tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post8077173413372596657..comments2023-05-14T20:49:36.700-07:00Comments on WanderMan: What's It Like Outside? - Weather Forecasting For Non-MeteorologistsThe Wandermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12111895389728923307noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-16528460825620432152012-08-25T13:17:18.275-07:002012-08-25T13:17:18.275-07:00Allison,
I really like the idea of the straps vs...Allison,<br /> I really like the idea of the straps vs. the stick kind. It'll be MUCH easier to replace the batteries, and you can remove and replace the entire unit at will. Very slick. Back to the hardware store!<br /><br />Rich "The Wanderman"<br />The Wandermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12111895389728923307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-58038665284144594952012-08-25T11:42:47.718-07:002012-08-25T11:42:47.718-07:00I mounted the sensor module for our atomic clock/i...I mounted the sensor module for our atomic clock/indoor outdoor thermometer humidity thingy on the outer backside of a storage compartment near the wheel well. Its about 4 inches long (holds 2 AA batteries) , so I screwed 2 straps of sticks-to-itself Velcro (the kind you wrap around power cords) in a cross to the fiberglass to wrap around the length and width of the module.<br /><br />That puppy ain't goin nowhere, and the temperature is pretty accurate there out of the sun.Cheese Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14173996846678959433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-25303365532712250892012-08-24T15:38:55.582-07:002012-08-24T15:38:55.582-07:00John,
Didn't I just say all that? It's a...John,<br /> Didn't I just say all that? It's a current model, is wireless, is quite accurate and was under $60.<br /><br />:)<br /><br />Rich "The Wanderman"<br />The Wandermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12111895389728923307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-60382008560250677272012-08-24T15:22:50.002-07:002012-08-24T15:22:50.002-07:00Talk about going around the world to get across th...Talk about going around the world to get across the street. Admittedly, I have made the same mistake. You bought something years ago and when you go back, you have this mindset that prevents you from being open to new ideas. So you buy something that keeps you "in the 80's" so to speak. REMEMBER, when it comes to electronics, there is always improvements on a very regular basis. The thermometer I have tells me the inside and outside temp. Outside, a small sensor is affixed to the trailer on the hatch door using velcro. Could have used screws. The inside unit is very attractive, tells me the temp in and out and gives me the time. Can let it sit on a table or hang from the wall. The thermometer is wireless so there are no cords! Cost less than $60. and I have already gotten three years use out of it! And I have tested it and it is very accurate! Mine is made by Honeywell but plenty of others out there! JM johnmauldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12430839222301356185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-45162567696768503892012-08-24T05:19:54.811-07:002012-08-24T05:19:54.811-07:00Matt,
Nope...no NOAA receiver built in to this on...Matt,<br /> Nope...no NOAA receiver built in to this one. It determines cloud cover based on dewpoint/temp spread and humidity. SO far, been pretty accurate.<br /><br />I'm also worried about the remote sensor dropping off and ending up someplace bad. Hopefully the fridge compartment door will prevent losing it down the road!<br /><br />Come to think of it...I'm going to put a safety wire on it today. Just to be sure.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Rich "The Wanderman"<br /><br />The Wandermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12111895389728923307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-67624416051982852332012-08-23T22:16:42.991-07:002012-08-23T22:16:42.991-07:00So, does that also get NOAA weather info somehow? ...So, does that also get NOAA weather info somehow? I'm trying to figure out how it would know how cloudy it is :p. <br /><br />I have one of the older weather stations, a gift from a customer that used to come through my checkstand years ago when I still worked in a grocery store. <br /><br />It's an old Oregon Scientific that does moon phase, date, the indoor humidity, outside temp, DST, atomic clock update, etc.. etc... <br /><br />Sadly, the temperature is usually off by 3-5 degrees, mainly because it picks up the ambient temperature of the surface the sensors are mounted. <br /><br />I ended up mounting my outdoor sensor up under the wing on the tub section of the camper so that if it did vibrate loose, it would simply fall into the bed of the truck. <br /><br />Big Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11972364897169819241noreply@blogger.com