Probe placement for my DA Reefkeeper Elite Titanium probes..

[Hassablad]

HI all;


I finally did the deed and ordered my Reef Keeper. I got the RKE Titanium. I am wondering if placing the Temp and PH probes in the overflow is an acceptable location? I have the corner overflow bottom drilled 75gal Marineland tank. They would be invisible in this location but I don't know if this location will still give me accurate readings. Anyone have incite into this placement?

 

[bamareef]

For an acurate PH Probe reading, it needs to be in the main stream of flow.

 

[TJ's Reef]

If you have constant level in the overflow as in a Durso type setup it will be golden, if not place in Skimmer section near incoming or near baffle to be a good flow area.

Cheers, Todd

 

[Hassablad]

Hi Todd;

It looks very similar here is a photo of the one I have( borrowed the photo from the net) Will this be close enough?

If you have constant level in the overflow as in a Durso type setup it will be golden, if not place in Skimmer section near incoming or near baffle to be a good flow area.

Cheers, Todd

The second photo is actually the one I have

 

[TJ's Reef]

Yes, that should work out very well for you. The only issues I see that could cause problems would be if to much light gets to the Probes causing algal growth on them. If so an regular cleaning off with a toothbrush should solve it.

Cheers, Todd

 

[Hassablad]

I have never had any alga growth in my return area surprisingly. I have lots of Pineapple Sponges in their but no alga. lol

Yes, that should work out very well for you. The only issues I see that could cause problems would be if to much light gets to the Probes causing algal growth on them. If so an regular cleaning off with a toothbrush should solve it.

Cheers, Todd

 

[H@rry]

I think anywhere would work as long as it is not a stagnant area. I've got one in the sump and two others hanging over the edge in the displays.

 

[Hassablad]

Thanks Harry... Been meaning to ask who draws your Avatar? Love the mini Bug's and Easter egg.

 

[H@rry]

Not really any drawing involved, just images from the web and GIMP.

 

[Gary Inwood]

If you have constant level in the overflow as in a Durso type setup it will be golden, if not place in Skimmer section near incoming or near baffle to be a good flow area.

Cheers, Todd

TJ but what if you have a power outage and the water drains from the overflow, the temp probe would read the wrong temp and may cause the heater to stay on and cook your sump water.