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digital w/probe

PostPosted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 1:46 pm
by bently11
Do I just stick the probe in the water to measure the temp or can I use just an ordinary water therometer?

PostPosted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 2:58 pm
by steve
Do you have this kind?

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Then yes, the probe needs to be submerged.

PostPosted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 9:28 am
by bently11
I have the Acurite kind. Here is the link: http://www.baskinglizards.com/product_i ... cts_id=112

PostPosted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 2:32 pm
by steve
It seems like it should be OK. But with digital probes, I'd recommend having a second thermometer as a back up.