does anyone know where to purchase replacement probes ?? or for that matter verify/test that the humidity probe is functional??
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Personally I would get a new one, you can find them cheap on eBay, or Amazon. If your lucky at that time. Men works perfect - bought 2 at the same time. Bobby
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You can test humidity calibration by making a simple test chamber. In a sealable plastic container, place a tray of common table salt and water (excess salt to make sure it is a "saturated" solution). Place the humidity probe inside the container (do NOT let it set in the solution!), seal it up, and let it set in a constant temperature location for a day. I forget what the exact humidity ought to be, but it's around 70% and you can google it to find what the "exact" number should be. It's the same principle as the cigar hygrometer test kit already mentioned.
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You can get another one on the internet, go back to the same site you bought (Image Digital) from they should have it their. Just the (PROBE!)
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Personally I would get a new one, you can find them cheap on eBay, or Amazon. If your lucky at that time. Men works perfect - bought 2 at the same time.Bobby
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I used a cigar hygrometer calibration kit to test it. Inexpensive and accurate way to test the probe for accuracy.
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Take a chance and order new ones. I am now on my second timer. The 1st one stopped working after 3 days (in a test environment) but, the 2nd one has worked flawlessly for years now.
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I assume the replacement you are talking about is the probe. As I mentioned in my review, it appears to be fragile--I've also had multiple failures. By handling it very carefully, especially at the joint where the probe joins the cable, I've kept mine going for several months now.
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Make sure the desired humidity is set with the up/down arrows, or it will just be a fan which may feel cool. The level must be reset after a power outage or unplugging.
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It's pretty easy, the same as so many brands that are obviously all the same. 1. wipe the probe with a coarse towel or a white (fine ) Scotchbrite pad. 2. put the probe deep or all the way to the bottom of your pot. 3. All the way to the right is wet, middle is moist, left (red) is dry. 4. Take it out of the dirt and wipe it off with a coarse towel. 5. Add water to plants if necessary. 6. DO NOT LEAVE THE PROBE IN THE DIRT FOR AN EXTENDED TIME ( more than a couple of minutes) as the probe could be damaged from long term contact with moisture. Years ago, I left one ine pot for constant monitoring so I learned the hard way. My experience has been that it will need to be replaced every 2-4 years. It's probably the most economical of my gardening supplies. When you get a new one, they always seem to read a little different than the old ones, but follow and everything will turn out OK.
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No! The product only comes with one sensor that reads temp only. If you want to know the humidity, you must purchase a separate sensor...approx. $30.
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What I did was look at Sears online to determine model # for my replacement part. I also checked other websites with model# to make sure I had right part. Best I can do for you. Look at G.E. Site too for model # then google part number to cross reference in case the part is the same but # is different. My part number was different from ge part but other sites showed it being the exact same part. My new probe works fine.
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Just reports humidity. My humidity sensor is so-so and doesn't work after an extended period of time (24hrs). So basically I leave it off
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your trying to check the ambient temp and the tip should be not be touching the grate ....rember its the tip of the probe that does the reading >>>>> it comes with a holder
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Eric:Like you, I was unable to get a direct read from either of my 2 remote sensors. It, supposedly, will use the readings to "average" the temps, but like you, I would love to see a direct read-out on the face of the stat!Sorry I couldn't help you . . .Mike
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Hmmm. Just make sure you have humidity level at 50 or 55, fan on auto. Open windows? A no no. If all that doesn't work, sounds defective.
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Make sure you have tightened the probes tightly. I have used one for years and never had a problem.
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I bought the unit with two probes. One was defective (didn't work) and I replaced it. The other has worked flawlessly for several months now. Of course I treat it with great respect. It seems to be the luck of the draw.
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I have not had occasion to need a probe, but you might try this link. http://www.maverickhousewares.com/parts_and_service.htm
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I just want to reiterate another persons comment above. If you get the "HHH" display, it is the probe that has gone bad. It just happened to me. But I had ordered a spare probe, so I was quickly back in business.
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Shoot the supplier an email. Worst case scenario: just buy a new one locally.
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Look on the instructions. There are 6' probes available that you can order through the seller.