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A wireless way to gauge and transmit temperatures indoors or out, this sensor from La Crosse Technology works seamlessly with a range of La Crosse weather stations and clocks. Trim and weather-resistant, the piece continuously monitors changes in temperature and communicates them via a powerful 915 MHz transmission. Easy to set up, the unit works great for making sure temperature is the right level in greenhouses, workshops, and other outbuildings, or for checking temp info for a second outdoor spot like a garden. Measuring approximately 5 by 1 by 1-1/2 inches, the unit comes with a stand and takes two AA batteries, not included.
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The La Crosse Technology TX29U-IT 915 MHz Wireless Temperature Sensor is used in conjunction with La Crosse Technology wireless temperature stations that use the 915 MHz Instant Transmission wireless technology.
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64 of 65 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works great in constant freezing temperatures,
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This review is from: La Crosse Technology TX29U-IT 915 MHz Wireless Temperature Sensor (Kitchen)
First off, heed the warnings from the manufacturer: don't put these in locations where they can get heavily rained on, and don't put them in direct sunlight.I purchased this sensor as an add-on to a LaCrosse Weather Station so I can monitor an additional location. I've had it for a number of months now. This sensor is located in the backyard, attached to a deck underneath an overhang so it doesn't get too wet. I live in a part of the country where the winters are long and harsh. We've had temperatures below freezing for almost two months straight now, with a low of -15F so far this season, and this sensor is still working. If it makes it through May (the end of our winter) I'll be surprised. I'll post an update if I have any problems! UPDATE: Sept 28, 2009 (9 months after original review above): This sensor lasted all winter and summer, despite having snow accumulate on the top during the winter and lows of -15F and winds of 80mph... amazing. Keeping my fingers crossed that I'll have as good of luck this winter too! UPDATE 2: April 24, 2010 (16 months after original review): Sensor still going strong, and still using the original battery! Made it through another long and harsh winter. For the price and considering the weather this sensor has endured, it is an AMAZING value. If I wish to replace the indoor weather station in the future, I will definitely look for one that is compatible with these sensors. UPDATE 3: November 17, 2010 (23 months after original review): I almost feel ridiculous coming back here to update on this product again, but this thing is still working. I just don't understand it! I noticed that the top sometimes has snow on top of it (yes, we just got 20" over the past week), so it isn't as well-protected from the elements as I originally thought... yet it is still working and still accurate! I can't believe that I am gushing over a $15 temperature sensor LOL UPDATE 4: January 28, 2011 (25 months after original review): Well, the batteries in one sensor finally died last month. I replaced the batteries (old and new ones are Duracell Ultras) in both sensors and everything is working great again. On a side note: we had temperatures of -20F over New Year's weekend with wind chills of -51F (its ridiculous and true). Guess what? Outdoor sensor worked fine and was within 1-2 degrees of actual temperatures registered by others in the area using their much more expensive equipment. :) UPDATE 5: December 14, 2011 (3 years after original review): They're still going strong!
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
wireless temp sensor,
By Retired "dmk42" (Huntsville, Alabama, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: La Crosse Technology TX29U-IT 915 MHz Wireless Temperature Sensor (Kitchen)
This wireless temperature sensor works extremely well and is easy
to set up - but you absolutely must follow the directions exactly. Range is excellent - but just make sure that some large object such as a metal shed or a large oak tree is not in line-of-sight between any of the transmitters and the receiver. I am using 3 of these temp sensors with the 915 MHz receiver. One sensor came with the receiver, and I just purchased two more, since the receiver can display up to three different temperatures from three sensors. However be advised that if you carry one or more of these sensors out of range and the receiver loses track of it, you absolutely must take the batteries out of all three sensors and out of the receiver and re-initialize all of them. This is not a difficult step, since I did it several times while playing around with the sensors to see how much range they had - which resulted in the receiver losing track of one of them. When you first see the instruction booklet that comes with the receiver, it looks daunting, but not to worry, since only a tiny part of it is in English, with all the rest in other languages. Once the temp sensors are initialized, then it takes only a few seconds to set the clock. I read in other reviews that some buyers had problems getting their receiver to respond to some sensors, but that is because the buyers failed to properly re-initialize their units. Also be advised that if you buy a display unit that receives transmissions at 915 MHz, then you absolutely must buy sensors that also transmit at 915 MHz. Several of the sensors that are sold by Amazon look alike, but not all of them use 915 MHz, so carefully read the tech specs to make sure that both the transmitter and the receiver operate at 915 MHz.
18 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Dosn't Work If It's Rained On,
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This review is from: La Crosse Technology TX29U-IT 915 MHz Wireless Temperature Sensor (Kitchen)
If its where rain can reach it it can quit functioning. As it is to be used outside how do you NOT get rained on. My first one died.
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