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Feeding temp probe down blowoff tube?

Discussion in 'General Homebrew Discussion' started by jakehoodlum, Jan 18, 2015.

 

  1. #1
    jakehoodlum

    Member

    Posted Jan 18, 2015
    I don't have a thermowell, but do you think it would be ok to simply feed my long STC 1000 temp probe down my blowoff tube and into the carboy? It seems like it would work well
     
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    shanecb

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jan 18, 2015
    I can't really think of a reason not to, as long as you sanitize it first.
     
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    smithabusa

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jan 18, 2015
    Personally before doing that I would just insulate it some and tape to the side of the carboy
     
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    k47k

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jan 18, 2015
    fold up some paper towel and tape the probe to the side of the carboy. what you are suggesting is not a good idea, i dont think the stc1000 probe is water proof.


    carboy -> probe -> folded paper towel -> tape.
     
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    enkamania

    Well-Known Member  

    Posted Jan 19, 2015
    I used to tape it to the side and cover with bubble wrap
     
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    IslandLizard

    Progressive Brewing Staff Member  

    Posted Jan 19, 2015
    Don't do that!
    The plastic from the probe and cord will dissolve in alcohol. Beer may creep inside too.

    Like said above, use on outside with some insulation, or inside in a thermowell.
     
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    mclaughlindw4

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Jan 19, 2015

    I routinely use my stc-1000 probe in a water bath. That seems to work just fine.
     
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    norcalhomebrewer

    Member

    Posted Jan 20, 2015
    Tape it to the outside, not worth the chance of infection.
     
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