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    Re: 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!!
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    Re: The Accurite Therm/Hydgro Mod

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

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    Re: The Accurite Therm/Hydgro Mod

    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 ) degrees of each other, which is as good as stock.
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    Re: The Accurite Therm/Hydgro Mod

    Very innovative!! I just *love* seeing reptile keepers "think outside the sweater box" when it comes to functional husbandry practices/tools.
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    I did the second one today, new updates

    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.


    Simply apply heat and apply solder at the same time and you will get this.


    It makes the connections look much better as well.


    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.


    It ended up looking much better than the first one I did.


    Enjoy
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    Re: I did the second one today, new updates

    Pretty spiffy stuff man! Thanks alot.
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    Re: The Accurite Therm/Hydgro Mod

    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

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    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!
    Last edited by Freddiesinmyseat; 06-18-2009 at 06:07 PM. Reason: adding tip

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    Re: The Accurite Therm/Hydgro Mod

    Yeah silver solder is best for circuits.

    Glad to hear someone else tried it though
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    Re: The Accurite Therm/Hydgro Mod

    Wow dude! Great job!

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    Re: The Accurite Therm/Hydgro Mod

    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

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