Why do you need to put temperature sensor in concrete ? I am just cereus? Suppose you know the temperature ? then What are going to do with it? Thanks Andre -----Original Message----- From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] On Behalf Of KPL Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 10:13 AM To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public. Subject: Re: [EE] Burying a Temperature Sensor in Concrete check the sensors that are sold with electric floor heating cable, they are designed for this. Mounted in plastic conduit, replaceable. On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 7:47 PM, Volker Soffel wrote: > I'm looking at a cheap way of embedding temperature sensors (thermistor) > into a concrete slab. The sensors will be placed before the concrete is poured. > I'm wondering how to best protect the sensor and the leads going to the sensor > from chemical reactions with the concrete & moisture? > I would welcome any suggestions & first hand experiences. > What type of encasing would you suggest for the sensor. Sensor leads, > what type of cable, > cable mantel material? Should the cable be run in a conduit/ can it > be buried directly in the concrete.... > > best regards > Volker > MicroController Pros Corporation > microcontrollershop.com > The World's Largest Embedded Tool Selection > +1-408-776-7992 Phone > +1-215-243-6071 Fax > -- > http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > View/change your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist > -- KPL -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist IMPORTANT NOTICE: This notice constitutes Proprietary Rights identification of this email including all attachments, which is property that is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It also may contain proprietary data or information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. The recipient of this data agrees to abide by the United States Export Control of Technical Data and Equipment under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The recipient agrees to abide by these laws and their regulations not only for export and re-export, but for disclosure to non-U.S. citizens. This email does not grant or assign rights of ownership in the proprietary subject matter herein, nor shall it be construed as a joint venture, partnership, teaming agreement, or other formal business relationship. If the reader of this e-mail transmission! is not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this e-mail or its contents is strictly prohibited. Please notify the sender you received it in error by responding to the e-mail and then permanently delete it and all copies of the e-mail immediately, including any copies of it in your deleted email folder. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist