I ordered one of these:
> Waterproof DS18B20 Digital temperature sensor 

> Where I want to measure is 170 feet from my RaspberryPi with 1wire interface.
> Is this the right wire to buy:
> http://cables4sure.com/200ft-cat5e-outdoor-above-ground-bulk-cable.html?gclid=CjwKEAiAvPGxBRCH3YCgpdbCtmYSJABqHRVwlNENYZipkhNh9ioFjIV8a1cDyfY1jV9WQePqMCBNwBoCZZTw_wcB
>  
> <http://cables4sure.com/200ft-cat5e-outdoor-above-ground-bulk-cable.html?gclid=CjwKEAiAvPGxBRCH3YCgpdbCtmYSJABqHRVwlNENYZipkhNh9ioFjIV8a1cDyfY1jV9WQePqMCBNwBoCZZTw_wcB>

It is OK for outdoors but if you plan to immerse it in saltwater I’m not sure 
how long it will last.

I think my biggest concern would be the join between the sensor tails and the 
cat5, if the environment is that hostile.

Cheers
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