The Accurite Therm/Hydgro Mod

We have a plethora of stickies in this forum already...but this one is so brilliant and unique that I just had to add one more! Excellent job!! :gj:

Have you tested it to make sure the reading is correct?

Yup. Used 4% silver solder to make sure the resistance didn't get out of whack too. Both remote temperature sensors are within 0.1 (not female :rofl:) degrees of each other, which is as good as stock.

Very innovative!! I just *love* seeing reptile keepers "think outside the sweater box" when it comes to functional husbandry practices/tools. :)

It came out much nicer and doesn't look like a hack job. Here are the updated pics and some tips to make it go smoother for you guys.

BTW it only takes 1/2hr to do this mod, I took my time and timed it.

It is alot easier to make the connections if you "Tin" the ends of the wires first.
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/c...curite/012.jpg

Simply apply heat and apply solder at the same time and you will get this.
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/c...curite/014.jpg

It makes the connections look much better as well.
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/c...curite/011.jpg

Then instead if running them out the vent in the back like I did with the first one, I used my cordless drill to enlarge the original hole. Then ran all the wires out through it like this.
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/c...curite/016.jpg

It ended up looking much better than the first one I did.
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/c...curite/015.jpg

Enjoy :gj:

Pretty spiffy stuff man! Thanks alot.

thanks for this diy tut! wouldn't have thought of this one lol. successfully modded the thermo/hygrometer and tested it. works great :)

thanks again!
Nigel:gj:

-edit-
also, for those of you that haven't done this yet...DON'T USE RESIN CORE SOLDER!! it's doable...but it was wayyyyyyy too much of a hassle. took 3x longer than needed lol!

Yeah :rofl: silver solder is best for circuits.

Glad to hear someone else tried it though :gj:

Wow dude! Great job!

Haha, that is an awesome idea you have!

I wish I knew how to do any of that stuff you mentioned or I would!

You should sell them pre-modified ;) And sell me one! LOL