Temp probe submerged???

[slojmn]

I just received my replacement temp probe as the other one failed on me. I have read conflicting reports as to whether it shoudl be submerged directly in water. What's everyone doing?? I always submerged mine on both tanks. Is this wrong?? If so then how do you keep it dry and still get a reading??

I already submerged it but thought I should ask...even if it is after the fact.

[kenargo]

I have always submerged my probes, all of them (for many, many years). I also have 1 of the newer (fat body) temp probes, submerged.

Now, that said I don't know what Curt would say (maybe I've been doing it all wrong for all these years).

[sdfish]

i just got my system up and running i have the aqua jr. with seriel port, temp, and ph probe. My temp is reading 126 degrees an i know thats wrong my other temp says 80.. is the probe bad?? its brand new

[kenargo]

Yes, that sounds like a bad probe. You can test the AC unit by unplugging the temp probe, you should get a reading near 20 F.

You should call Neptune support to get a new one.

Out of curiosity; is this the new version (fat) temp probe; about the fatness of a small finger or the older style (thin), like a pencil?

sdfish; in the future it would be better to start a new thread for your question.

[sdfish]

ok, sorry i will do that in the future. yes it is a fat prob, i unplugged it and my unit reads 36.2? just needs adjustment there i am guessing?

[kenargo]

I'd call Neptune support to be sure. The temp probe comes factory calibrated so it shouldn't need calibrated.

[sdfish]

ok thank you for the quick reply. i will call them in the morning :)