[Buckeye]

Originally Posted by Kal-EL

does it matter the quality of k-probes as well?

Yes it does matter.

I found that my cheap probes would not read all the way down to max LN2 temps. That was the problem we saw when running the Phantom, it would only show -156c at max, later on my F1 at max it would only go to -176c.

Could have been a combo of things with the Phantom tho.

But all this is not much of a problem for Core I7 stuff as you don't go to max temps and I have found they read fine to -130c or so.

[sofos1990]

So what probe do you buy guys?
Can you post a link from a cheap probe and a link from a good one?

[Jeffro64]

Yhanks for the info guys! Yes...links for probes would be awesome too!

[rickss69]

Any links for temp probes would be useless unless they have been tested. All I can tell you is the ones provided with quality units such as the UEI have proven to be accurate and reliable for our needs. I would'nt be surprised to find that all K-type probes are manufactured by just a few companies and not a nickel's worth of difference between them lol. Probably more dependent on the thermometer itself and the placement of the probes.

[karmakazi]

I got a Fluke 50-S single input. Ive been using it ALOT for 16 months now and it still has its original batteries in it!

[spfoam1]

Originally Posted by karmakazi

I got a Fluke 50-S single input. Ive been using it ALOT for 16 months now and it still has its original batteries in it!

I've been looking at some Fluke temp sensors........they sure make nice multimeters, so I would imagine the temp probes are nice as well.

[DrNip]

Just ordered a UEI-DT302. Tired of my cheap $20 meter. Would have gone with a Fluke but the price was a lil steep for me. I'm sure the UEI will treat me just right for $141.

[rickss69]

You did well Nip - You will find it to be an excellent meter. Fluke = extra expense with no added performance.

[DrNip]

That's what I figured. Of course there are those that will prolly argue the fact that the Fluke is that much better than the UEI but not enough for me to spend another $100. Of course what the hell am I talking about, $100. I wipe my arse with that when it comes to buying hardware it seems like. What can I say either I am an idiot or an addict! I keep telling myself to slow down but I keep forgetting what I told myself the day before.

[Kal-EL]

It's o.k. nip, tis completely necessary purchases you've been making