Description
This Reotemp Heavy Duty Compost Thermometer A36PF-F43 is ideally suited for monitoring interior temperatures of compost piles, compost windrows, and soil. The clear-faced dial is easy-to-read. The pointer is directly driven by the sensitive bi-metal helix in the bottom of the stem. This gives you an accurate reading every time. Used by composters, IPM managers, waste disposal technicians, recyclers, mushroom growers, and home owners. Maintaining an optimal temperature in your compost pile is an important factor in the successful breakdown of the organic material. Monitoring the temperature of your compost pile will tell you when it is time to turn the pile. It is time to turn the pile as the core temperature of the pile drops down to about 90° F.
The Heavy-Duty Compost Thermometer features a 36″ long x 5/16″ diameter stem, all stainless steel construction, and a hermetically sealed dial that won’t fog up. The 36″ length is just the perfect size to maintain larger compost piles that require a more rugged probe. Measures temperatures in Fahrenheit only from 0-200° F.
In addition to compost, this thermometer can also serve for other temperature taking applications, such as soil. Most cool season northern grass seed will not germinate at a soil temperature below 55 degrees F. Most fertilizers are also not effective until the soil has reached this temperature. Hence the application of fertilizers before this soil temperature is achieved can contribute to water pollution through storm water run off onto roads, sewers, streams and lakes.
Like all instruments, the Heavy Duty Compost Thermometer should not be dropped or left in the compost or soil for extended lengths of time.
Heavy Duty Compost Thermometer A36PF-F43 Features:
- Material: Rugged all-stainless steel construction
- Stem Length: 36″
- Stem Diameter: 5/16″
- Temperature Range (Fahrenheit only): 0-200° F
- Large, easy-to-read 3″ dial
- Hermetically sealed dial (won’t fog up)
- Unbreakable plastic crystal
- Pointed stem for easy insertion
- Very accurate (+1% of scale)
- Type: Analog
- Waterproof
- 1/2″ NPT allows for optional Probe Handle or Probe Guard (sold separately)
- Made in the USA
Thermometer Probe Guard FM36-16
The Thermometer Probe Guard is for the most rugged compost users. The Probe Guard shields the stem of the Heavy-Duty Compost Thermometer from bending due to large debris and also protects the dial from damage during insertion. The probe guard also provides a handle for you to hold onto while inserting the probe into the compost pile.
Thermometer Probe Handle FM-0 – Orange:
The Thermometer Probe Handle FM-0 provides you with something to hold onto as you push the thermometer into a pile and when you go to retrieve it. It is designed to protect the thermometer’s instrumentation. Continually pushing the thermometer by the gauge into the soil or compost causes strain, as well as wear and tear on the long thin probe of the thermometer. The probe handle will help to reduce this strain. Fits Heavy Duty Thermometer only. Easy to install, just thread it onto the back of the thermometer’s dial.
- Material: Rugged solid metal construction
- Orange color makes probe easier to locate in a pile
- Makes inserting and removing thermometer easier and safer
Thermometer Probe Handle FM-0S – Stainless Steel:
The Thermometer Probe Handle FM-0S is the same as the FM-0 Handle above only it is made with strong stainless steel material.
