Mounting probes?

daytriper · 12/02/2006, 04:13 PM

I have a octopus controler> I want to mount my probes.I brought a tee fitting for my conductivity probe for my return line, if the water is not constantly on probe due to some air in return line is this going to effect my readings? And how do you mount your ph and orp so they do not go under water when you turn off your main pump?I know that they say flote them on foam but I have so much flow through my sump that I am afraid that the foam as well as the probes will get beaten up bad. Can these probes be under water? if so how long? I am useing neptune orp ph probes and the octopus temp and conductivity probes.

daytriper · 12/02/2006, 06:00 PM

anyone?

pfish · 12/02/2006, 06:19 PM

The conductivity probe is very sensitive. Not having the tip submersed will effect it greatly. You need to find a calm area for it. I don't believe you should submerge the probes, although I have read where some one does. I put my ph probe in the overflow but I attach it with a zip tie to a pipe so it does'nt submerge, why take the chance with a $50.00 part? I saw where the conductivity probe was put into a container and a drip line from the tank kept the container full and slowly overflowing into the sump. I think that's a good idea.

daytriper · 12/03/2006, 02:32 AM

Thank you any one else

Henry Bowman · 12/03/2006, 08:12 AM

I believe lifereef mfgr's probe "racks / holders"

pjf · 12/03/2006, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Henry Bowman
I believe lifereef mfgr's probe "racks / holders"

Are you referring to Lifereef Filter System's float switch brackets? Lifereef advertises these bracket styles for non-Lifereef products.

Henry Bowman · 12/03/2006, 09:52 AM

Look at these

http://www.aquariumobsessed.com/mm5/...egory_Code=AQA

http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...product=AL3111

daytriper · 12/03/2006, 08:00 PM

Thank you all for your help!

12/02/2006, 04:13 PM	#1
daytriper Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ILL Posts: 219	Mounting probes? I have a octopus controler> I want to mount my probes.I brought a tee fitting for my conductivity probe for my return line, if the water is not constantly on probe due to some air in return line is this going to effect my readings? And how do you mount your ph and orp so they do not go under water when you turn off your main pump?I know that they say flote them on foam but I have so much flow through my sump that I am afraid that the foam as well as the probes will get beaten up bad. Can these probes be under water? if so how long? I am useing neptune orp ph probes and the octopus temp and conductivity probes. __________________ I hope it works, sure cost enough. Current Tank Info: 180 reef,3 250w mh,4 80 watt t5,53 gal sump, 40 gal refugium, cal reactor,pos reactor,1/3 hp chiller,etts protien skimmer,octopus controler,40 gal frag.

12/02/2006, 06:00 PM	#2
daytriper Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ILL Posts: 219	anyone? __________________ I hope it works, sure cost enough. Current Tank Info: 180 reef,3 250w mh,4 80 watt t5,53 gal sump, 40 gal refugium, cal reactor,pos reactor,1/3 hp chiller,etts protien skimmer,octopus controler,40 gal frag.

12/03/2006, 02:32 AM	#4
daytriper Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ILL Posts: 219	Thank you any one else __________________ I hope it works, sure cost enough. Current Tank Info: 180 reef,3 250w mh,4 80 watt t5,53 gal sump, 40 gal refugium, cal reactor,pos reactor,1/3 hp chiller,etts protien skimmer,octopus controler,40 gal frag.

12/03/2006, 08:12 AM	#5
Henry Bowman Reefing since '87 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Allegheny Mountains of VA Posts: 2,162	I believe lifereef mfgr's probe "racks / holders" __________________ Have a good'un Current Tank Info: 90 gl SPS dominant / upgrade in the works

12/03/2006, 09:52 AM	#7
Henry Bowman Reefing since '87 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Allegheny Mountains of VA Posts: 2,162	Look at these http://www.aquariumobsessed.com/mm5/...egory_Code=AQA http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...product=AL3111 __________________ Have a good'un Current Tank Info: 90 gl SPS dominant / upgrade in the works

12/02/2006, 06:19 PM	#3
pfish Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 289	The conductivity probe is very sensitive. Not having the tip submersed will effect it greatly. You need to find a calm area for it. I don't believe you should submerge the probes, although I have read where some one does. I put my ph probe in the overflow but I attach it with a zip tie to a pipe so it does'nt submerge, why take the chance with a $50.00 part? I saw where the conductivity probe was put into a container and a drip line from the tank kept the container full and slowly overflowing into the sump. I think that's a good idea.

12/03/2006, 08:00 PM	#8
daytriper Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ILL Posts: 219	Thank you all for your help! __________________ I hope it works, sure cost enough. Current Tank Info: 180 reef,3 250w mh,4 80 watt t5,53 gal sump, 40 gal refugium, cal reactor,pos reactor,1/3 hp chiller,etts protien skimmer,octopus controler,40 gal frag.