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aargee
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Posted: 12:57pm 13 Mar 2013

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!?!?

I've recovered a sh!t load of these medical grade sensors from being thrown out.

They consist of a small PTC resistor hermetically shielded in tubing and each is in a sterile package (yes - unused). They are about 50cm long and terminated in a mono 3.5mm (1/8th inch) phono plug. I think they are stable +/- 1% over their temperature range.

They would be great for any environmental measurements, beer making or even rectal temperature measurement if that's your fancy.

On the weekend I will take some photos and post some more tech details, but I'll be giving them away for the cost of postage within Australia.

I'm pretty busy at the moment, so don't get crappy if I'm a bit slow in posting a follow up.

- Rob.

All references in the above post to bodily functions are intentional.

For crying out loud, all I wanted to do was flash this blasted LED.

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Posted: 01:35pm 13 Mar 2013

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Perhaps sell them to the aliens? They like probes...

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Posted: 01:54pm 13 Mar 2013

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I got a little scared when I read 50cm.

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Posted: 04:27pm 13 Mar 2013

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Yeah, what is it with Alien abductees and the anal probe thing? (rhetorical)

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Ray B
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Posted: 06:30pm 13 Mar 2013

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Well Bugger Me.... Were breaking new ground here....
Dare I say "Go for it..."

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Posted: 09:33pm 13 Mar 2013

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I thinkI want one of these Rob - if anything just to remind me to keep out of hospitals.
I'll be away for a few days from tomorrow sp won't be reading the forum for a few days.

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Posted: 01:14am 14 Mar 2013

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Rob, I've been getting a little behind in my projects, but the offer of your rectal temperature probes has opened a new passage of research for me! Put me on your list! Please! It would be a bummer to miss out!

Thanks, Nic.

M Del
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Posted: 02:48pm 14 Mar 2013

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If their range is up to 80 Celsius I will take a couple for a hot water/fridge experiment I am prepping for.

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Posted: 02:52pm 14 Mar 2013

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M Del said If their range is up to 80 Celsius I will take a couple for a hot water/fridge experiment I am prepping for.

Jeez if they were designed to handle that temp. the patient must have eaten some pretty mean chili.

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aargee
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Posted: 02:57am 17 Mar 2013

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OK, here are some details...

Tip to connector approx. 1m
Tubing material - encapsulated PVC
Quoted specs. 25-45 deg Celsius +/- 0.1 degree.
Resistance: 100 deg = 180 ohm (PVC gets soft but intact)
25 deg = 2k ohm
0 deg = 7k ohm

Photos...

Reply to this thread if you would like a few, I'll give it a week and I'll send 3-4 out to anyone for the price of postage (I would think $2-3). Remember - Australia only.

- Rob.

For crying out loud, all I wanted to do was flash this blasted LED.

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Posted: 07:25am 17 Mar 2013

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Rob
I would like some of these.
thanks
Bob

James_From_Canb

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Posted: 01:07pm 17 Mar 2013

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Hi Rob. Me too, thanks. I'll PM you my address.

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aargee
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Posted: 11:34pm 23 Mar 2013

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OK, I've got three PMs. Bob D, James from Canb and Paceman. Anyone else? Nixie & M Del?

PM me with your address, I'll send them this week.
Haven't figured out the post yet but I'll let you know shortly.

- Rob.

For crying out loud, all I wanted to do was flash this blasted LED.

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Posted: 11:54am 30 Mar 2013

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I would like a few, but I live in Sweden, so only if the postage does not totally ruin me...

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Posted: 10:09pm 01 Apr 2013

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Just received mine his afternoon Rob (Tue 2/4/13). They don't look as nasty in the flesh!

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Posted: 11:24pm 01 Apr 2013

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paceman said in the flesh!

careful how you say that Greg

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Posted: 03:33am 02 Apr 2013

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Tongue in cheek?

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Posted: 01:53pm 02 Apr 2013

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Wish I'd thought of that John.

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