Fast-acting thermometer?

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Does anyone have a suggestion on a fast-acting thermometer? I recently bought a python and having a darn time trying to make sure the temp is correct coming out of my tap (move the faucet slightly and the temp changes 20 degrees), so I have to fiddle with it a lot.

I bought a cheap Walmart digital thermometer but this thing takes a good 30 seconds to read. It's a real pain to try to adjust the water and then wait 30 seconds to see if it's good or not. Usually it takes me many tries.

There has got to be one that can read much faster than this. Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks.
 
A high quality lab style mercury thermometer will suit your needs..and a high quality faucet would probably help also.
 
I always set the warm and add cold tap to it..I find it easier to control the temperature this way.

the fastest reader is the thermal reader kind of a point and shoot.

I use to use thermometers but now just best judgement using skin(not fingers or hands)
 
digital therms are accurate and instant. i use both Coralife's ESU and Rainbow's Lifeguard digital thermometer. both are pretty good although i prefer the Raindbow lifeguard. it's a bit more accurate and has other features but is pricier. if your looking for a simple digital therm, get the Coralife ESU.
 
icecubez189 said:
digital therms are accurate and instant. i use both Coralife's ESU and Rainbow's Lifeguard digital thermometer. both are pretty good although i prefer the Raindbow lifeguard. it's a bit more accurate and has other features but is pricier. if your looking for a simple digital therm, get the Coralife ESU.
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Digital is the key. I use a digital stem thermometer intended for food use. I stick the end of the Python into a glass(smaller body of water will indicate changes faster) in the sink and stick the thermometer into the glass. (the whole works is kind of propped up in the sink) It does take a little while to change temperature due to the hose distance between the faucet and end of the python, but it works for me.
 
I always use my hand to test the water temperature. Just to be sure I will put my hand in the tank water under the python while the new water comes out. If there is a big temp diffrenece between the existing tank water and the new water, you will be able to feel it..

I used to use a reg glass tank thermometer..

Blue
 
NO HOT H20

DO NOT PUT HOT H20 FROM THE TAP INTO THE AQUARIUM heavy elements such a copper and zinc will disslove in the water of a water heater. I don't consume water from my water heater why should my fish.

Your best bet is to transfer the water to the aquarium by siphon with small tubing or buy an extra heater for you water bucket
 
andrew.ars said:
DO NOT PUT HOT H20 FROM THE TAP INTO THE AQUARIUM heavy elements such a copper and zinc will disslove in the water of a water heater. I don't consume water from my water heater why should my fish.

Your best bet is to transfer the water to the aquarium by siphon with small tubing or buy an extra heater for you water bucket
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this can easily be combated by adding a full dose of water conditioner (size of your tank, not amount of water your replacing) into the aquarium prior to refilling it via a python. although some people may have very old pipes that can leak in heavy amount of metals, the amount is probably negligible.
 
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