Re: fridge/freezer temp and RF?

["Robert L Bass" <Sales@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"Bill Kearney" <wkearney99@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> 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.
>
> It would appear they're discontinuing the THC138.  That and something about
> protocol version incompatibilities?
>
> Ideally I'd like to get something that had an alarm triggered by a settable
> temperature level.  As in, squeal like a stuck pig when the fridge or
> freezer rises about a given temp.  I've learned to appreciate the ability of
> using automation along with standalone systems.  Too much dependence on a
> central computer is the bane of many an automation setup.

You might want to consider Winland's wireless monitoring system.  They call it
"EnviroAlert EA800."  It uses wired and/or wireless sensors to trigger a
programmable base station.  The base station has an audible alarm plus relay
outputs which can be connected to your HA system.  We carry Winland's products
so I may be a bit biased in their favor, but they have been pretty reliable
over the years.  I don't recall ever having a warranty issue.  We've sold a
fair number of their hard-wired monitoring systems though I have not dealt
with the wireless model yet.  Here's a link.

http://www.winland.com/products/EA800/EA800.htm

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Regards,
Robert L Bass

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