Nov 7, 2008 #1 d2mini Reef enthusiast I got one of those little digital doohickeys and was wondering if it matters where I put it... tank or sump?
I got one of those little digital doohickeys and was wondering if it matters where I put it... tank or sump?
Nov 7, 2008 #3 reeffreak Reef pro It doesn't really matter where as long as its not right next to the heater.Those digital thermometers aren't the most accurate so I use two.One is behind the overflow tower and another is in the return section of the sump.
It doesn't really matter where as long as its not right next to the heater.Those digital thermometers aren't the most accurate so I use two.One is behind the overflow tower and another is in the return section of the sump.
Nov 7, 2008 #4 daugherty part time reefer i had to put mine down about halfway in the tank or it read the heat from the lights more than the water
i had to put mine down about halfway in the tank or it read the heat from the lights more than the water
Nov 7, 2008 #5 JAG107 Reef enthusiast If its one of those black coralife ones they sell for 10 bucks it could be off by +/- 7 or 8 degrees, IME
If its one of those black coralife ones they sell for 10 bucks it could be off by +/- 7 or 8 degrees, IME
Nov 7, 2008 #6 Bifferwine I am a girl I had pretty bad luck with my old digital thermometer. Always have an old-fashioned alcohol-based backup on hand and check the accuracy often.
I had pretty bad luck with my old digital thermometer. Always have an old-fashioned alcohol-based backup on hand and check the accuracy often.