what are u using to measure the temp?

rick12 · 09/28/2011, 05:44 PM

how do you measure the temp in your system?
to be honest, i have those cheapie floating thermometors. they all show different temps. some high some low. all within the safety range.

shifty51008 · 09/28/2011, 05:48 PM

I use a ranco dual temp controller to read and keep my temp good

tkeracer619 · 09/28/2011, 06:31 PM

Floaty thermometers are great but you have to buy them at the store and grab the one that is in the middle of the range.

Like shifty I use a ranco temp controller. I also have a digital aquatics reefkeeper2 and a floaty thermometer.

The ranco is an industrial controller that have a great track record.

Gorgok · 09/28/2011, 06:47 PM

Soon as i figure out the proper code i'll be using DS18B20s epoxied into SS caps.

md ca · 09/28/2011, 08:38 PM

I used a Coralife digital thermometer before I set up my Apex with a temperature probe. The precision of the Coralife makes you think its accurate, but it was about 2 degrees low.

md ca · 09/28/2011, 08:48 PM

I used a Coralife digital thermometer before I set up my Apex with a temperature probe. The precision of the Coralife makes you think its accurate, but it was about 2 degrees low.

Benson0219 · 09/28/2011, 09:16 PM

I use my Reefkeeper lite and temp probe

The Punisher · 09/29/2011, 06:16 AM

I also use a Ranco, as well as a RK Lite.

yellowRubi · 09/29/2011, 06:24 AM

iam using a probe on my apex, but today i bought 4 float thermometers, just to see if the apex is off or not

MattinIdaho · 09/29/2011, 06:55 AM

I had a couple cheap floaters. I took a bowl of crushed ice and filled it with water. Stuck all of the thermometers in it and used the one that was at 32.

grigsy · 10/01/2011, 07:20 PM

I use a lifeguard temp thermometer and I verify it with a digital temp probe that I bought at target.

T Smith · 10/01/2011, 10:13 PM

FWIW my cheap Coralife digital is within two tenths of a certified thermometer from my lab at work, luck I guess...

09/28/2011, 05:44 PM	#1
rick12 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 770	what are u using to measure the temp? how do you measure the temp in your system? to be honest, i have those cheapie floating thermometors. they all show different temps. some high some low. all within the safety range.

09/28/2011, 05:48 PM	#2
shifty51008 12-5 Chiefs record Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 10,134	I use a ranco dual temp controller to read and keep my temp good __________________ 75 gal. mixed DT, 100 gal. sump, 50 gal. fuge, Clownfish breeder

09/28/2011, 06:31 PM	#3
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	Floaty thermometers are great but you have to buy them at the store and grab the one that is in the middle of the range. Like shifty I use a ranco temp controller. I also have a digital aquatics reefkeeper2 and a floaty thermometer. The ranco is an industrial controller that have a great track record. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

09/29/2011, 06:16 AM	#8
The Punisher Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 1,398	I also use a Ranco, as well as a RK Lite. __________________ "I look for absolutes and there are absolutely none." 311

09/29/2011, 06:24 AM	#9
yellowRubi Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Streamwood,IL Posts: 677	iam using a probe on my apex, but today i bought 4 float thermometers, just to see if the apex is off or not __________________ 48x36x20h tank & 40x20x16h Sump - NanoSeaCreations 2x MP40 Quiet Drives, SKIMZ SM161 , Water Blaster HY-7000 Return ATI T5/LED 48"Powermodule, Apex with all the goodies,2 BRS Reactors

09/28/2011, 06:47 PM	#4
Gorgok Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 1,904	Soon as i figure out the proper code i'll be using DS18B20s epoxied into SS caps.

09/28/2011, 08:38 PM	#5
md ca Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 126	I used a Coralife digital thermometer before I set up my Apex with a temperature probe. The precision of the Coralife makes you think its accurate, but it was about 2 degrees low.

09/28/2011, 08:48 PM	#6
md ca Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 126	I used a Coralife digital thermometer before I set up my Apex with a temperature probe. The precision of the Coralife makes you think its accurate, but it was about 2 degrees low.

09/28/2011, 09:16 PM	#7
Benson0219 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Goodyear, AZ Posts: 535	I use my Reefkeeper lite and temp probe

09/29/2011, 06:55 AM	#10
MattinIdaho Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Teton, Idaho Posts: 229	I had a couple cheap floaters. I took a bowl of crushed ice and filled it with water. Stuck all of the thermometers in it and used the one that was at 32. __________________ 180 Gallon Mixed Reef Current Tank Info: 180 Gallon Mixed Reef, SRO XP3000 Skimmer, Reefkeeper Lite Controller, Mix of 4 Koralia 5's and 6's on a Smartwave, Eheim Jager 250x2

10/01/2011, 07:20 PM	#11
grigsy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 2,307	I use a lifeguard temp thermometer and I verify it with a digital temp probe that I bought at target.

10/01/2011, 10:13 PM	#12
T Smith Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Mississippi Posts: 75	FWIW my cheap Coralife digital is within two tenths of a certified thermometer from my lab at work, luck I guess... __________________ Thomas Current Tank Info: 100 reef

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