ballsed that up...

[Dutto]

After applying silicone sealant would it be feesable to apply some heat shrink to cover.Just a thought.

It would certainly help to squeeze the silicone through the stainless steel mesh.

I think that 50% of the problem is moisture that runs between the stainless steel mesh outer cover and the rubber inner cover that insulates the wires to the thermocouple.

If I'm right (it can happen!) then sealing the outer cover will still see moisture run down into the thermocouple, short it out and ruin it.

I'm hoping that, by squeezing the silicone in between the fine gaps in the mesh, I will be able to get a good enough seal between the mesh and the rubber to keep any moisture out of the metal tube.

Here's hoping! :thumb:

 

[Dutto]

I did the test as planned by putting cold water in a pan, dipping the end of probe Number 1 into the water and then submerging Probe Number 2 (the silicone treated probe) under the water.

Both probes dropped from room temperature down to the water temperature at 12 degrees without a problem. I left the two probes like that for ten minutes and they both functioned okay.

At this point I put the gas on under the pan and monitored the temperatures as both of the probes recorded the water temperature increasing. (The Number 2 probe laying on the bottom of the pan was always one degree ahead of the one dipped into the water.)

The only untoward event was that a couple of bubbles formed on the end of the Number 2 probe as the temperature rose (see photograph) and escaped to the surface. I think that this was caused by the air inside the plastic jacket expanding and choosing the path of least resistance.

If the probe had been left in the water as it cooled down, I'm pretty sure that water would have been pulled into the probe with the usual dire results. However, it probably wouldn't happen if the collar was removed (to reduce the amount of expandable air) and a better quality of silicone was employed.

The silicone I used was ordinary bath sealant with a maximum temperature of 50 degrees celsius so when the temperature of the water reached 52 degrees I stopped the test and removed and dried the two probes.

One hour after completing the test both probes are still functioning properly. :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

 

[Gerryjo]

I use Dow Corning 736 at work as it can withstand heat to as much as 200 degrees and is guaranteed not to breakdown unlike some silicone sealants around.Good work on the test though.

Sent from my ALE-L21

 

[Dutto]

I use Dow Corning 736 at work as it can withstand heat to as much as 200 degrees and is guaranteed not to breakdown unlike some silicone sealants around.Good work on the test though.

Sent from my ALE-L21

Retirement isn't all beer and skittles! The main reason for working in an industrial environment was the fact that very useful things could be liberated for private use; and that little perk disappears when you retire! :nono: :nono:

I worked on a refinery back in the 60's when they first brought out "J" Cloths as a replacement for the cotton waste and bags of rags that we used before they were invented.

About eighteen months after the "J" Cloths had been introduced the Refinery Manager announced at the morning meeting ...

"Gentlemen, today I have signed the Invoice for
the one millionth "J" Cloth purchased for use on this refinery."​

... he looked around the room and carried on ...

"Has anyone here actually seen a "J" Cloth being used on the refinery?
Because I haven't!"​

There was an awkward silence because like all the other refinery employees, the attendees at the meeting drew "J" Cloths out of the Stores and took them home to present to their wives for use around the home!

Maybe Inkbird will send me a tube of Dow Corning 736? :whistle: :whistle:

 

[Inkbird]

follow up report and yep...........carp ! I've been in contact with the vendor on Amazon to let them know it's not accurate even before it got anywhere near wort, followed their suggestions twice and have asked them for a refund, awaiting reply now.
straight out of the box I tested the probes in some 82deg water with the probes resting on the edge of the jug ( the joint of the probe being nowhere near liquid) one probe read 85deg and the other reading 79deg, next was the boiling water test (as suggested by the vendor via email) 105deg and 99deg respectively, a nice even 6deg difference, I even stuck one in a cucumber in the fridge, an hour later it was 13deg :lol: ( my other meat probe read it as 4deg ) and that's before its best selling point to me anyway, the bluetooth option, I thought I would be sat on my sofa checking on the mash that was outside, seemed a winner that, if only it worked !
sticking with my usual kit for now

Sorry for the trouble. Since the one you got does not work, we refunded the payment. Now, we sold out all the IBT-2X thermostat and the sensor. If you still want to have a try more after we have the new version back. We will resend a new one to have a try more free of charge.

 

[neal]

Sorry for the trouble. Since the one you got does not work, we refunded the payment. Now, we sold out all the IBT-2X thermostat and the sensor. If you still want to have a try more after we have the new version back. We will resend a new one to have a try more free of charge.

I am more than happy with the outcome thank you, your colleagues have been very helpful too, always replying to emails so I can't praise the customer service enough.
I have pm'd you Inkbird thank you !

 

[Gerryjo]

Sorry for the trouble. Since the one you got does not work, we refunded the payment. Now, we sold out all the IBT-2X thermostat and the sensor. If you still want to have a try more after we have the new version back. We will resend a new one to have a try more free of charge.

Now that's what I call customer service 👍👍👍

Sent from my ALE-L21

 

[neal]

Now that's what I call customer service 👍👍👍

Sent from my ALE-L21

Top Notch, I almost feel bad that it doesn't work !

it won't put me off using them again that's for sure