temp probe wire fitting

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Hello,
Recently one of my temp probes wasn't reading on the pid. I traced the fault to the Electric Brewery temp probe cable. When I cut open the heat shrink tubing at the end with the detachable connector ( that snaps onto the probe) the connector just fell off into my hands - the wires simply let go inside.
I would like to resolder them into the fitting, but for the life of me can't figure out how to open the connector to reveal the solder points. Can anyone lead me in the right direction. If the are a one-use item that needs replacing, would anyone know where to get one?

[kal]

Hi!

I'm usuming a PID is displaying 'orAL' or the temperature's jumping around wildly. If that's the case the PID is unable to communicate with the temperature probe tip. The connection point between the temp probe cable and the stainless temp probe tip is likely damaged. It may be damage on either side or both sides.

This can happen if one is not careful when disconnecting/reconnecting the cable and the connectors are twisted and or turned when connecting them instead of lining up the tabs and pushing them together straight.

There’s a little tab you need to line up when you mate the two halves together. To connect/disconnect, the tabs need to be lined up and pushed together, they should NEVER BE TWISTED/TURNED. If you twist/turn them to make a connection you may damage one or both ends. Twisting/turning can pull apart the wires inside the connector.


You can test if it's the cable only end by swapping cables with one of the known working temperature probes.
If swapping cables does not help I would recommend replacing the entire assembly (probe tip and cable).

Replacement cables as well as replacement cables with probe tips are available for order here:

https://shop.theelectricbrewery.com/collections/temperature-probes

If twisting/turning caused damage and you are handy with a soldering iron, you may be able to easily repair the probe yourself. Remove the four small screws from the back of the probe and slide the resistor and cable end out of the probe (you should not have to remove it from the pot or Tee). You will see one end of the resistor soldered to pin #2, and the other side soldered to either 1 or 3 with a jumper between the two. One of those points is most likely broken and/or making intermittent contact. A quick re-soldering is all that is needed.

To get into the connector, plug the cable end into one of the probes to prevent it from spinning and rotate the winged portion counter clockwise, it will unscrew from the other section allowing you access to the connections. I would recommend de-soldering all 3 wires (if not already detached), trimming them back a little, and making sure there is a good solder connection.

Cheers,

Kal

[kal]

Hi!

I'm usuming a PID is displaying 'orAL' or the temperature's jumping around wildly. If that's the case the PID is unable to communicate with the temperature probe tip. The connection point between the temp probe cable and the stainless temp probe tip is likely damaged. It may be damage on either side or both sides.

This can happen if one is not careful when disconnecting/reconnecting the cable and the connectors are twisted and or turned when connecting them instead of lining up the tabs and pushing them together straight.

There’s a little tab you need to line up when you mate the two halves together. To connect/disconnect, the tabs need to be lined up and pushed together, they should NEVER BE TWISTED/TURNED. If you twist/turn them to make a connection you may damage one or both ends. Twisting/turning can pull apart the wires inside the connector.


You can test if it's the cable only end by swapping cables with one of the known working temperature probes.
If swapping cables does not help I would recommend replacing the entire assembly (probe tip and cable).

Replacement cables as well as replacement cables with probe tips are available for order here:

https://shop.theelectricbrewery.com/collections/temperature-probes

If twisting/turning caused damage and you are handy with a soldering iron, you may be able to easily repair the probe yourself. Remove the four small screws from the back of the probe and slide the resistor and cable end out of the probe (you should not have to remove it from the pot or Tee). You will see one end of the resistor soldered to pin #2, and the other side soldered to either 1 or 3 with a jumper between the two. One of those points is most likely broken and/or making intermittent contact. A quick re-soldering is all that is needed.

To get into the connector, plug the cable end into one of the probes to prevent it from spinning and rotate the winged portion counter clockwise, it will unscrew from the other section allowing you access to the connections. I would recommend de-soldering all 3 wires (if not already detached), trimming them back a little, and making sure there is a good solder connection.

Cheers,

Kal

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[kal]

Perfecto! Happy brewing!

Kal

[kal]

Perfecto! Happy brewing!

Kal