Temp Sensor readings skewed?

[padawan]

Have a wireless temp probe. In direct light it heats up way more than in shade or at a non direct angle. Does the plastic around it absorb light/heat and heat up artificially. Giving me a false reading. Ive read that some people keep them at canopy level but shaded. Some people kind of cover them so the light doesnt hit the sensor and heat it up too much. Any vets out there familiar with this. Ive googled it up but didnt get enough veteran grower responses to make a judgement.

 

[grow_right]

as with any direct lighting, the temp sensors do reflect the temp in direct light. so yes, you sensor is giving you an accurate temp under the light.

 

[supermanlives]

i went with laser temp gun . fairly accurate.

 

[exploziv]

actually they work by IR, the laser is just for pointing. but yeah, you're right, they work great. great tool to have in a growroom, workshop or even home.

 

[padawan]

well after reading more about them it just makes sense to upgrade. Fairly cheap also as per amazon.

 

[exploziv]

check ebay too.

 

[supermanlives]

actually they work by IR, the laser is just for pointing. but yeah, you're right, they work great. great tool to have in a growroom, workshop or even home.

thanks for pointing that out bro. my dog likes the laser too and i can tell when she is overheating LOL

 

[cirog]

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...eyword=thermometer&storeId=10051#.UGYViE071Bo

I like these. Cheap, and keep track of lows and highs, as well as humidity. I put them in three different spot in my grow, low middle and high, and all read different temps but give me a good idea of the range.