Will DC power cable interfere w/ probes?

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Ever since I installed my DC skimmer my probes have been off. Just wondering if I should recalibrate or try to reroute some wires. Has anybody have negative effects on their probes with DC power cables nearby?
 
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That's interesting. I would have thought that the probes use a coax type wire with shielding???
I'm not sure if it's even interference. But the wires are extremely thin, couldn't have much shielding of they do.
Have you tried shutting the skimmer off for a while to see what happens with the probe readings?
I have. My salinity jumps when the skimmer is off. It's all out of wack now. Even when skimmer is off. It was calibrated spot on before I installed the skimmer. I've tried to shake out any air with no luck. I'll try recalibrating it tomorrow
 

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