Digital Under Water Temperature Guage

[JoelW]

The thermocline in Superior is very shallow, right about 6" deep.

The temp gauge on the Uwatec digital pressure gauge that I have seems to react pretty quickly. Also, the temp reading on my Suunto Spyder reacts quickly as well.

JoelW

 

[mlove]

My Cobra is real slow to register temp. Went diving with my wife a few weeks ago, at 60 ft her us dive computer read 30 and mine was still at 72.
Mike

 

[TexasMike]

Joel...Would you say the Spyder has a good response time because it is out on your wrist and not "buried" (or insulated) inside of a rubber console?

 

[The Chairman]

Hey all,

After diving mostly in springs (72 F year round) all I can say is "What's a thermocline??? Is he related to Patsy???"

Actually, I was out at Alexander Springs as the DM for a class, and as we moved to the side away from the boil, one of the younger girls (who was QUITE cold) called out... "Ohhh, a warm spot!" The instructor quipped, "must be where someone peed!" to which all of the girls started saying "uh-uh- no way!" until I held up my hand and said "Sorry!!!" to which they all went "eeewwwweee, yuck". Some times it's the understatement that works the best!

 

[JoelW]

TM,

I would pretty much guess that the Spyder being out in the water and having an all metal shell does a lot to transfer the temp change to the sensor quickly.

JoelW

 

[mlove]

NetDoc,
The first person I ever dove with told me, There are two kinds of divers, those that pee their suits and those who lie about it.
Mike

 

[The Chairman]

Hey all,

We always tell the Prima Donnas that it's a warmth issue... a natural heater at your disposal!