Calibrate temp probe?
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I would not expect a Laser thermometer to be that accurate measuring the temperature of liquids. The glass thermometer would need to be calibrated to a NIST standard or it to can be off.
In either case, shy of getting a rather prices NIST temperature standard 1-2 F is will not affect tanks; stability is most important. That said there is a thread from way back that included some links to purchase NIST standard thermometers for calibration; the glass ones start around $50, the electronic ones around > $150 (if I remember correctly).
In either case, shy of getting a rather prices NIST temperature standard 1-2 F is will not affect tanks; stability is most important. That said there is a thread from way back that included some links to purchase NIST standard thermometers for calibration; the glass ones start around $50, the electronic ones around > $150 (if I remember correctly).
im more concerned that my glass, digital and laser all agree within 1/2 a degree and the ACJR is off by 1.5 and when I have things set to be at 80 and cut off things at 82, if its hitting 84 before turning the lights off then I have a problem because thats where my sps start bleaching.
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You can test all 3 temperature devices by purchasing a NIST calibrated thermometer. The one I purchased was a bit over $50; that will be the best way to be 100% sure of which device(s) are correct, which are off and by how much.
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This is where I purchased mine:
http://www.palmerwahl.com
The one I purchased is the 17 F model; range 66-80F, has gradient lines every .2 with enough space between lines to tell if the value is .1.
http://www.palmerwahl.com
The one I purchased is the 17 F model; range 66-80F, has gradient lines every .2 with enough space between lines to tell if the value is .1.
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Once you have an accurate thermometer you can calibrate the AC; there is a temp calibration screen in the menus.
I am having the same issue and when i calibrated I am experiencing .2 to .4 degree swings in less than 15 seconds. My initial reading was off 2.8 degrees. I keep tightening the calibration but fear you are right that there may be a batch issue. I will give it a few more days and see if it settles or will contact NS
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It's been a while but I do recall it quite difficult to find it; you may just want to contact them the old fashion way
