Should i get a new digital thermometer??

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Should i get a new digital thermometer??

Post by GRMU99 » Sun Sep 09, 2018 8:20 pm

I dont think my digital thermometer is working right anymore. The humidity has been that number ever since i put it in the tank. But, when i take it out it only drop 1 degree. Image


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Post by aussieJJDude » Mon Sep 10, 2018 4:16 am

Yeah, probably best to get a new one... sounds like the moisture got to this one - like water dripped onto it...

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Re: Should i get a new digital thermometer??

Post by GotButterflies » Tue Sep 11, 2018 5:50 am

Depending on where you purchased it you could possibly exchange it for a new one.

Do you mist your tank? If so, in the future perhaps take this out when you do or don’t must around it.


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Re: Should i get a new digital thermometer??

Post by GRMU99 » Tue Sep 11, 2018 8:09 am

GotButterflies wrote:Depending on where you purchased it you could possibly exchange it for a new one.

Do you mist your tank? If so, in the future perhaps take this out when you do or don’t must around it.


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i had this one for over a a year or 2. I dont mist my tank.


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Re: Should i get a new digital thermometer??

Post by wodesorel » Tue Sep 11, 2018 10:02 am

Mine have only ever lasted around 2 years. Regular calibration checks are a must! The humidity levels in the tank will eventually cause problems with any digital device.
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Post by GotButterflies » Tue Sep 11, 2018 4:30 pm

I have only had one go wonky. I don't know. Maybe luck of the draw. :?:
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Re: Should i get a new digital thermometer??

Post by fandt94 » Tue Sep 11, 2018 4:32 pm

wodesorel wrote:Mine have only ever lasted around 2 years. Regular calibration checks are a must! The humidity levels in the tank will eventually cause problems with any digital device.
How often would you recommend re-calibration?
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Re: Should i get a new digital thermometer??

Post by GotButterflies » Tue Sep 11, 2018 4:34 pm

At least once every 6 months
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