Indoor/Outdoor Digital Thermometer

[lothaekor]

After an unsuccessful search for a digital thermometer from my LFSs, I've picked up an indoor/outdoor digital thermometer from the local Home depot. This particular thermometer has an exposed metal probe, which upon preliminary tests seems to work when submersed. (Stuck it in a mug of water for 30 minutes)

Is it possible to use this thermometer inside my aquarium as is, or should I try to find some heatshrink tubing to cover the metal probe? It seems much the same as what the LFS is using (yet doesn't sell, go figure) just without the plastic cover over the probe.

Any thoughts would be much appreciated.

 

[Rebgen]

You won't need any protection. The probes are designed to withstand outdoor weather and will do just fine.

 

[denimous]

if you couldnt find one at a fish store, you could've looked up reptile stores. i actually found mine in the reptile section of a pet store. however, you prob saved money getting the hardware store find! =D. the digital pet one doesnt really do anythin special, just shows temp in celsius and farenheit.

 

[lothaekor]

Actually it was the same price, so it doesn't really matter. This one's just not as water resistant, but it has a long cord, so it can get moved when I do a water change.