Lois, The WS-04 (which I just looked at) has a sensor unit that--as shipped--is snapped into the bottom base of the unit, right next to the 9V battery compartment. In this configuration, the unit can simply be placed on the floor. The sensor unit can also be un-clipped from the unit for placement wherever you would like to put it. The sensor is connected (soldered) to the siren circuit board by an INCLUDED COILED-UP WIRE, which--according to information on the package--is 6 feet long. As shipped, that wire is tucked into the unit and out of sight. If you also want to connect the Water Siren to an external dial-out device you will need to supply your own 2-conductor 26-18 AWG wire. / Pete
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no, the sensor is housed in that little thing sticking up out of the unit in the photo. it's connected by a short wire to the unit so i imagine you could cut it and attach your own sensor to it.
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On the back of the sensor, there are 2 sensors or contact points. When water touches the 2 points it completes the circuit. It is designed to sit in a drip pan of some sort. You would have to make your own mounts. I believe it senses ambient temp.
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I bought this as a gift as I received a similar one as one. For mine, the outside sensor should be sheltered from direct sunlight as you want the temperature to reflect "in the shade." How you could do this without "getting rained on" is beyond me. Mine is under an eve. If you have no eve access, I suggest you improvise a simple one. make sure there's enough circulation room as to not trap heat and damage the sensor or at least cause it to give invalid readings. Good luck...
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None what so ever.I stopped using it after 6 months as one sensor failed and too much hassle to get a replacement.
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No. I had to replace my sensor awhile back because I was getting hot water through the cold water tap. You need the sensor valve for it to work correctly.
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It is waterproof...I leave mine out year round...in harsh below zero weather to 100+...not a problem.
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As loong as you don`t put the actual Detector Head in the water... Yes The coil is well built and may be water proofed... BUT I SUGEST YOU CALL GARRETT at: Garrett Electronics, Inc. 1881 W. State St. Garland, TX 75042 Telephone: 1-972-494-6151 Fax: 1-972-494-1881 ASK THEM !!!Hours of Operation: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM M-F CST
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You really need to analyze your work flow. While I could see cycling a few items in and out overlapping their preparation, it's not ideal. You are going to have swings in temp, especially if you are putting frozen items in. I've used sous vides for years in a restaurant environment and one of the best things about them is how they mostly remove time as a cooking factor. If you were going to make steaks for a group and had a few people arriving at 6 and a couple of people that couldn't make it until 8, you could put all the meat in at the same time and there would be almost no difference in the outcome. Extended cooking times break down and soften meats but a small variance of a few hours won't do much. I love my SVS because it sits on my countertop and I use it four or five times a week. That being said, the Polyscience circulating units are much more powerful, precise and better suited for cycling items in and out of the bath because they actively circulate the water. They are very compact and portable and allow you to use a vessel of your choosing. On the downside, they cost a lot more, require setup and most people don't have them insulated as well as a SVS. (Ping pong balls are the best trick in the world if you go with a Polyscienc type unit, if you cover the top of the water with them, you bath will be well insulated and it's effortless to get things in and out.) Sorry for yammering on... Seriously though, get a sousvide and it will open up a whole new world of culinary possibilities. Just don't get on the "everything is better out of a sousvide bandwagon, it's just not true."
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You need not to immerse the probes in water, rather slightly wet a paper towel and clean the probe. I ran my probe under the water causing the probe not to register in the thermometer. We ordered additional probes, all works well now.
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yes the coil is water proof but the box is not i only put my detector about a foot in the water and keep it upright so the water does not draw up the cord into the box .
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In my experience, the probe and the rubber covered wire are waterproof. I have not attempted to sink the housing with the battery.
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Hi Tumang! The computer training is 100% waterproof. But in relation to G5 sensor, you need to put it in a impermeable sack and keep it with you, in your wetsuit, speedo or even under your swim cap.Good luck!
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No. I glued the probe to the inside of an aluminum cigar tube and tried to waterproof that. You can also look for a stainless steel temperature probe that is linear and use the built in temperature offset
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To test my unit I submerged the probe in water that I knew was over/under a given temperature. I didn't read that you could or could not anywhere, all I can say is that I did for a short period of time and that doing so hasn't damaged anything.