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67 of 68 found the following review helpful:
 Works great in constant freezing temperatures Dec 24, 2008
By Juniorverse1
First off, heed the warnings from the manufacturer: don't put these in locations where they can get heavily rained on, and don't put them in direct sunlight.
I purchased this sensor as an add-on to a LaCrosse Weather Station so I can monitor an additional location. I've had it for a number of months now. This sensor is located in the backyard, attached to a deck underneath an overhang so it doesn't get too wet.
I live in a part of the country where the winters are long and harsh. We've had temperatures below freezing for almost two months straight now, with a low of -15F so far this season, and this sensor is still working. If it makes it through May (the end of our winter) I'll be surprised. I'll post an update if I have any problems!
UPDATE: Sept 28, 2009 (9 months after original review above): This sensor lasted all winter and summer, despite having snow accumulate on the top during the winter and lows of -15F and winds of 80mph... amazing. Keeping my fingers crossed that I'll have as good of luck this winter too!
UPDATE 2: April 24, 2010 (16 months after original review): Sensor still going strong, and still using the original battery! Made it through another long and harsh winter. For the price and considering the weather this sensor has endured, it is an AMAZING value. If I wish to replace the indoor weather station in the future, I will definitely look for one that is compatible with these sensors.
UPDATE 3: November 17, 2010 (23 months after original review): I almost feel ridiculous coming back here to update on this product again, but this thing is still working. I just don't understand it! I noticed that the top sometimes has snow on top of it (yes, we just got 20" over the past week), so it isn't as well-protected from the elements as I originally thought... yet it is still working and still accurate! I can't believe that I am gushing over a $15 temperature sensor LOL
UPDATE 4: January 28, 2011 (25 months after original review): Well, the batteries in one sensor finally died last month. I replaced the batteries (old and new ones are Duracell Ultras) in both sensors and everything is working great again. On a side note: we had temperatures of -20F over New Year's weekend with wind chills of -51F (its ridiculous and true). Guess what? Outdoor sensor worked fine and was within 1-2 degrees of actual temperatures registered by others in the area using their much more expensive equipment. :)
UPDATE 5: December 14, 2011 (3 years after original review): They're still going strong!
23 of 23 found the following review helpful:
wireless temp sensor Oct 18, 2009
By Retired
"dmk42"
This wireless temperature sensor works extremely well and is easy
to set up - but you absolutely must follow the directions exactly.
Range is excellent - but just make sure that some large object such
as a metal shed or a large oak tree is not in line-of-sight between
any of the transmitters and the receiver.
I am using 3 of these temp sensors with the 915 MHz receiver. One
sensor came with the receiver, and I just purchased two more, since the
receiver can display up to three different temperatures from three
sensors. However be advised that if you carry one or more of these
sensors out of range and the receiver loses track of it, you absolutely
must take the batteries out of all three sensors and out of the
receiver and re-initialize all of them. This is not a difficult step,
since I did it several times while playing around with the sensors to
see how much range they had - which resulted in the receiver losing
track of one of them.
When you first see the instruction booklet that comes with the receiver,
it looks daunting, but not to worry, since only a tiny part of it is in
English, with all the rest in other languages. Once the temp sensors are
initialized, then it takes only a few seconds to set the clock.
I read in other reviews that some buyers had problems getting their
receiver to respond to some sensors, but that is because the buyers failed
to properly re-initialize their units. Also be advised that if you buy
a display unit that receives transmissions at 915 MHz, then you absolutely
must buy sensors that also transmit at 915 MHz. Several of the sensors
that are sold by Amazon look alike, but not all of them use 915 MHz, so
carefully read the tech specs to make sure that both the transmitter and
the receiver operate at 915 MHz.
18 of 22 found the following review helpful:
 Dosn't Work If It's Rained On Jan 31, 2008
By Richard A. Laburt
If its where rain can reach it it can quit functioning. As it is to be used outside how do you NOT get rained on. My first one died.
7 of 8 found the following review helpful:
 May Be OK Dec 28, 2008
By P. Burdge
"wordrioter"
I was looking for a replacement transmitter and this product was recommended to me by Amazon.com to go with my La Crosse Weather Station - the picture on Amazon.com of the weather station is exactly the one I have - HOWEVER Amazon needs to update the picture - the one they have is a 433 mhz model - but this transmitter is for a 915 mhz model - SO - doesn't work with what I have. Bottom line - it may be just fine with the right weather station - but I wasted my money buying this because it doesn't work with mine. :(
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
La Crosse Technology Temperature Sensor Nov 15, 2009
By Wise one
"Wise"
This product was a replacement, and it works, but the temperature is about 4 to 5 degrees lower than the actual outdoor temperature. The original one we had always registered the correct outdoor temperature.
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