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hi temp zip tie
I'm still thinking on how to mount a temp sensor to a solar hot water
heater. I plan to put the sensor wire inside a 1/2" flexible copper pipe and bring it along side the hot exit water pipe on the solar heater. Need to attach this to withstand a small hurricane (hopefully) and the hot Florida sun. Plan "A" was just electrical zip ties for both sensor and copper conduit. Will these take the heat? Got a better idea? http://www.mcmaster.com/#1760k77/=5oipt5 |
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hi temp zip tie
"Karl Townsend" wrote in message anews.com... I'm still thinking on how to mount a temp sensor to a solar hot water heater. I plan to put the sensor wire inside a 1/2" flexible copper pipe and bring it along side the hot exit water pipe on the solar heater. Need to attach this to withstand a small hurricane (hopefully) and the hot Florida sun. Plan "A" was just electrical zip ties for both sensor and copper conduit. Will these take the heat? Got a better idea? http://www.mcmaster.com/#1760k77/=5oipt5 Small s/s hose clamp? What about just some wire, heat sink compound and then wrap in self-adhesive fibreglass tape, then if needed insulate it from the weather. |
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hi temp zip tie
On Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:48:10 -0500, Karl Townsend wrote:
I'm still thinking on how to mount a temp sensor to a solar hot water heater. I plan to put the sensor wire inside a 1/2" flexible copper pipe and bring it along side the hot exit water pipe on the solar heater. Need to attach this to withstand a small hurricane (hopefully) and the hot Florida sun. Plan "A" was just electrical zip ties for both sensor and copper conduit. Will these take the heat? Got a better idea? http://www.mcmaster.com/#1760k77/=5oipt5 Getting distracted from the greenhouse temperature regulation? Or are you done? -- www.wescottdesign.com |
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hi temp zip tie
Getting distracted from the greenhouse temperature regulation? Or are
you done? Most definitely distracted. Long story short, had to move with Julie in the hospital and misplaced everything. She got out yesterday and is already putting my life back in order. I'll do this little job for my landlord and get back on the controller. Karl |
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hi temp zip tie
Karl,
I am very sorry to hear your wife has been ailing. Now she is out of hospital and hopefully on the mend. Best regards, Bob Swinney "Karl Townsend" wrote in message anews.com... Getting distracted from the greenhouse temperature regulation? Or are you done? Most definitely distracted. Long story short, had to move with Julie in the hospital and misplaced everything. She got out yesterday and is already putting my life back in order. I'll do this little job for my landlord and get back on the controller. Karl |
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hi temp zip tie
Dorman Conduct-Tite 83915 10-pak 8" Heavy Duty Wire Ties made of stainless
steel. I found 'em at a local TSC Tractor Supply Co store, but they were clearance priced, so they were likely disconinued, or a cheaper source was found. -- WB .......... metalworking projects www.kwagmire.com/metal_proj.html "Karl Townsend" wrote in message anews.com... I'm still thinking on how to mount a temp sensor to a solar hot water heater. I plan to put the sensor wire inside a 1/2" flexible copper pipe and bring it along side the hot exit water pipe on the solar heater. Need to attach this to withstand a small hurricane (hopefully) and the hot Florida sun. Plan "A" was just electrical zip ties for both sensor and copper conduit. Will these take the heat? Got a better idea? http://www.mcmaster.com/#1760k77/=5oipt5 |
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Wild_Bill wrote:
Dorman Conduct-Tite 83915 10-pak 8" Heavy Duty Wire Ties made of stainless steel. I found 'em at a local TSC Tractor Supply Co store, but they were clearance priced, so they were likely disconinued, or a cheaper source was found. That is still a good number. it is part of the Motormite Help! line, red packages. under $5.00 retail. Most of the parts stores carry that line, but it's a slow mover so you may not find one in a local store. |
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hi temp zip tie
