Re: fridge/freezer temp and RF?

[Charles Sullivan <cwsulliv@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Sat, 03 Oct 2009 19:44:28 -0400, Bill Kearney wrote:

> Does anyone make a fridge/freezer alarm that uses RF for remote
> displays? And are they compatible with other computer RF interfaces
> (like the weather units).
>
> Having just had a fridge die I'd like to avoid not knowing about it
> until everything nearly reached room temps.  A non-automated one would
> be fine but if there's an option to get it integrated with HA then I'd
> like to consider it.
>
> Thanks,
> -Bill

The Oregon Scientific THC138 wireless thermometer (~$20) has its sensor
on a 10 ft cable and would be an economical solution if your HA system
already includes receiving RF from Oregon sensors.