Is the probe water proof - i.e., can I drop it in to my Mush Tun during the mash?
1307843
sure seems to be, I use it for all aspects of the process including column temp
1307844
No siree-bob! Just the end up to the threads is waterproof, it HAS to be screwed into the tun or it will short out.
1307845
The probe itself seems to be waterproof however the nut and housing above the probe rust quickly.
1307846
As Steven posted; the tip yes but not past the threads. The wires inside the tip may or may not be potted in a water-proof manner. You'd need to cut one open to know for sure. The braided jacket precludes reliably sealing the cable end but it could be run in tubing (such as silicone) if the whole device needs to be immersed. BTW as you know mash tuns are steamy places so even having just the tip immersed it could still eventually short out.
2032730
I don't have expertise in thus area.. Better ask ranco (there is probably a range of temp it is designed to operate under).. There us more to consider then water for outside use; because temperature affects electronic circuits operation (I can't remember if the temp probe had an electrical connection or not.. If the probe has an electrical connection, it can probably operate in a wider temp range). I suspect you can use this outside with out door fittings connected to it..
1846825
It is possible to leave them there, but the probe wire is only silicon and I am not sure it would last. The one I bought lasted only a couple of months and I was only immersing it in hot water.
1139872
No, the aluminum fins in the bottom of the spreader that sift the fertilizer will not handle mulch. And the small opening that the fertilizer drops through would stay plugged up, for sure.
1470258
Yes, if you can keep the unit working. Mine only worked for a couple months then broke. After numerous promises to send working probes I tacked it up as a worthless piece of junk with NO support.
592402
No. The probe is not designed for coming in contact with anything and is enclosed in a plastic cage.
1552993
I would not recommend any attempt to waterproof the probe. Buy a thermowell(a waterproof metal tube sealed on one end and open on the other) and insert the temperature probe into it to measure temperature underwater. You need to use 316 stainless for a salt water aquarium and 304 for fresh water according to a thermowell manufacturer. You will need some way to mount it also. Here are examples for Homebrew use to give you an idea. https://www.brewershardware.com/Thermowells/ . One thing to note, by default if the sensor fails the relay fails shut. You can adjust this in the settings. See the manual. In my case of cooling Homebrew, the freezer would stay on indefinitely, thus freezing the wort. In your case the heater may stay on raising the temp too high. Again, check the manual for your specific application.
1316640
I've found that there hasn't been any significant heat loss as a result, but having hot liquid in the tun does tend to push up on the lid a bit. I just sit on it. For the price, this is the best option for making a mash tun.
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.
1345542
In my experience, the probe and the rubber covered wire are waterproof. I have not attempted to sink the housing with the battery.
284672
Yes, the probe (thermocouple) is sealed in rubber and should be waterproof.
2132361
Yes. I put the probe tip in ice water and got the reading down as low as 35° F. Just don't get the entire probe wet or it will short out.
1983575
Leaving it in the soil will compromise the meter. It is not designed for that purpose.
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.
1994258
The module is not waterproof, but u can put the probe in the tank and it will work fine.
1446899
The probe needs to be long enough otherwise you would melt the plastic. The probe length is several feet.
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?