Probes

BIGD0G · 09/26/2013, 09:14 PM

I have build my sump and was planning to add a small tray to hold probes. The only problem is since my system is not up and running yet I do not have any probes, just planning for the future. As such I have 2 questions about them.

1. What is the diameter of the probes? I plan to drill a hole in the tray to hold them and put a plastic screw in from the side to hold the probe in place just not sure how large to make the probe hole.

2. How many probe holes do I need to make? I was thinking of 4 but not sure if that is enough or not. I know it all depends on what you want to monitor but at this point I do not know. I am only aware of a temp prob and ph at this point but suspect there are others that I am not aware of so want to have the ability to add them in the furture if needed.

Thanks for the help.

rott · 09/26/2013, 09:18 PM

probe sellers or manufacture website should help you out

10reefman · 09/27/2013, 06:34 AM

1/2 inch hole 4 is good .

slief · 09/27/2013, 09:16 AM

I built my sump with built in probe holders. In the end, I did not use them. Instead I used the magnetic mount ones like the ones in the link below. It allowed for more flexibility in where I mounted them and allowed me to adjust their height in the water based on my desired sump water level. As such, I would suggest you strongly giving these consideration as they work great and provide much more flexibility than fixed mount probe holders.

http://www.marinedepot.com/Eshopps_M...TEMOAC-vi.html

09/26/2013, 09:14 PM	#1
BIGD0G Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Shalimar, FL Posts: 307	Probes I have build my sump and was planning to add a small tray to hold probes. The only problem is since my system is not up and running yet I do not have any probes, just planning for the future. As such I have 2 questions about them. 1. What is the diameter of the probes? I plan to drill a hole in the tray to hold them and put a plastic screw in from the side to hold the probe in place just not sure how large to make the probe hole. 2. How many probe holes do I need to make? I was thinking of 4 but not sure if that is enough or not. I know it all depends on what you want to monitor but at this point I do not know. I am only aware of a temp prob and ph at this point but suspect there are others that I am not aware of so want to have the ability to add them in the furture if needed. Thanks for the help.

09/27/2013, 09:16 AM	#4
slief RC Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 14,173	I built my sump with built in probe holders. In the end, I did not use them. Instead I used the magnetic mount ones like the ones in the link below. It allowed for more flexibility in where I mounted them and allowed me to adjust their height in the water based on my desired sump water level. As such, I would suggest you strongly giving these consideration as they work great and provide much more flexibility than fixed mount probe holders. http://www.marinedepot.com/Eshopps_M...TEMOAC-vi.html __________________ Director Customer Support Royal Exclusiv USA For All Royal Exclusiv & Bubble King questions please refer to our Sponsor forum: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/fo...play.php?f=745 Current Tank Info: 480G display mixed reef, 90G sump, 90G refugium, 60G display refugium. Check out my build thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1783476

09/26/2013, 09:18 PM	#2
rott Head zoo keeper Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Toledo ,Ohio Posts: 710	probe sellers or manufacture website should help you out

09/27/2013, 06:34 AM	#3
10reefman Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: new york Posts: 171	1/2 inch hole 4 is good .