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Water leakage

PostPosted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 10:33 am
by wingwong
Hi, has anyone had any problems with water leakage from the thermometer probe housing???

Re: Water leakage

PostPosted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 12:39 pm
by Spudnik1954
I find that if my water pressure is too high it will leak around the temp probe just use a little less water.

Re: Water leakage

PostPosted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:09 pm
by vino-tinto
Wrap the probe with some PTFE tape

Re: Water leakage

PostPosted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 3:31 pm
by wingwong
Many thanks, I cannot get my temp down any lower than 63 degrees as the water shoots out if I turn if up any more, any ideas, someone suggested blue tac but I'm unsure about this ???

Re: Water leakage

PostPosted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 3:59 pm
by vino-tinto
Wrapping the probe with PTFE tape and then twisting it back in should tighten it up so that it doesn't leak.