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I've ordered two of these to control some fans in my bay (long story - doesn't matter). However, the temperature probe is only 6' long and I'd really like to install the controller with all my other electronics. The probe is a 6' wire that looks like a simple 18ga twin wire (almost like speaker wire).
Can I extend the wires? Can I simply solider/splice another 6' - 10' of wire on and still get good results?
I know it must be designed with some kind of resistance measurement or something. This unit doesn't have to be absolutely accurate, even within 5 degrees is fine with me.
Dave
I would hook it up as is and check it against a known temperature and add the wire and recheck it. If it's different, you have a correction factor.
Jim Shepherd would likely know. I don't know how much time he spends here now but you could send him a PM. I think this is (http://firedetectionguy.com/) his current website and it has contact information on it. Or PM me & I can give you his cell number.