On Fri, 5 Feb 2010 01:48:10 -0500, "Karl Townsend"
wrote: I'm still thinking on how to mount a temp sensor to a solar hot water heater. I plan to put the sensor wire inside a 1/2" flexible copper pipe and bring it along side the hot exit water pipe on the solar heater. Need to attach this to withstand a small hurricane (hopefully) and the hot Florida sun. Plan "A" was just electrical zip ties for both sensor and copper conduit. Will these take the heat? Got a better idea? http://www.mcmaster.com/#1760k77/=5oipt5 Stainless wire ties http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/10625/10002/-1?CT=999 Have a layer of insulation or tape between the tie and the copper pipes to prevent electrolytic corrosion. |
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hi temp zip tie
Karl Townsend wrote:
I'm still thinking on how to mount a temp sensor to a solar hot water heater. I plan to put the sensor wire inside a 1/2" flexible copper pipe and bring it along side the hot exit water pipe on the solar heater. Need to attach this to withstand a small hurricane (hopefully) and the hot Florida sun. Plan "A" was just electrical zip ties for both sensor and copper conduit. Will these take the heat? Got a better idea? http://www.mcmaster.com/#1760k77/=5oipt5 Aircraft safety wire, 8 turns per inch. |
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On Feb 5, 1:48*am, "Karl Townsend"
wrote: I'm still thinking on how to mount a temp sensor to a solar hot water heater. I plan to put the sensor wire inside a 1/2" flexible copper pipe and bring it along side the hot exit water pipe on the solar heater. Need to attach this to withstand a small hurricane (hopefully) and the hot Florida sun. Plan "A" was just electrical zip ties for both sensor and copper conduit. *Will these take the heat? Got a better idea? http://www.mcmaster.com/#1760k77/=5oipt5 I would machine a block to fit one side of the pipe and drill a hole for the sensor, so its lead wires are also at the measured temperature and don't cool it. The block could attach with a U bolt. Then wrap it with fiberglass under metal duct tape. The Foilmastic tape from Home Depot on my solar collector has stood up to sunlight quite well for 4 years. It tears easily, though. jsw |
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On Feb 5, 6:48*am, "Karl Townsend"
wrote: I'm still thinking on how to mount a temp sensor to a solar hot water heater. I plan to put the sensor wire inside a 1/2" flexible copper pipe and bring it along side the hot exit water pipe on the solar heater. Need to attach this to withstand a small hurricane (hopefully) and the hot Florida sun. Plan "A" was just electrical zip ties for both sensor and copper conduit. *Will these take the heat? Got a better idea? http://www.mcmaster.com/#1760k77/=5oipt5 Do you have any stainless mig wire? Dan |
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hi temp zip tie
it doesn't take long to identify a wide range of suitable adhesives that
claim strength to 600 deg F - why are you using zip ties? "Karl Townsend" wrote in message anews.com... I'm still thinking on how to mount a temp sensor to a solar hot water heater. I plan to put the sensor wire inside a 1/2" flexible copper pipe and bring it along side the hot exit water pipe on the solar heater. Need to attach this to withstand a small hurricane (hopefully) and the hot Florida sun. Plan "A" was just electrical zip ties for both sensor and copper conduit. Will these take the heat? Got a better idea? http://www.mcmaster.com/#1760k77/=5oipt5 |
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On Fri, 5 Feb 2010 01:48:10 -0500, "Karl Townsend"
wrote: I'm still thinking on how to mount a temp sensor to a solar hot water heater. I plan to put the sensor wire inside a 1/2" flexible copper pipe and bring it along side the hot exit water pipe on the solar heater. Need to attach this to withstand a small hurricane (hopefully) and the hot Florida sun. Plan "A" was just electrical zip ties for both sensor and copper conduit. Will these take the heat? Got a better idea? http://www.mcmaster.com/#1760k77/=5oipt5 Ah...why not simply use a pair of radiator hose clamps???? Gunner Whenever a Liberal utters the term "Common Sense approach"....grab your wallet, your ass, and your guns because the sombitch is about to do something damned nasty to all three of them. |
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