Thermal probes waterproof??

[scap]

Does anyone know if the thprobes that come with the digidoc 5 are waterproof

[cjtune]

I'm not familiar with Digidocs but if the probe has a ceramic sheath then it should be pretty much water proof. I remember dipping resistance thermocouples in icy water during my varsity lab sessions years ago.

[William]

search around, I have seen stores that have an underwater probe thing for 3/8" tubing. Wish I could remember where.

[Monaco]

Every temp probe I have seen is sealed, and waterproof. Not intended for underwater use, but hey it works as such.
Could always coat it in a thin thin thin layer of epoxy or glue to waterproof it and be sure.

[mark]

hehe i stuck my thermal probes in water to check, they worked just fine.
I don't have a digi doc 5, i have compunurses

[scap]

cool
i thnk i will try it
whats the worst that could happen. i could break the digidoc and PS. well that would suck but hey we all have taken risk.

[Colin]

The heat shrink around the themistor connection is not water proof. You may want to seal it with silicone calking or epoxy. Note that the 5 minut epoxy is not water proof.