Oregon Scientific RMR500ESA Clima-Control Solar Powered Climate Monitor and Weather Forecaster with Mold Alert

by Oregon Scientific

Product Features

• Built in solar panel converts sunlight energy into electrical energy for the 600mAH rechargeable battery
• Displays temperature and humidity data from up to three different remote locations
• Radio-controlled clock and calendar sets itself for perfect time and Daylight Savings where applicable
• Displays weather forecasts with graphical icons: sunny, partly cloudy, cloudy, rain and snow
• Mold alert alarm indicates when conditions might welcome spore growth; measures 5.2 by 1.2 by 5.2 inches; weighs 10.4 ounces

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 1.2 x 5.2 inches ; 10.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002EQAZF8
• Item model number: RMR500ESA
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #88,141 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Without ever having to change the batteries, this little weather station and clock keeps perfect atomic time and displays detailed climate conditions both indoors and out. With a smart built-in solar panel that converts sunlight energy into electrical energy to power up the unit’s reliable 600m-AH rechargeable battery, the Clima-Control weather station monitors and displays indoor temperature and humidity levels with total reliability and no maintenance. Equipped with a 3-channel receiver, the device also receives temperature and humidity data from up to three remote sensors (sold separately). An integrated atomic clock receives radio signals from the US Atomic Clock and sets itself for perfect time, as well as adjusting automatically for Daylight Savings Time where applicable. The unit’s LED backlight makes it easy to read in low-light and weather forecasts are displayed in interpretable icons indicating whether it’ll be sunny, partly cloudy, cloudy, rainy, or snowy. The device is also equipped with a mold alert alarm that warns when temperature and humidity levels are perfect for mold spore development, keeping dwellers safe from the hazards of mold exposure.

Product Description

The Oregon Scientific Clima-Control Multi-Room Climate Monitor uses a built in solar panel to convert sunlight energy into electrical energy for the 600m-AH rechargeable battery. This little device monitors and displays outdoor temperature and humidity. Displays the temperature and humidity of the main units location. Displays temperature and humidity of up to three locations. It also has a radio controlled clock and calendar and LED backlight.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to use and read, December 13, 2009

By 

Stephanie Anderson "sajo_22" (Everett, WA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Oregon Scientific RMR500ESA Clima-Control Solar Powered Climate Monitor and Weather Forecaster with Mold Alert (Kitchen)

I have owned an Oregon Scientific thermometer before and I was interested to see if my THR268 sensor would work with this unit. It does, it is not the modern sensor that comes with the unit that displays humidity so that part of the reading is blank but it does display the temperature.

I have a two bedroom apartment and I do try and keep each room at one consistent temperature on top of tracking the temperature outside and this one unit provides a centralized location for me to check each room's temperature throughout the day.

With the cold weather here in Washington causing static electricity within the apartment, I was able to track the humidity percentage in the main room after putting on a pot of water. Works like a charm!

The weather picture indicator isn't always accurate but that seems so minimal compared to the reason why I purchased the unit and it provides a good laugh or paniced pause when it says that it snowing and it isn't.

The package comes with several colorful indicator labels that simply click into the hard plastic screen (you either use the ones that are provided or you write your own). A battery is provided for power back-up to the rechargeable battery that is also provided. I received the unit while it was raining so it took me a few days before I could put it outside but once a non-rainy overcast day came, I left it out all day and I haven't had to recharge it since. Also in the box was one sensor that you put outside and another to put in a room that displays the temperature and humidity percentage on the sensor as well as the main unit indicator; the main unit also displays the sensors battery level. You can have up to four sensors and if you don't have four sensors, the bottom two areas can be used for date and time. The instructions said it could take up to 24 hours to receive the time from Colorado but it was accurate within seconds. The main unit numbers are large and could be read by someone who might need larger print.

I purchased this item blind back in October, no reviews only my trust in the manufacture, and I'm very pleased with my purchase.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great complete kit, December 3, 2009

By 

E. Chen (Ellicott City, MD United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oregon Scientific RMR500ESA Clima-Control Solar Powered Climate Monitor and Weather Forecaster with Mold Alert (Kitchen)

This unit seems to lock onto atomic clock signals much faster (maybe has more sensitive antenna) than previous Oregon Scientific weather units that I've own over the past several years. The display has very large numbers. Recharging feature is a plus, but we'll have to see how long the rechargeable battery lasts. Lastly, this includes both one outdoor and one indoor sensor. What a bonus!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars no plug in necessary, September 10, 2010

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ms. not easy to please - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Oregon Scientific RMR500ESA Clima-Control Solar Powered Climate Monitor and Weather Forecaster with Mold Alert (Kitchen)

I actually sent the solar thermometer to my dad for a Christmas gift and he said he liked it so much he got one for me too. Both were bought on Amazon.com of course. The only difficulties I had was finding a tiny screwdriver to remove the battery cover for outside unit, my dad complained of this also, not a huge deal though.I live in the high desert of the northwest which doesn't rain much at all.The thermometer tends to predict rain 3 days in advance,once we figured that out it actually came in handy for pre planning our trips.didn't mind that either.I set it outside in the sun about once a month to keep it charged up.I also love that you can keep track of multiple rooms at a time.Seems to be right on with the temps.I have no buyers remorse for what I paid for it which was about $70 or $79.00 I dont remember.Have had it for about a year now and still love it. I would definitely recommend it to others, especially since it's plug free.SOLAR POWER ROCKS.