Lifegard Aquatics Digital Temp Alert

by Lifegard

Product Features

• A large display digital thermometer with Alert feature Displays both aquarium water temperature and room temperature
• All include a long-life AAA battery, plastic probe with suction cup and cord
• All models are safe for salt or fresh water use

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 1.2 x 8.2 inches ; 6.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00019JK42
• Item model number: R270779
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,033 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
  • #49 in Home & Kitchen > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Utensils & Gadgets > Thermometers & Timers > Instant-Read

Product Description

Lifegard digital thermometers are used for aquariums, reptiles or greenhouses. The Big Digital Temp Alert has 4 Alert features (Alarm will sound and LED flashes): High Temp Alert Only (Probe); Both High and Low Temp Alert Only (Air/Room); Low Temp Alert Only (Probe); and Both High and Low Temp Alert Only (Probe).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your money!, October 29, 2006

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Patrick Sheldon (Rockford, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lifegard Aquatics Digital Temp Alert (Misc.)

I purchased this item from an online pet store. I liked the fact that it is a good size and it is easy to read. However, it only worked for a year. The unit continuously malfunctioned even after installing new batteries figuring that would have been the problem. Unfortunately it wasn't. It kept saying it was over 100 degrees in the tank. My fish would have been like scrambled eggs in my tank if that were true. Luckily I had a portable PH/thermometer handy to double check for accuracy. I had to order a completely different thermometer. I don't normally write bad reviews on products, but I wanted to let you know so you don't make the same mistake. If you are looking at a digital thermometer, then I would recommend one made by Coralife. It is small, but works great.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad., May 6, 2007

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V. Bitowf - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lifegard Aquatics Digital Temp Alert (Misc.)

This is great while it works. In my case it lasted about two years. These thermometers are invaluable when setting up a tank and setting heaters. They will eventually start reading high, but they are worth the price.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Should Be Better - Cord Too Short!, October 5, 2011

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Larry A. Singer (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews
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Tough to rate as it seems to be accurate enough but that is not the end of the story.

The device display is quite over sized at approximately 4"x4", which for many will be a benefit as the display digit readout numbers are over 1" tall. But with the logo in pink and bold white thick type, it takes on a toy-like quality and looks cheap....which it's not. That said, that's all about personal preference.

My problem is more about the cord length on the probe. At 39", far too short for me. I'm using a 65 gallon tank that's 24" tall. OK, so if I place the probe 12" into the water... and want to wall-mount the display (it comes with a wall bracket for that purpose), I'm stretching the cord to get it where I want it and also creating a hazard. Not good.

So, I bought a different brand (Lab Safety Supply, Inc. part #148464) sold here and elsewhere for about $22 that has a waterproof probe and a very ample cord. Very compact and professional unit and that also has hi/low temp alerts but for the probe only (which for most people does the job just fine).

Lifegard could do much better on this one. Please make your cord longer.