Temp/pH probe question

Reefer Maddness · 09/04/2005, 03:57 PM

I am correct in understanding that the probes are not H2O proof? If am correct, will any kind of Styrofoam work to keep the wire probe interface above water?

RustySnail · 09/06/2005, 03:30 AM

Yes; most probes are not made to be fully submerged. I float mine on styrofoam; works nice. Also a good idea to clip the wire to the top of the sump so that it wont drift or get tipped on it's side.

clp · 09/06/2005, 10:28 AM

The probes are water proof, however, we don't recommend that they are fully submerged. Over time the wire on the probes may degrade and cause the probe to fail prematurely.

Curt

09/04/2005, 03:57 PM	#1
Reefer Maddness Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: South East USA Posts: 238	Temp/pH probe question I am correct in understanding that the probes are not H2O proof? If am correct, will any kind of Styrofoam work to keep the wire probe interface above water?

09/06/2005, 03:30 AM	#2
RustySnail Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kaliförñia Posts: 1,769	Yes; most probes are not made to be fully submerged. I float mine on styrofoam; works nice. Also a good idea to clip the wire to the top of the sump so that it wont drift or get tipped on it's side. __________________ Have you checked your Alk lately? Adequate Alk level is more important than Ca level... Current Tank Info: 150g Mixed Reef- garage sump, closed loop, 300# LR, DSB, 20g Fuge, 2x 250W MH

09/06/2005, 10:28 AM	#3
clp RC Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 4,311	The probes are water proof, however, we don't recommend that they are fully submerged. Over time the wire on the probes may degrade and cause the probe to fail prematurely. Curt