Car thermometer with remote sensor: prices, models, installation

A car thermometer with a remote sensor is a rather useful device that allows the driver to monitor the temperature both inside and outside the cabin. There are many such sensors on sale from different manufacturers and with a wide range of functions.

By purchasing such a thermometer, you will get a number of useful advantages:

• small size - the device can be attached almost anywhere on the dashboard or installed on the dashboard;
• sensors are easily attached from the outside;
• accuracy of measurements provided that the external sensors are correctly installed;
• power can be supplied both from simple batteries and from a cigarette lighter, there are also models with solar panels;
• All necessary fasteners and brackets are included.

Pay attention to the fact that along with accurate readings of the air temperature in the cabin and on the street, such a sensor can inform you about a number of other parameters:

• Atmosphere pressure;
• exact time and date;
• ambient air humidity in percent;
• cardinal directions, direction of movement - that is, there is a built-in compass;
• digital voltmeter for measuring static electricity.

Plus, there are several options for backlighting the LED display, the thermometer can have a variety of shapes. In addition, such a thermometer can be used not only in the car, but also at home or in the office.

Manufacturers and prices

If we talk about specific models and manufacturers, then the products of the Swedish company are very popular. RST. Here is a description of some models.

RTD 02180

This is an affordable option that costs 1050-1500 rubles, depending on the store.

The main functions:

• temperature measurement in the range from -50 to +70 degrees;
• one remote sensor;
• as soon as the temperature falls below zero, a warning is issued about possible ice;
• automatic storage of minimum and maximum temperatures;
• built-in clock and calendar;
• powered by coin cell battery or cigarette lighter.

Dimensions - 148x31,5x19, that is, it is quite comparable with the radio and can be installed on the front console.

RTD 02711

This is a more advanced model. Its main advantage is that the sensors are connected wirelessly, all information is transmitted by radio waves. Unlike the previous model, there is a wider range of functions here:

• alarm clock;
• measurement of humidity and atmospheric pressure;
• larger screen with blue backlight;
• clock, calendar, reminders, etc.

In addition, the thermometer is equipped with a built-in memory where all measurements are stored, and you can analyze the graphs of changes in temperature, humidity and pressure over a certain period of time.

The price of such a miracle thermometer is 1700-1800 rubles.

There are also more expensive models up to 3-5 thousand rubles. Such a high price is due to a more durable case and the presence of a variety of settings.

Products under the Quantoom brand have proven themselves well.

How much QS-1

Up to three remote sensors can be connected to this thermometer. Its price is 1640-1750 rubles. An alarm clock has been added to the standard set of functions, as well as the display of the phases of the moon as an icon.

The thermometer itself works from a battery, the backlight is connected to the cigarette lighter. You can change the backlight color from blue to orange. The thermometer is attached to any part of the cabin with Velcro, the length of the wires from the sensors is 3 meters.

Other good models from this manufacturer:

• QT-03 - 1460 rubles;
• QT-01 - 1510 rubles;
• QS-06 - 1600 rubles.

They all have a standard set of features, but the differences are in the shape of the body, size and color of the backlight.

The Japanese manufacturer Kashimura offers its products under the AK brand.

Kashimura AK-100

It looks like a simple electronic thermometer with a minimum set of functions: temperature and humidity. In addition, there is no way to attach a remote sensor, that is, measurements are made exclusively in the cabin.

However, the device has a nice design, green screen backlight, and Japanese reliability. Powered by cigarette lighter. The price is 1800 rubles.

AK-19

A more advanced model with a remote sensor. There is a watch, and it is not necessary to correct the time, the watch is equipped with a radio correction function. The display shows the clock (in 12/24 format), as well as the temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit at the user's choice.

Such a sensor costs 2800 rubles.

You can name other manufacturers: FIZZ, Oregon, Napolex, etc.

Where to mount the remote sensor?

Often buyers complain that the thermometer shows the wrong temperature. Later it turns out that they installed remote sensors under the hood near the washer reservoir. It is clear that the temperature here will be much higher.

Optimal installation locations:

• front bumper away from headlights;
• roof rails.

True, if you install the sensor under the roof rails, in the summer it can overheat, so it's better to put it in the corner of the front bumper.

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