Probe - temps - metal vs plastic

[jakecpunut]

Hey folks.. I need some input and to be honest I don't have time to research it so thought I would pop on here and get some answers from you fine folks..

I've always slid my temp probe from my Johnson Controller in between a piece of card board taped to the side of the plastic bucket when controlling temps in my fermentation chamber..

In doing so with the same method but with a SS conical.. would the probe insulated to the side of the FV change any dynamics on how well it regulates temps vs plastic?

Thanks!!

 

[MisterGreen]

If it's insulated from the ambient air, you should be good. I would think the SS would be more accurate since it's thinner and is a better thermal conductor.