Would this unit be suitable for monitoring conditions in an outside root cellar?
2044146
I would think that depends on the moisture level (humidity). It would certainly work but if the gauge itself is in the same high humidity environment as the probe, it might not have as long a life. I use mine at ambient room conditions with the probe in a lab oven at 113F and 70% humidity. Works great but my gauge display is always cool and dry.
589305
It would sort of work. It monitors the whole house useage but these units are not accurate enough to be used as such tho. Kind of like it isnt legal to use a bathroom scale to weigh produce for sale. I would suggest having the homes split into two meter unit. Your power company should be able to help you. Hope this helps.
1346954
I believe it should. The connection and the box should be out of the weather though. I have had mine operating in a damp cellar for 3 years now. It is a must have for me.
140535
I believe it will function adequately as a stand-alone detector on battery. However, the wiring provides a means to integrate this unit with a whole-house, multi-zone (upstairs/downstairs or a moderately large floor plan) protection system.
229135
I suppose in theory, yes. But this is not a rugged device and it has garden hose connections. You would have to convert from hose threads to pipe threads and then plumb in this device. But I don't think it will hold up over time. And, I believe it has a battery, so if the battery runs out, you will lose the reading. And, you would have to constantly replace batteries. This device is really intended for short term use by irrigation system designers to determine flow rates. I would look for a better solution if I were you.
680089
I would recomend it. The one I have works well. Temp is accurate within a deg or two as far as I can tell and the humidity is pretty much spot on.
1707282
No. It will monitor the overall temperature of the house and call if it is below. In the case where the levels have no access to the level with the unit, it might make sense to have 2. I have three levels and my unit is on the first floor. A basement and bedrooms are easily monitored.
1235380
I honestly do not know as we use ours to monitor the pantry and attic temps, also have another one that monitors the basement temp and garage temps. These are really handy little gadgets!! Hope this helps somewhat. Pat Pratt
276217
I have used it to measure soil moisture in our lawn, around trees and just about everywhere else. I believe it to be very accurate. I bought it because I found that the soil moisture gauges in the nurseries around here were not accurate. Of course, the accuracy depends on following the directions that come with the meter so assure accuracy. I have found the device to be accurate and useful. I would not give it up.
667070
Personally I do not believe this is the best choice for what you intend to do. I would be checking with auto parts stores, and on line auto parts. You are getting quiet specific with the purpose of this simple little home tool. I use it to keep track of humidity for my instruments to assure the humidity is correct for them. you Salt Test these or any hygrometer to assure of its accuracy, but personally, I do not believe this is a humidifier that 1) you can trust for what you are doing and 2)unless it is purched inside your vehicle where you can have direct visual contact with it, then no. You do not want this one for your purposes. The little doo dad on the side is a temperature sensor you stick outside your window to evaluate the outside temperature and has no connection with humidity. Sorry, but I am guessing you are going to have to put out over $100 for a hydrometer to do what you are expecting, maybe even more.
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I have the sensor nailed to a tree about three feet off the ground. It is very sensitive. I think installed at an angle above the garage would work. The receiver in the house works very well and beeps three times everytime something passes the sensor, could be a car, animal, or garbage man. Do not put the receiver near metal like a microwave it seems to block the radio waves. Also when the transmitter is rained on sometimes you get false readings. I put a plastic shroud over the top made from a yogurt container. Overall I am very pleased with the product and for the price it is a very good value. I highly recommend this product. I have the sensor nailed to a tree about three feet off the ground. It is very sensitive. I think installed at an angle above the garage would work. The receiver in the house works very well and beeps three times everytime something passes the sensor, could be a car, animal, or garbage man. Do not put the receiver near metal like a microwave it seems to block the radio waves. Also when the transmitter is rained on sometimes you get false readings. I put a plastic shroud over the top made from a yogurt container. Overall I am very pleased with the product and for the price it is a very good... » Read More I have the sensor nailed to a tree about three feet off the ground. It is very sensitive. I think installed at an angle above the garage would work. The receiver in the house works very well and beeps three times everytime something passes the sensor, could be a car, animal, or garbage man. Do not put the receiver near metal like a microwave it seems to block the radio waves. Also when the transmitter is rained on sometimes you get false readings. I put a plastic shroud over the top made from a yogurt container. Overall I am very pleased with the product and for the price it is a very good value. I highly recommend this product. « Show Less
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Your best bet would bet would be to buy a unit for each building you want to monitor.Their Current probes (C-Clamps) are NOT "off the shelf" parts and multiplexing cables would be tough and likely end up as a "Kludge".
1617225
Not well. the problem with this product it is too powerful. Great for monitoring a garden. Not great for monitoring the front door. Unless you live at balmoral.
1519598
I have it setup with a remote sensor in a rented apartment and it has worked perfect. An outdoor or remote sensor should work the same
765548
I would think so. As with all electric connections you want to be as waterproof as possible. I've haven't had any problems with the unit so far in my application. A remote computer room
907464
I use it to monitor the temp and check if there is water in a room that is unheated - I have seen it down as low as 25 degrees. It works well.
976820
This meter tells you the moisture content in as little as one inch of dirt, so it would work for most any plant. The probe tip diameter is the size of a large screwdriver so care must be taken to prevent damage to plant roots, but I would recommend it due to its quality construction