I’m planning on installing a remote temperature monitor to monitor engine exhaust, refrigerator compartment, and battery compartment temps. Looking at the Blue Seas 1841 monitor and wondering if anyone has installed this or other units.
I have exhaust, engine, and cabin, but shaft temperature seems like a good addition. Did you just mount the sensor for that one on the stuffing box area?Pretty easy to build one with an ESP 8266 board and a couple temperature probes. That will show up on your phone, tablet or computer screen via WiFi. Cost is less than $30 and it can do more and grow unlike most commercial solutions. I have it on a small boat network that isn’t connected to the internet.
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"Pretty easy to build" = How about parts list and plans. What did you use to house the module, what model(s) of probes, where attached etc. I's like to learn from your obvious experience with this. I think I could build one but could use some guidance. Enlighten us please. PM would be fine if no one else is interested in details.Pretty easy to build one with an ESP 8266 board and a couple temperature probes. That will show up on your phone, tablet or computer screen via WiFi. Cost is less than $30 and it can do more and grow unlike most commercial solutions. I have it on a small boat network that isn’t connected to the internet.
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Really like your choice, John. Two sensors. Must get that one.I found these to be effective in monitoring temps on the boat.
Remote sensor has been on the boat for about three years and have yet to replace the battery. Base unit needs new batteries about every two years. Not so bad, eh?that just means more batteries to keep up with