INKBIRD Suction Cups

[Gary Ellis]

Inkbird suction cups for the probes suck and not in a good way. Suggestions on a better alternative.

 

[Reef Devils]

Inkbird suction cups for the probes suck and not in a good way. Suggestions on a better alternative.

I have the same problem with mine.
Make sure the area they are suctioned on to is clean. No algae is that spot.

 

[Gill the 3rd]

I bought a magnetic holder for the probes on etsy. I also bought some magnetic heater holders as well. They work well.

Inkbird Itc-306, 308 Wall Mount & Temp Probe Magnetic Mount - Etsy

This Aquariums & Tank Decor item by LeafgreenSolutions has 102 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Clive, IA. Listed on Mar 23, 2024

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[exnisstech]

I zip tie a piece of rock rubble to the cord just above the sensor and toss it in. I have the benifit that I don't care what things in the sump look like so nothing has to be neat. I've kept tanks for probably 30+ years and no suction cup has ever lasted very long before failing. I don't bother using them for anything any longer.
The magnetic holders look nice as long as they are safe in salt water. I'm not into 3d printing but have read that some materials used do not do well in saltwater and some break down under stronger lighting.

 

[fodsod]

I bought a magnetic holder for the probes on etsy. I also bought some magnetic heater holders as well. They work well.

Inkbird Itc-306, 308 Wall Mount & Temp Probe Magnetic Mount - Etsy

This Aquariums & Tank Decor item by LeafgreenSolutions has 102 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Clive, IA. Listed on Mar 23, 2024

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I have a couple of these, I also purchased them off Etsy. I've had mine in both tanks for a few years now and they are fantastic.

 

[Gary Ellis]

I have a couple of these, I also purchased them off Etsy. I've had mine in both tanks for a few years now and they are fantastic.

The mount for the probe is exactly what I'm looking for, but I don't need the other stuff that comes with it. Can I get just them?

 

[Gill the 3rd]

I zip tie a piece of rock rubble to the cord just above the sensor and toss it in. I have the benifit that I don't care what things in the sump look like so nothing has to be neat. I've kept tanks for probably 30+ years and no suction cup has ever lasted very long before failing. I don't bother using them for anything any longer.
The magnetic holders look nice as long as they are safe in salt water. I'm not into 3d printing but have read that some materials used do not do well in saltwater and some break down under stronger lighting.

Yea you need to be careful what filaments they use. This store prints with PETG and also does the following

Not all sellers on Etsy do this so you need to be careful.

 

[Gill the 3rd]

The mount for the probe is exactly what I'm looking for, but I don't need the other stuff that comes with it. Can I get just them?

Not from this seller, you have to buy all the stuff. I also was only interested in the temp sensor mount, but ended up having to buy all of it. It ends up being $20 which is still worth it IMO.

Edit - there are cheaper options but they are using PLA filaments. From my understanding you want to stay away from those since they can get brittle and break down over time.

 

[fodsod]

The mount for the probe is exactly what I'm looking for, but I don't need the other stuff that comes with it. Can I get just them?

This seller let's you choose just the magnetic probe holder.

Wall Mount Kit for Inkbird ITC-308 BRS Temperature Controller Magnetic - Etsy

This Aquariums & Tank Decor item by SmartReefIntegration has 34 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Canonsburg, PA. Listed on Jan 29, 2024

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[Gary Ellis]

Not from this seller, you have to buy all the stuff. I also was only interested in the temp sensor mount, but ended up having to buy all of it. It ends up being $20 which is still worth it IMO.

Edit - there are cheaper options but they are using PLA filaments. From my understanding you want to stay away from those since they can get brittle and break down over time.

So you mount your probes side by side on one magnet?