In the past, to measure my water temperature, I have always just used the traditional floating thermometer. I generally have to replace it every year. Either the kids play with it while they are swimming, or the string breaks and it ends up in the skimmer, etc.
I am evaluating other options that do not involve using a floating thermometer.
I am curious of your thoughts on 2 different options:
1. A handheld, laser temperature gun - This would be super-easy to use, but I am wondering if it will be accurate. I am assuming it will only be measuring the surface temperature of the water.
2. An in-line temperature gauge installed in the return line coming from the filter. I see that Pentair makes one, but it's like $60 on Amazon, which seems excessive considering it is not much different from a meat thermometer. I am also curious about the accuracy of this approach given that it is still measuring surface water temperature since it is entering the filter system from the skimmer.
Thoughts?
I am evaluating other options that do not involve using a floating thermometer.
I am curious of your thoughts on 2 different options:
1. A handheld, laser temperature gun - This would be super-easy to use, but I am wondering if it will be accurate. I am assuming it will only be measuring the surface temperature of the water.
2. An in-line temperature gauge installed in the return line coming from the filter. I see that Pentair makes one, but it's like $60 on Amazon, which seems excessive considering it is not much different from a meat thermometer. I am also curious about the accuracy of this approach given that it is still measuring surface water temperature since it is entering the filter system from the skimmer.
Thoughts?