Jun
10
2010
ESU Coralife Digital Thermometer item #232
Posted by Blogmaster in Reptiles, tags: #232, Coralife, Digital, Item, Thermometer
- Ideal for aquariums and terrariums
- Readings in Fahrenheit or Celsius
- Mounting suctions cups and battery included
- 39 inch long temperature probe
Product Description
Coralife Digital Thermometer
Battery-Operated
Ideal for Aquariums and Terrariums
Readings in 0.1 Degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius
Temperatures Range -10 Degrees F to 140 Degrees F (-23C to 60C)
Mounting Suction Cups and Battery Included
39 Inch-Long Temperature Probe Cord
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I’ve had the thermometer in my tank for a couple of weeks now. Right out of the box, it was easy to set up. It comes with a really long cord on the temp probe, which for me is a little excessive. But there are two suction cups to help with cord management. So, you can position the probe exactly where you need it. Beyond that, it’s just a basic thermometer, which is just what I wanted. I was tired of watching my little LCD gauge slowly peel off the side of the aquarium, and this is the perfect affordable solution. The other benefit of the portable nature and the long cord is that I can test the temp of any water I’m putting in the tank. It’s often too cold or too hot coming out of the faucet; now I can get it just right before I do my water changes. I can’t speak to its accuracy, because I don’t have another to compare to, but it seems about right. All in all, a good purchase.
Rating: 5 / 5
Purchased this for our new tank. The heater has degreed temperature settings. Both are almost exactly matching. What more can one ask for?
Inexpensive. Yes, the price was a factor in my purchase. This thermometer is a good value and I recommend it.
Rating: 5 / 5
I actually got this to measure the temperatures in various rooms in my house since our A/C works very unevenly. It’s spot-on (within 0.1 degree) of the stated temp on our thermostat right by the main unit and shows me just how hot the other rooms are in comparison. It updates quickly and is a solid little product. You do have to remove the plastic between the battery and contacts before it will work, so just FYI.
Rating: 5 / 5
I have no problem with the retailer I purchased the thermometer from. What I do have a problem with is that I have several similar products, digital thermometers with probes like this one, and several other types of thermometers that all agree within a few tenths of a degree. This one is off by as much as 5 degrees at any given time. It reads lower than the real temperature when the real temperature is under 70 F. It reads higher than real temperature as you go above 70. Perhaps this is a problem with the C to F conversion? I don’t know. What I do know is that a temperature probe for terrariums or vivariums, whatever, should not be made of black plastic. That’s the worst color and the wrong material. The probe should be reflective or white. Not flat black. If you’re looking to save money, Do yourself a favor and spend a bit more for a better value.
Rating: 1 / 5
I didn’t buy this thermometer for an aquarium, but for my motorcycle that didn’t come equipped with one. It’s ridden through a lot of extremes and performed very reliably. Good thermometer — especially for the price.
Rating: 5 / 5