Mounting a ELK ELK-M1ZTSR Temp probe in a PVC pipe?
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politics123
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I've given up on the elk temperature sensors. I'm going to deploy a 1-wire network, probably hooked up with HS, or perhaps CQC
murphy
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Wouldn't it be better mounting the tempsensor (ELK-M1ZTSR temp probe, or NTC-resistor or whatever) not inside the pipe but outside? And -of course- some insulating around it, maybe covered by a piece of 4"-PVC-pipe. The insulation because you want to measure the water/pipe-temp and not the surrounding air. Maybe you also insert a short metal fitting in the pipe-run at this point for better heat-transfer. It would be a safer operation if you don't drill any whole in a pipe and seal it. Screwed fittings in the pipe-run are much more reliable. The temp-response should be fast enough for this purpose. Take also attention of the temperature-range of the probe.
Only a sugestion.
politics123
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The problem is with range and conditions. The ELK temperature sensor is basically meant for ambient room temperature. It doesn't handle excessive temperatures
