Detachable temperature probe

[BCS Portland]

Hi all -

My first post here as I just got the BCS and I am a bit overwhelmed. Just accumulating parts at this point and although I did purchase one temperature probe from ECC I want additional ones with a detachable probe. Can anyone point me to one that will work with the BCS. Auber instruments has some but I can't tell (don't know enough yet) if they are compatible.

Thanks

Lance

[ECC]

What you need to look for when searching for probes is NTC Thermistor probes, 10kohms. I looked on the Auber site, and it looks like they only offer thermocouple and RTD probes as far as I can tell, neither of which is compatible.

Omega has a wide range of thermistor based probes:
http://www.omega.com/toc_asp/subsection ... ture&all=1

And if anyone else has a link please post. As far as a detachable probe, thermistors are pretty forgiving when it comes to connectors, unlike thermocouples.. So most any connector will work.

Welcome to the forum.

[microbusbrew]

I'm assuming you're looking for something that allows you to easily detach the probes from the BCS without having to unscrew the connecting terminals. If so, I used these male/female connectors from radio shack:
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index ... nSession=1
So far they've worked great on my setup.

[BCS Portland]

Thanks for the replies - I did not realize that I could just splice in my own connector and not upset the electronics. I had thought of panel connectors but will choose to disconnect closer to the keggle so I don't have cords hanging around if I need to move the keggle.

[bsfixit]

Just solder the wires to the metal prongs on the connectors. That way you have a solid connection that wont corrode.

[Backyard Brewer]

Hey guys,

I make complete probes and have one that works with the BCS460. they have polished stainless steel ends that are TIG welded and fully polished.

http://www.brewershardware.com/probes.htm

I haven't had time to add them to the site, but I have a Pico 8 cable option that runs $16 more per probe with a 2 meter cable.



They actual probe has a short 4" cable that ends in a Pico M8 connector and then there is a balance of a 2M cable on the mating connector. M8 connnector:

[NakedDave]

So Cutting the probe wires and adding connectors won't cause any problems? Can't think of why it would but want to be sure. I'd like to run the probes in my fermenters and this would make it much easier.

[jkurl]

auber instruments has a connector that works really well. I used this for a rims controller box which allows me to unhook the probe drom the box. it is easy to assemble, put and take off.
http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_ ... cts_id=118

[gbrewer]

I really like that option of panel mounted. That is really cool.

[jkurl]

I even did the power to the heating element that way. I found a old 2 pin microphone male and female plug for power to the heating element and got a water proof power plug for main power. The entire box is portable and so is the rims portion. I did it that way so I could easily store it. here is a pic of the box and the rims tube

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