Is the probe on this unit waterproof? Can it be submerged and be used as a heater controller in an aquarium?
1953958
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.
1953959
I had heard it was waterproof but wasn't really sure until I literally took the plunge and put mine in water a few days ago and its still working just fine ... and it's keeping my keezer at a MUCH more constant temperature then strapping the probe to the outside of a keg ever did!!
703229
It is fully submersible. I use it in a 2 gallon tank for a betta, shrimp, and dwarf frogs. Also extremely accurate. I just took a look at the reviews. First of all, this heater is for a small tank, maybe max of 2 gallons. The room it is in stays about 68 degrees, and this heater maintains the water temp at 78 degrees. Secondly, it has a minimum water line, but the entire unit can be submerged. One reviewer said that he didn't know what the factory preset was, I put it, started it up and then adjusted it up to 78 degrees. I think the preset was probably 72. This was the smallest heater I could find that was controlled with a thermostat.
152027
Don,t see why not, temp is temp. Inside the probe is a thermpcouple, that sendstiny amounts of electricity to the meter which is read in degs. But keep it feom gettingwet where the wire comes out of the probe.
768605
Yes, but hard to judge the long term affects. If you're asking whether or not you can submerge the electrode housing it is not designed to be water tight. As such corrosion could occur with internal electronic connections after a period of time. The metal probe extensions are a rust resistant alloy and do not corrode with neutral pH liquids. Can you provide more specifics about your application?
2032731
The main unit is not. I have the temperature probe in a high-humidity environment (beer fridge)but the probe is not submerged.
86913
I can't state for certain whether they are waterproof or not; however, I've used this tool many times and it is still working as well as the day I bought it. I don't immerse the probe fully into water, I simply soak and rinse the probe with hot soapy water and rinse.
1448319
Yes it is fully submersible. I haven't had mine for too long bit it works great. I have it in a 60 gallon tank and it keeps it at exactly the temp I need
459496
The unit IS submersible but the power conditioner needs to remain dry. There's about 3 feet of cord to work with though. I'd say it's made for indoor aquarium use. Outdoor pond might give it a beating.
1257796
Yes it is waterproof. The unit is encased in a heavy plastic case with substantial wiring.
1520959
Yes it is waterproof. I also used it to hook up a gas fire pit. Works just great!
18831
When washing the device off under running water, yes the unit is sealed, however, there are two small vent holes, just behind the power button which should be covered with your thumb. As for your question, the scanning/detector part of the device can only be submersed in water which is about 4 inches. The entire unit should not go with you to the bottom of the river, lake, ocean, or swimming pool. The device meets IEC 60529 IP 66 dust and water resistance standards. Hopefully that answers you question. If the area in question is bigger than a normal size puddle or pothole just scoop out what you need to scan, place the material in a bucket with some water and power-up the detector... When washing the device off under running water, yes the unit is sealed, however, there are two small vent holes, just behind the power button which should be covered with your thumb. As for your question, the scanning/detector part of the device can only be submersed in water which is about 4 inches. The entire unit should not go with you to the bottom of the river, lake, ocean, or swimming pool. The device meets IEC 60529 IP 66 dust and water resistance standards. Hopefully that answers you question. If the area in question is bigger than a normal size puddle or pothole just scoop out... » Read More When washing the device off under running water, yes the unit is sealed, however, there are two small vent holes, just behind the power button which should be covered with your thumb. As for your question, the scanning/detector part of the device can only be submersed in water which is about 4 inches. The entire unit should not go with you to the bottom of the river, lake, ocean, or swimming pool. The device meets IEC 60529 IP 66 dust and water resistance standards. Hopefully that answers you question. If the area in question is bigger than a normal size puddle or pothole just scoop out what you need to scan, place the material in a bucket with some water and power-up the detector... « Show Less
284672
Yes, the probe (thermocouple) is sealed in rubber and should be waterproof.
86916
While I do use this probe to monitor water temp, I don't fully immerse it, as the wire behind the metal portion of the probe is covered in plastic & I don't want it to melt. If I use it to monitor other food temperatures, just wipe off the metal part of the probe & don't let the plastic touch anything hot, like pots, pans, etc. Shorter answer: I don't know & haven't tried to find out.
1812611
This is not the item for you. First of all this is for fish aquariums not for cooking. And second of all this is not made for temperatures that high. It will not read the temperature of the water. It will SET the temperature of the water, in which case you manually set the thermometer to a degree between 68F to 93F. Again this is for keeping fish alive not cooking them.
808837
Considering the sensitivity of the metal cable, it seems to be the part that always fails, I would only wipe the system off with a wet sponge and not risk it being soaked, rusted, or ????. The heat will no doubt take of any grunge on cable, leave it alone and just wipe off the probe.
477418
It works well in my mind Fluval SPEC Desktop Glass Aquarium, 2-gallon. The heater itself need to be submerged at all time.
86915
Wash probe by hand being careful NOT to immerse in water. So the answer is NO. :)