I'd like to get the temperature at various depths inside a 200mm concrete wall that is being used for thermal mass.
Sensor should have an accuracy of +/- 0.5C
Let's say 5 sensors one on the exterior of the wall, then at 50mm, 100mm, 150mm and the inside of the wall.
That way I can measure the heating effect as it passes through the wall.
I'd like to use the minimum number of wires possible so 1-wire, I2C or SPI seem to be the go. Not sure about 1-wire and multiple sensors.
I only want the temperature although humidity might be of interest.
Is the BME280 a good choice or is it overkill.
What sensor should I use for for measuring temperature inside a concrete wall
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Re: What sensor should I use for for measuring temperature inside a concrete wall
Temperature range? Experiment or permanent installation, accessibility?
Not a problem at all.Not sure about 1-wire and multiple sensors.
Re: What sensor should I use for for measuring temperature inside a concrete wall
I know you want minimum wire count but I have had great success using simple thermistors. They are cheap, available in hermetically sealed stainless steel packages and really easy to use. You can even run long wires to them - not something which is true of most digital sensors.
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