[chbot] Wanting real data - How best to mount sensors outside in the elements?

[Henri Shustak]

Silicon coated wire is good for all kinds of things. Simply amazing!

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> On 29/05/2020, at 3:02 PM, Mark Beckett <m.beckett at amuri.net> wrote:
> 
> 
>>> The sensor itself was a DS18B20 with heatshrink protecting the leads, tucked inside the core.<<
> 
> Hadley has the waterproof versions with silicon leads in 1m or 2m for
> $20
> https://nicegear.nz/product/waterproof-ds18b20-digital-temperature-sensor-high-temp-silicone-2m
> 
> re waterproof enclosure
> Many years ago Telecom had sealed yagi antenna, which eventually needed
> servicing.
> When the riggers took them down they had a large quantity of water
> despite triple O-rings and grease on the fibreglass shroud.
> 
> The solution was to drill a hole and fit a small diameter rubber tube to
> act as a breather and drain.
> 
> I'd suggest using a larger dia rubber tube, sealing the end with a
> flexible cap and cutting a small slit, so any water can escape, but
> wildlife can't enter.
> 
> 
> Hadley also has a I2C temp and humidity sensor which may suit.
> https://nicegear.nz/product/am2315-encased-i2c-temperaturehumidity-sensor
> 
> 
> Cheers
> Mark
> 
> 
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