You could use a seconds sensor as reference or pick out a resistor that would 
give you a good 40f temp rise above ambient. 

-Jerry

> On Dec 4, 2014, at 1:39 PM, Nathan McCorkle <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
>> On Thu, Dec 4, 2014 at 12:38 PM, Jerry Biehler <[email protected]> 
>> wrote:
>> You could also use a resistor thermally bonded to a thermistor or a Dallas
>> 1wire sensor.  You apply voltage to the resistor to make it a little heater
>> and when the temp rises significantly on the sensor you know it is out of
>> water. You don't need much heat, just enough above ambient to notice a
>> difference.
> 
> What happens when the house thermostat set at 80 (ok let's say 70)
> goes down to 55 at night?
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