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- indoor temperature
- outdoor temperature
- max.-min.-function
- clock
- wireless transmission
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TFA 30.3034.01 Ratio
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
The device seems very good. It gives time accurate to the second and inside and outside temperature accurate to about 0.2 degC.
What has been said on the webpage about the range, I find, is partly correct. It must help to have the unit in the vicinity of an East facing window (which I don't actually have), but my base unit still shows the time to within about I second of a clock I have that takes its time signal from Rugby as opposed to Frankfurt. So that seems OK.
As for the remote (outdoor) temperature sensor distance, things like intervening metal garage doors will block its signal completely, even if the base unit is close by. I think it helps if the flat sides of the base unit and remote sensor roughly face each other. Edge to edge alignment seems worst. Ten metres seems about the limit.
I more recently bought a second unit for my mother and had some trouble getting the base unit to receive the remote's signal, but eventually found a good place.
It isn't mentioned on the Amazon webpage, but the remote sensor needs to be kept dry. Mine is exposed to the elements apart from the little plastic bag that keeps it dry and some well-placed bricks around it for stability and protection.
One other thing to mention is that while the remote sensor responds quickly to temperature change, the indoor one seems slower. But on putting them together as a check of relative accuracy, they will give about the same reading after one hour or so. This is not a problem in normal use.
The min / max facility is rather useful and can be reset when needed - it's alarming to see how low the temperature can be at night - minus 6 degC in the last cold period - much lower than forecast. The base unit can take signals from 3 remote units simultaneously, but I don't know how much the extra ones cost.
MT
What has been said on the webpage about the range, I find, is partly correct. It must help to have the unit in the vicinity of an East facing window (which I don't actually have), but my base unit still shows the time to within about I second of a clock I have that takes its time signal from Rugby as opposed to Frankfurt. So that seems OK.
As for the remote (outdoor) temperature sensor distance, things like intervening metal garage doors will block its signal completely, even if the base unit is close by. I think it helps if the flat sides of the base unit and remote sensor roughly face each other. Edge to edge alignment seems worst. Ten metres seems about the limit.
I more recently bought a second unit for my mother and had some trouble getting the base unit to receive the remote's signal, but eventually found a good place.
It isn't mentioned on the Amazon webpage, but the remote sensor needs to be kept dry. Mine is exposed to the elements apart from the little plastic bag that keeps it dry and some well-placed bricks around it for stability and protection.
One other thing to mention is that while the remote sensor responds quickly to temperature change, the indoor one seems slower. But on putting them together as a check of relative accuracy, they will give about the same reading after one hour or so. This is not a problem in normal use.
The min / max facility is rather useful and can be reset when needed - it's alarming to see how low the temperature can be at night - minus 6 degC in the last cold period - much lower than forecast. The base unit can take signals from 3 remote units simultaneously, but I don't know how much the extra ones cost.
MT
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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Slightly disappointed. This is the second one I've had - the other lasted about three years and this is a replacement after the outside sensor packed up on the original. It looks good and much better than the previous one but it needs virtual line of sight between the outside sensor and the main unit to work properly. Even a window in the way seems to cause a problem and the distance is no more than about 25 feet. I've changed the batteries (in case) but to no avail. I've had to find a spot where the unit works, not necessarily where I'd like it sited.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Easy to set up and works a treat. Checked its accuracy against a mercury thermometer and it seems spot on. Unlike some earlier reviews I have had no problem picking up the remote sensor. The time is always accurate thanks to the radio synchronization with the atomic clock in Frankfurt. If I could add two features I would like to see it would be an all-time max and min and availability in white as well as black. Very happy with the unit.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Brrrrrrilliant
This item does exactly what it says on the packet. It's easy to set up - you might want to take a bit of time thinking about where's best for the outdoor sensor, but other than... Read more
Published 21 days ago by Sarah Ingham
temperature reader for indoor and outdoor using radio waves
Reads German atomic clock so an hour out all the time. Seems to react quite well with outside temperature though does not agree with my other one. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Jennifer C. Page
Value
Excellent product which is best value for a max-min thermometer. You can pay as much in a DIY store for a load of rubbish which will hardly work for a year.
Published 1 month ago by A Copeland
Good value
Bought this so I could check the minimum temperature in my garage where my central heating boiler is situated, so I could take action if it got down to freezing point in the winter... Read more
Published 2 months ago by R. Trower
Really good thermometer
Really good thermometer and both sensors register the same temperature, although the indoors one takes a little while to get there. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Edmund Paddington
barometer
Gift for my daughter who is delighted and amazed at its capability. Only hope it lasts for some time. Some reviews state no longevity in use. Read more
Published 5 months ago by snosrap
Product Description.
Potential purchasers please note, according to the product description it states "4-AA batteries required (Included)" THEY ARE NOT! In addition 2-AA's and 2-AAA's are required. Read more
Published 5 months ago by KIRTH BOALCH
Great - worked out of the box
I spent some time looking for a unit to replace my old one where the outside sensor had died, and the reviews of this one seemed excellent. Read more
Published 7 months ago by FarmerTarr
Accurate for time and temperature
This is a good value, accurate and well made device which is very straightforward to get up and running. Read more
Published 7 months ago by James B. Spink
Very useful device
This thermometer works very well. It gives an accurate reading, and highly accurate time. The 'outdoor' sensor also works well, and I had no problmes pairing it with the main... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Enfant Terrible
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