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How do you know what size probe to use?

DenverTom Apr 18, 2005 11:45 PM

I have heard that if you use to small of a probe, you can hurt the animal, but too large of a probe won't give accurate results. How do you know what size to use?

thanks
Denver Tom

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toshamc Apr 19, 2005 07:25 PM

The probe width should be about 1/4 of the width of the vent area.
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