Accurate temperature reading

[tim k]

For years I used the strips on the side of the tank and always hated them because I was never really confident in their accuracy.
Now I use a hand held temp gun , it is fast and extremely accurate , no more guessing.

I purchased mine at the local Canadian Tire when it was on sale and I am sure you can find them at Lowe's or similar type stores in you area.

And yes there is always E-Bay

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Thought you may be interested.

Tim K

[dancethenparty]

well can the strips be off?

[Lady Hobbs]

Yes they are. Mine registered almost 5 degrees higher than the temp in the tank. Room fans, air conditioners may be blowing on them. Your room heats up because the oven is on. etc.

[korith]

well can the strips be off?

When you go to the store, take a look at the temperature on several of the thermometers there are always some that are off a few degrees. I think the sticker ones fail more often than others.

[bushwhacker]

guess i never really worry about temps that much.. during the winter i try to match the waterchange by feel.. summer time its straight cold water to fill back up