extend sensor for Panel Meter (prod 576)
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- vectorizer
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extend sensor for Panel Meter (prod 576)
Regarding the Panel Temperature Meter (product ID 576). I'd like the meter farther from the sensor than allowed by the supplied sensor wire; 2-3 feet would be good enough. Since this sensor is probably a thermistor of some kind, I'm wondering if the meter will still be as accurate if I splice in a wire pair to get the length I need. In summary, can I make the sensor wire pair 2-3 feet longer?
- adafruit_support_mike
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Re: extend sensor for Panel Meter (prod 576)
The sensor is a thermistor, so adding wire will give you a little bit of extra resistance. That will show up as a small offset in the temperature readings.. maybe a degree or two at most.
As long as you're willing to live with that, there shouldn't be any electrical problems.
As long as you're willing to live with that, there shouldn't be any electrical problems.
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