Waterproofing a temp probe?

cthetoy · 04/26/2006, 12:35 PM

How do I waterproof a Ranco temperature probe? I know lots of people are using the Ranco Controller. A search did not help much.

samsfishnchips · 04/26/2006, 12:52 PM

I use mine as it came, no problem,

diyreefs, I believe says they waterproof them, but I think they came that way, since they are design for refrigeration, give them a call they should help,

silicone?

sam

cthetoy · 04/26/2006, 03:05 PM

My controller is an Aqualogic which is the same as Ranco and they both use the same probe. I called Aqualogic and they sell the Titanium encased probed for $55 shipped. Ebay sells the regular Ranco probe for $19 shipped. Aqualogic told me that the Ranco stock probe will last only weeks if its submersed in saltwater.

samsfishnchips · 04/26/2006, 03:24 PM

cthetoy,

being running it for more than then a year, close to two and all is fine, checks fine with my other temp meters,

when I inspect it, it look sealed to me,

anyway, I would check with diyreefs that might help,

as for the 55 shipped, please thats close to what I pay for my dual controller

good luck,

sam

DLBerlin · 04/28/2006, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by cthetoy
Aqualogic told me that the Ranco stock probe will last only weeks if its submersed in saltwater.

The stock Ranco probe is fine in saltwater and has been used for years that way.
I put a little silicone around the area where the wire enters the plastic tip, but I'm not sure thats even needed.
Debbie-DIYReef

04/26/2006, 12:35 PM	#1
cthetoy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 1,891	Waterproofing a temp probe? How do I waterproof a Ranco temperature probe? I know lots of people are using the Ranco Controller. A search did not help much.

04/26/2006, 12:52 PM	#2
samsfishnchips Premium Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,328	I use mine as it came, no problem, diyreefs, I believe says they waterproof them, but I think they came that way, since they are design for refrigeration, give them a call they should help, silicone? sam __________________ Every moment is a chance for happiness. Current Tank Info: 90G 99% SPS

04/26/2006, 03:24 PM	#4
samsfishnchips Premium Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,328	cthetoy, being running it for more than then a year, close to two and all is fine, checks fine with my other temp meters, when I inspect it, it look sealed to me, anyway, I would check with diyreefs that might help, as for the 55 shipped, please thats close to what I pay for my dual controller good luck, sam __________________ Every moment is a chance for happiness. Current Tank Info: 90G 99% SPS

04/26/2006, 03:05 PM	#3
cthetoy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 1,891	My controller is an Aqualogic which is the same as Ranco and they both use the same probe. I called Aqualogic and they sell the Titanium encased probed for $55 shipped. Ebay sells the regular Ranco probe for $19 shipped. Aqualogic told me that the Ranco stock probe will last only weeks if its submersed in saltwater.