Oregon Scientific THC268 Remote Temperature Sensor

by Oregon Scientific

Product Features

• For use with Oregon Scientific cable-free thermometer base units
• Transmits environmental data via radio waves
• Wireless for easy set up
• Includes its own LCD screen
• Attached waterproof probe on 10-foot cable

Product Details

Product Manual [174kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 3.8 x 1.5 inches ; 2.9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005NN9B
• Item model number: THC268
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #197,218 in Home & Garden (See Top 100 in Home & Garden)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Designed for use with Oregon Scientific's cable-free thermometer base units, this remote sensor transmits temperature data from up to 100 feet away. Complete with a waterproof 10-foot sensing probe, you can mount the unit outdoors or indoors while keeping the cable outside. The sensor is powered by two AA batteries and features its own LCD temperature screen. Weather gurus with more than one remote sensor can take advantage of the user-selectable channel assignment feature. As reliable as it is convenient, this sensor features an appealingly discreet profile and a weather-resistant construction. --Emily Bedard

Product Description

The greenhouse, the wine cellar, the pool--even that extra freezer in the garage - wouldn't it be helpful to know the temperature at these locations? Now you can expand the capabilities and value of your Oregon Scientific Cable Free product by adding additional sensors to monitor up to three remote locations! All are wireless for ease of set-up and transmit environmental data via radio waves. "THC" sensors have an attached waterproof probe on a 10" cable ideal for monitoring hot tubs, pools or freezers. Actual size: 2.75" x .75" x 4".

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars second ime, April 7, 2011

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House of Orange (Brevard, NC) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Oregon Scientific THC268 Remote Temperature Sensor (Kitchen)

Bought this item as a replacement one which lasted 6 months. The one prior to that had given me over 2 years of reliable temperature indication. So I thought the prior one was a fluke. I was wrong!! It seems that the new one is the norm.
This new one lasted 10 weeks. The temperature indicator indicates 32 degrees when immersed in water. When the probe is taken outside of the water the indication is correct. It appears that there is something wrong with the probe.
Since it is over 30 days since I purchased it from Amazon, I cannot return it.Talking to Oregon Scientific would be a waste of time since I did not buy it from them. Will go back to the normal pool thermometer.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great product - while they last, September 11, 2009

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Glenn Adams (Las Vegas, NV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oregon Scientific THC268 Remote Temperature Sensor (Kitchen)

I have used the Oregon Scientific temperature sensors for a number of years and they seen accurate and dependable while they last. I keep one in my pool and another in the spa and they report the temperature to the base unit in my kitchen. But it seems that I am buying one almost every year. They just stop working after a while. I should point out that I live in the desert and these are often in 100 F. or higher temperatures. I keep them dry and replace batteries as required and they are so useful that I am content with replacing them when needed.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Temp. Sensor That is Very Water-Resistant!, September 26, 2011

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D. B. Leach (Jacksonville, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Oregon Scientific THC268 Remote Temperature Sensor (Kitchen)

I use this temp. sensor to measure my in-ground pool water temp. It is accurate, works great, and as I recently discovered it is very water resistant. The transmitter (i.e., the entire unit including the sensor) was accidentally pulled into the deep end of my pool and it was submerged for at least 20 minutes before I discovered this problem. I was expecting the worst as it has been my experience that most consumer (as opposed to industrial) electronic devices will not withstand being submerged in 6' of treated pool water for any length of time, regardless of their rating and advertised claims to the contrary. I was elated to find that the unit has worked flawlessly since it was withdrawn from the water.