I intend to use the cable in an aquaponic's system to warm both fish & tables. Can the cable be placed under water with thermo outside?
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I use it outside in the snow and rain without any problems. It appears sealed, and I have not had any problems after a winter of use, but do not know that this was a recommended use....
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Both the probe and the wire are submersible, not the union where they meet. Do not put in dishwasher, or soak it in water- for cleaning purposes.
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No. I would not recommend burying this cable. In my opinion the outer covering is only meant to be used above ground
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This is Steve at Aqua Products... the unit may not work well under the cover as the floating cable may not function properly if it is in contact with the cover.
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This cable is not designed to be in water but works great on the outside of the pipe.
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You certainly can! Just keep the cable out of the water(especially where it connects to the probe). I also suggest using a dremel cutter to make a 3/8" long slit at the top of the cooking chamber rim to run the cable through to avoid crimping when you put the lid on. FWIW: The pic with the 4 therms on the product page is mine. : )
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The cable can be used outdoor is not exposed to directly sun or rain. Or it can be used within a hose for protection.
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Yes, it should be fine buried under the gravel provided you have a thermometer, which you really must have no matter where you place it. Heat rises, so placing it on the bottom probably is the most efficient, meaning it will get the tank as warm as is possible. If it is too warm, raise the heater up nearer the surface and increase or add some water movement. If it's still too warm, you need to put it on a timer, an external thermostat, or purchase a lower wattage heater. The 'water line' indicated on this heater is to insure it is well submerged, not to indicate that any part needs to be above the water. The heater is 100% submersible, it can and should be completely underwater. Yes, it should be fine buried under the gravel provided you have a thermometer, which you really must have no matter where you place it. Heat rises, so placing it on the bottom probably is the most efficient, meaning it will get the tank as warm as is possible. If it is too warm, raise the heater up nearer the surface and increase or add some water movement. If it's still too warm, you need to put it on a timer, an external thermostat, or purchase a lower wattage heater. The 'water line' indicated on this heater is to insure it is well submerged, not to indicate that any part needs to be... » Read More Yes, it should be fine buried under the gravel provided you have a thermometer, which you really must have no matter where you place it. Heat rises, so placing it on the bottom probably is the most efficient, meaning it will get the tank as warm as is possible. If it is too warm, raise the heater up nearer the surface and increase or add some water movement. If it's still too warm, you need to put it on a timer, an external thermostat, or purchase a lower wattage heater. The 'water line' indicated on this heater is to insure it is well submerged, not to indicate that any part needs to be above the water. The heater is 100% submersible, it can and should be completely underwater. « Show Less
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The cable is designed to be exposed to the heat. I've used mine in both the expected environment and on the Barbie.The unit has worked flawlessly. Just how is the unit "failing"? If the meat you're cooking is bone-in you need to be carefulnot to allow the probe to touch the bone. (Bone conducts heat more efficiently than meat and will yield a false reading leading toinsufficiently cooked meat.
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This cable can be used to keep aquarium water at a constant temp and to heat the substrate to aid plant growth.
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The cable itself is but the ends do not create a waterproof seal. If you put them underneath something (ie. table) then they'll be fine but covering the ends in both situations is recommended for outdoor use
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I don't have one of those but I do not see why it couldn't. The cable does floor o the surface of the pool. But I would think it would skim under the cover.
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It needs to be entirely submerged (except for the power chord). The instructions warn about letting the water get below the heating element which can cause damage.
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The Heat Cable get noticeably warm, but not hot, should be just about right for reptiles that would be moving on and off of the cable. I am using mine in a non traditional way to keep a portion of my household well water pump from freezing during the night. I have mine setup on a timer so it only runs during the coldest part of the night.
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No - the instructions clearly state that the cable should not be placed in water! To clean the probe, just wipe off the tip with a cloth or napkin. Don't let the cable get wet. I have owned one for years, and it has always worked fine until recently. I had to replace the cable.
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seems to me they come with about 3-4 feet of wire. The wire is insulated, and submersible, but I'd avoid putting the connection underwater. Even with heat-shrink, it's bound to fail eventually if you do.
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you may want to silicon the probe only to the tank. You shouldn't get the terminal between the probe and the cable wet. You can set the thermostat to warm temps as well as cold