Strap-On (Water) Pipe Thermometer

[dogwood]

Anyone recommend an economical strap-on pipe thermometer (for water pipe, not flue pipe) and a source for acquiring some. Thanks

Mike

 

[benjamin]

This won't help you in VA, but I buy the dial meat thermometer that Menards sells for $3, attach it with some AL tape and cover it with a little insulation and it's good enough for me. Last one I bought, I see the new model isn't nearly as nice as the old ones but for $3 I won't complain too much. The temp range is pretty much what you want for a boiler.

 

[dogwood]

Thanks Benjamin. I was hoping to find an economical strap on temperature gauge that looks like the probe type temp/pressure gauges that are commonly available.

Mike

 

[easternbob]

Dogwood,
Some other people on this website recommended milk frothing thermometers. I bought a couple on ebay cheap. Nice size/large dials. I taped them onto the pipe and added some insulation over top and they seem to be giving pretty good numbers.

 

[taxidermist]

Dogwood do a search here lots of ideas.

Look at azel digital temp

Rob

 

[ghangac]

Dogwood,

Take a look at Coleparmer Website for Spring Mount Surface Thermometers. EW-08107-22 Surface Thermometer , 2" Face, 3-Spring Pipe Mount, 0 to 250 ° F $17.25 each.

http://www.coleparmer.com/catalog/product_view.asp?sku=0810722

Good luck,
Greg

 

[dogwood]

Thanks for the link Greg. these are exactly what I was looking for, and reasonabley priced as well. I wonder how their spring held thermometers compare to the magnetic ones for staying in place? Seems like a magnetic install would be as easy as it could get. I'll be ordering tomorrow. Thanks again.

Mike