Can I cut off all the cords and just use it for a clock? A clock that I can read at night is all I want! My car has a built in outdoor thermometer.
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No is the correct answer. The power for the entire unit (clock included) comes through the cord via the plug. My suggestion is to go to the auto store and buy a small stick-on clock and you can place it where you want.
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Probably... But�. I believe If it's not plugged into a 12 volt outlet, the display won't light continuously. U have to press a bottom together it to light temporarily.
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I bought it to be able to charge at night or whenever I needed to do so. It may be you can use a usb, I am not very technical.
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I was wanting to buy 3 of these units, for daughter, S.O. and mom, but I know some of them you can't use on a drained battery (say you leave your lights on in a parking lot for hours) and that's more what I'm looking for. Nothing like coming out to a dark, deserted lot and your car won't start even when you have AAA you have to wait...all alone ::shiver:: I guess I'll also wait and see if more feedback might come in. At the worst I can always go to a "store" and buy it :(
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no, not a bad idea, though, never thought of it because i use a table. i haven't read my comment lately, so i want to make sure you know that i had two clocks, both with the batteries which came with the unit failed to perform, or charge, or whatever, ......to the point where i purchased a new battery form Batteries Plus and a charger....I haven't had a problem since. I find this to be the most economical clock i could find, so for that reason, i'd have to say i'm satisfied. good luck...bill in tampa doing mostly basketball, but some football as well
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I think if I wanted to use it outdoors (provided you have an electrical outlet) I would contact the manufacturer, or I would find the instructions from the manufacturer about outdoor use. I have only used it indoors.
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Yes you can read it day or night. It emits a green light as do the clocks on my microwave, and stove.
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I guess you could fiddle with the little buttons on the side to do it, not a great idea while you're driving. Much better to get a cheap navigational GPS which has the speed limits in its database, changes it automatically, and will alert you when you are 5 over. All my units do that, even the "GPS for Dummies" sold here for about $40. This unit is only useful if your speedometer breaks because there is no database stored inside. I recommend just getting a cheap GPS unit, setting the speed alarm, and not even messing with the rest of it, put it face down if you want. Would be half the cost of this and you wouldn't crash while adjusting it. I guess you could fiddle with the little buttons on the side to do it, not a great idea while you're driving. Much better to get a cheap navigational GPS which has the speed limits in its database, changes it automatically, and will alert you when you are 5 over. All my units do that, even the "GPS for Dummies" sold here for about $40. This unit is only useful if your speedometer breaks because there is no database stored inside. I recommend just getting a cheap GPS unit, setting the speed alarm, and not even messing with the rest of it, put it face down if you want. Would be half... » Read More I guess you could fiddle with the little buttons on the side to do it, not a great idea while you're driving. Much better to get a cheap navigational GPS which has the speed limits in its database, changes it automatically, and will alert you when you are 5 over. All my units do that, even the "GPS for Dummies" sold here for about $40. This unit is only useful if your speedometer breaks because there is no database stored inside. I recommend just getting a cheap GPS unit, setting the speed alarm, and not even messing with the rest of it, put it face down if you want. Would be half the cost of this and you wouldn't crash while adjusting it. « Show Less
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This can be done. It is similar to the use I did. Unfortunately, I was disappointed with the performance and I feel that it would work much better if I had placed it higher or outside. My desire was to get an HD channel and I found it not much better than the dipole I had previously used.
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No, I wouldn't use this outdoors. I would buy a grounded timer specifically rated for outdoor use.
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I plugged the unit into an outdoor grounded/ground fault outlet and ran an extension cord to our outdoor lights --- I don't see why you could not plug it into an extension cord as long as it is a grounded cord. But this would expose the unit to the timer to the elements
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Yes you can. Just disconnect the main plug in chord and electric connection
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I haven't looked at the programming directions in a while, but you should be able to. You set it to your needs. I have mine set to come on at 6PM and shut off at 11PM. It even adjusted for daylight savings.
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if you have outlets wired to a switch inside a building [much like house outlets for Xmas lights] then you should be able to to do that. The AC cord has a rocker switch to turn light on and off. I found the rocker switch to be of poor quality and I need to find a better replacement. Sign itself has been reliable and clear to see. It's not weather proof by any means. Hope that helps.
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I dont recomend to use outdoor. It is an eletronic lock and it isnt waterproof.
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My husband installed it and I remember him complaining about the sensor being only controlled by sunlight (dawn to dusk). So we ended up putting a programmable timer in the series and plugged that into the outlet. Involves some wiring but simple enough.
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I was asked, since I had reviewed this product, if I knew how to set the clock. The answer is that I do not. I have never felt the need to use the device as a clock, only as a stopwatch or timer. It may be that the instructions that come with it tell how to set the clock, but I no longer have the instructions.. My device has a clock running but I don't know how to change the setting. I'm sorry not to be able to help you with this.
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No just temp settins... you would have to unplug or put it on a switch. maybe a power strip would work for you?