Probe for Thermowell Cap?

[bhabermann]

Hello,

I'm currently using a hood thermowell stopper but have a hard time finding just a normal digital thermometer with a long prob what will fit into it. This is for Ales only as I ferment them in the Cool Brewing Insulated Fermentation Bag. I live in a warm climate so I usually only have to worry about putting ice in there to keep it cool. I'm not looking for a controller but rather something like a "keep in" meat thermometer. I've tried this but it doesn't go far enough down into the well as it has a right angle bend. I've even tried bending it but I think I've damaged it.

Does anyone have a recommendation? I know I could just buy a controller but not really use it as a controller but looking for something cheaper.

 

[JONNYROTTEN]

If I'm reading this correctly your just looking for a way to measure the temp in your themowell with no control.
Why not just stick a 12" thermometer in there. It doesn't need to be digital

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...CTQ2MK&usg=AFQjCNF_qP6R_XN4SfT0zSIhcEk_aAcBEg

 

[bhabermann]

You read it correctly. You're right it doesn't have to be digital. I think the analog one will get in the way of the stopper. What do you think? And is that skinny enough to fit in the well?

 

[JONNYROTTEN]

It will easily fit in the thermowell with room to spare.If your using a carboy with an all in one stopper with the 2 holes for the thermowell and airlock it could be tight. Theres got to be a thousand different flexable temp probes you could find online you could slide in the thermowell. If your using a bucket with a separate stopper it will work fine.

 

[bhabermann]

Ya I have a carboy with one of these.