Temperature

[zippy]

I have three thermometers on my tank and all read different temps :flame: I even have a Masione infrared thermometer gun and it doesn't agree with any of them either. The range is from 81.9 to 85. Why ???
I want the tank at 84 degrees. What is the best way to get an accurate reading ?
Thanks,
Zippy

[two utes]

are they all in the same spot in your tank?

[Jenene]

I would take your infrared gun take the temp in three spots get an average and then calibrate your Inkbird to the average. Problem solved.

[zippy]

are they all in the same spot in your tank?

No, two are 1in off bottom and one is 4" from the top. I think you just answered my questions.
What was I thinking.....................
Thanks,
Zippy

[two utes]

No, two are 1in off bottom and one is 4" from the top. I think you just answered my questions.
What was I thinking.....................
Thanks,
Zippy

:thumbsup:

[Filip]

Shouldnt the temp. be the same at the top and bottom with a decent circulation in the tank ?

[Coffee1stLife2nd]

Shouldnt the temp. be the same at the top and bottom with a decent circulation in the tank ?

+1

[LoGeek]

You can put them all in a glass of water just to check if they agree...

[zippy]

The easiest way is sometimes the most obvious and the most overlooked.......... again what was I thinking ????
Thanks,
Steve

[Akili]

Take some ice in bowl and put all your thermometers in it, also take the temperature with your infrared thermometer gun of the same bowl. They all should read 32 F/0 C degrees. Note the difference between all your thermometers.Keep the difference in mind when using those thermometers.

[Ryan925]

I have three thermometers on my tank and all read different temps :flame: I even have a Masione infrared thermometer gun and it doesn't agree with any of them either. The range is from 81.9 to 85. Why ???
I want the tank at 84 degrees. What is the best way to get an accurate reading ?
Thanks,
Zippy

Best way is get an inkbird. Let that control the heaters

[Jenene]

Best way is get an inkbird. Let that control the heaters

He has one Ryan. I think part of the issue is he was using those digital probe thermometers which I have found been to be highly inaccurate. I threw all mine out. That is why I recommended using the very accurate infrared to take several readings average those and calibrate the Inkbird that run the heaters.

I do think it is a good idea to check the flow of the tank too as suggested above.

[zippy]

Well I put all four thermometers in a glass of water and the results were:
Infrared Gun - 70.5
Ink Bird - 72.4
White plastic thermometer - 71
Digital with probe - 70.7

I adjusted the Inkbird to read 70.5 and we are good to go................
Thanks everyone for your help,
Zippy