Temp Probe Question

[wfgworks]

I have the ACI which I bought off a fellow reefer. I'm not sure how old the Temp probe is.

How often does the temp probe need to be replaced?

 

[clp]

If the temp probe is taken care of it should last many years. If it is working, then there is no reason to replace it.

Curt

 

[wfgworks]

Do I need to calibrate the temperature on the ACI?

I have a chiller that gives a digital reading and their is a 1 degree difference between the AQI and the chiller. The chiller could be off but wanted to see if calibration should be done.

 

[clp]

If you bought (new) the temperature probe and controller together and they shipped in the same box, then they were calibrated to a NIST traceable source and are within +- .5F. If not, there should be a note attached the temperature probe indicating the correct offset to use with your controller.

Curt

 

[wfgworks]

The ACI is not new and was bought off a fellow reefer.

 

[clp]

Then I have no idea whether or not the calibration offset is correct or not. To absolutely know the correct temperature you'll have to compare it to a NIST traceable source, and adjust the calibration offset accordingly.

Curt