Is the sensor waterproof? I would like to use it to measure light levels in various areas in my aquarium.
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Stephen this meter head is not water tight and I don't really know of any that are!! I would take it that you have a salt water reef system??? I owned one for many years and this meter would not be any help to you!! As long as you use either the 50/50 bulb or 10,000k you will have good luck with your fish and coral!!!! Also your plant life will thrive very well!!I hope I was of some help to you!!Walt
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I'm afraid I didn't use it in a water environment, so I don't know. You might place the sensor in an airtight sealable sandwich bag, then tape up the spot where the cord exits.
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I don't believe the IR receiver is waterproof. It has ventilation gaps in the receiver that lead to the circuitry, which would probably be damaged with water. I also think it is more appropriate to call the LED strip weatherproof rather than water proof. You could probably submerge portions of the strip into water without doing any damage, but if you were to submerge the whole thing it would short out at the terminals on the ends.
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Judging from the case and construction it appears to be indoor use. Depending on where you live it may or may not survive the outdoor weather conditions. I would not suggest using it outdoors and direct sunlight since it works on a change in hear, so sunlight will affect it. The same technology is used in outdoor motion sensors for lighting, however those devices incorporate a weatherproof housing and use a photocell to turn them off during the day as to not be affected by sunlight.
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The sensor is not always on. It is on during your activity and when you choose to view it (when not in an activity), but it is not continuously measuring it 24 hours a day. When it is on and working properly, it gives a continuous reading that can be seen in a graph after you upload it it TomTom My Sports. By design , it is not on during swim activities.
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Sorry to say that it is not waterproof. I bought this light for duck hunting, where we walk around in a flooded marsh. There is often drizzle, fog or rain. Thankfully, I have not tripped and caused the light to go underwater. Even so, it was getting fogged up inside the clear lens after each outing. I then applied silicone sealant around the clear lens and around the right and left aluminum heat exchangers. I also wrapped the front bezel assembly with tape, where the black bezel meets the gray body. This has prevented the light from fogging up! Hope this helps someone! Steve Sorry to say that it is not waterproof. I bought this light for duck hunting, where we walk around in a flooded marsh. There is often drizzle, fog or rain. Thankfully, I have not tripped and caused the light to go underwater. Even so, it was getting fogged up inside the clear lens after each outing. I then applied silicone sealant around the clear lens and around the right and left aluminum heat exchangers. I also wrapped the front bezel assembly with tape, where the black bezel meets the gray body. This has prevented the light from fogging up! Hope this helps... » Read More Sorry to say that it is not waterproof. I bought this light for duck hunting, where we walk around in a flooded marsh. There is often drizzle, fog or rain. Thankfully, I have not tripped and caused the light to go underwater. Even so, it was getting fogged up inside the clear lens after each outing. I then applied silicone sealant around the clear lens and around the right and left aluminum heat exchangers. I also wrapped the front bezel assembly with tape, where the black bezel meets the gray body. This has prevented the light from fogging up! Hope this helps someone! Steve « Show Less
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From, my experience, no. The sensor requires a lot of light to shut off. Mine was on all the time.
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it has a water sensor however it gets fully submerged it may go bad. there are metal contacts exposed
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I bought this for a 4 ft. Fluorescent Light for an aquarium, which is why it's waterproof, this one will not work for dimming. They do make a dimming Ballast which will work, but it's dangerous and should be done an electrician.
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I cannot answer as to whether the light is waterproof or not but I do not hesitate to use it in wet conditions. There is an o-ring between the battery and bulb sections which seems to keep moisture out of the light.
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this came with only water sensor . you can purchase different sensors from amazon or manufacture
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I am not really familiar with the procedure for testing aquarium lights, so this is hard to answer. The bottom line is that this meter will measure for comparison light readings, based upon differences in the source of the light. I hope this response is useful.
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I'm a diver. This is NOT a dive light. Might survive a quick drop in a puddle, but no way I would take it diving. My interpretation of the description is that the SWITCH is waterproof. The light does not appear sealed enough to be waterproof.
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The sensor is VERY sensitive. I have one mounted under the kitchen counter. I had to use black electrical tape to block about 95% of the sensor, to keep it from activating when getting near the counter. The tile back splash was reflecting my movements from a few feet away.
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I would not be surprised if it is. I use it to monitor the timing marks on my yamaha vx 1100 waverunner engine. It has excellent resolution. I never submerged it , but according to its design it may be waterproof.
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I have had mine for a few mths. Haven't replaced the batteries yet. But I use mine for my chicken house so they are triggering it. The light sensor is still pretty good right now. Although I do also see a tad bit difference. Right now I still reccommend it. Enjoy yours.
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I looked it over. I use it in the winter on a small heater in my generator house. It plugs in an outlet and the thing sticking it the air on the photo tells the unit the temp.. There is no other sensor. I do like it for what I use it for.
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I have used it once in the rain to illuminate a combo lock and it performed fine. I bought it to use in these very conditions so while I cannot say it is "waterproof", I can say it can safely be used in these conditions.