View Full Version : Best-Most accurate threaded thermal sensor?
Eddie3dfx
07-19-2008, 05:44 AM
I haven't seen anyone post on thermal sensors and how accurate they are, so I'm curious what you guys know.
I don't mean the thin ones, I mean the threaded ones that go into a resevoir or t.
Some are copper, some brass, some stainless I believe.
Also, how much does a sensor impede flow in lets say a danger den t? or in any other threaded t?
Options are.
Koolance
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/images/products/sen-ap006g_01.jpg
Alphacool, made of nickel plated brass. The protruding sensor looks like it could impede flow. also thread is too long, so maybe this is best in a resevoir like an ek, not a T.
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/images/products/17513_01.jpg
Innovatek fan-o-matic sensor with a copper tip (I believe)
http://www.frozencpu.com/images/products/large/ex-res-52.jpg
Eddie3dfx
07-19-2008, 06:23 AM
Hmm.. Now that I think about it. I may use it for the top cap of the alphacool bay resevoirs. I 3 resevoirs stacked on top of each other, so I may need to use the sensor that has the thinnest head. Most likely the alphacool.
As you can see, the existing plug has to be flush with the top, or at least only potrude a few mm.
http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/images/products/Repack-SIBBL_02.jpg
If anyone else is interested, the other part to go along with SEN-AP004P (the sensor) is the Koolance Drain Valve.
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/6206/koo-81/Koolance_Drain_Valve_G14_Thread_Fitting_VLV-XTSPL.html
Eddie3dfx
07-19-2008, 07:39 AM
Construction is an anodized aluminum body :(
Wow, I'm an idiot. Sorry for the bad advice there. :(
Eddie3dfx
07-19-2008, 10:31 AM
No, the G1/4 straight 1/4" Compression Nozzle NZL-V06KG1....
Nothing I've bought for my loops is made of Aluminum....
SPL-XUFY5B -- Universal Brass Nozzle Body (nickel plated)
SEN-AP004P -- In-Line Coolant Temp Sensor (nickel plated brass)
NZL-V06KG1 -- G1/4 straight 1/4" Compression Nozzle (nickel plated brass)
Thanks for the reference numbers.
$6.99 is not a bad price. Do you think it would have better flow than a danger den T? This way you don't have to buy two additional plugs for the other side.
http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/yhst-65556269779593_2007_56721837
http://www.frozencpu.com/images/products/main/ex-tub-138.jpg
It looks like the DD top barb/plug has 4-5 threads.
Zaskar
07-19-2008, 10:50 AM
Bitspower has one too, restrictiveness doesnt really matter if you are using it to replace a plug in a spare res port.
SiGfever
07-19-2008, 10:58 AM
I use the Alphacool in the fillport of my Micro_res so the longer probe helps.
Eddie3dfx
07-19-2008, 11:04 AM
I use the Alphacool in the fillport of my Micro_res so the longer probe helps.
How accurate do you think it is?
Does it measure within 1degree or?
bigslappy
07-19-2008, 03:47 PM
here's a bitspower in a EK150 on top of a Petra's top
hope that helps
philbrown23
07-19-2008, 04:02 PM
I use the flat sensors, drill holes and make my own.
HotGore
07-19-2008, 04:43 PM
Hmm I would say the Innovatek
Vargher Warg
07-19-2008, 04:58 PM
Well I'm an idiot that bought the Alphacool one which has a bigger foot print!
And now I can't use it! - the bitspower temp sensor looks alright though, with a shorter foot-print! - not too long that is!
Don't know about the accurcy between them - sorry!
sirheck
07-19-2008, 04:59 PM
Construction is an anodized aluminum body :(
It wont hurt anything.
Anodized aluminum=Anode = get it.
Eddie3dfx
07-19-2008, 05:21 PM
As someone who has anodized their bicycle, I know that anozidation process can wear off = mix with copper
sirheck
07-19-2008, 05:26 PM
As someone who has anodized their bicycle, I know that anozidation process can wear off = mix with copper
Yeah but how long would it take?
Eddie3dfx
07-19-2008, 05:28 PM
Yeah but how long would it take?
Could take a year, could be 4-5 months.
I don't mind aluminum, as my ram loop is all aluminum.
I just don't want to mix 2 loops with any aluminum parts.
sirheck
07-19-2008, 05:37 PM
Yeah the whole alu thing is way overhyped.
Have seen pleny of members here at XS who have mixed them and say
they havent had any problems for years.
Xilikon
07-19-2008, 05:40 PM
Could take a year, could be 4-5 months.
I don't mind aluminum, as my ram loop is all aluminum.
I just don't want to mix 2 loops with any aluminum parts.
Smartest comment ;)
Sorry sirheck but mixing is a big no-no. Claim all you want, it will bite in the ass in the end anyway.
sirheck
07-19-2008, 05:49 PM
Smartest comment ;)
Sorry sirheck but mixing is a big no-no. Claim all you want, it will bite in the ass in the end anyway.
I know its not a good thing.
But its not a problem with corrosion additives.
Im not claiming anything.
As i said there are plenty of members here who mix them with no
problems.
I havent seen any problems (using a little anti-freeze)
In 20 years:rolleyes:
It wont hurt anything.
Anodized aluminum=Anode = get it.
Whoa! This aint [H]...
Where is the torch emote?
sirheck
07-19-2008, 06:04 PM
Anodizing does increase corrosion resistance.
Does it not?
increase yes. Makes it immune, no!