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- Compact electronic indoor/outdoor thermometer with hygrometer and built-in quartz clock
- Indoor temperature range of 32 to 122 degrees F and outdoor range of -4 to 158 degrees F
- Reads relative humidity between 20 and 90 percent; includes wired remote sensor with 10-foot cord
- Records day's maximum and minimum temperatures; requires single AAA battery (not included)
- Sleek white plastic housing; measures 2.88 x 5.44 x 0.81 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty
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They say it's not the heat, but the humidity. Well fret not, because the versatile Timex TX5170 electronic thermometer displays both at the same time. The compact unit--which sits unobtrusively on a desktop, table, or shelf--sports a three-line LCD panel with bold, conspicuous readouts. The top line displays the indoor temperature, the middle line displays the outdoor temperature, and the bottom line shows either the indoor relative humidity or the time, depending in your preference. As a result, you can instantly gauge whether to wear shorts or pants on a seemingly mild summer day, make sure the humidity level is correct in the greenhouse, or crank the air conditioner as the afternoon progresses. The temperature readings range from 32 to 122 degrees F (0 to 50 degrees C) for the indoor temperature to -4 to 158 degrees F (-20 to 50 degrees C) for the outdoor temperature. The relative humidity, meanwhile, is measured on a scale of 20 to 90 percent, with the hygrometer performing best between 40 and 70 percent.
The display is remarkably easy to read--even from across the room--thanks to the bold digits and crisp readout. At the same time, the TX5170 includes an integral minimum/maximum memory function that records the high and low temperatures of the day. The values are available at the push of a button, with a second button clearing and resetting the memory on command. Best of all, the unit is notably compact at 2.88 by 5.44 by 0.81 inches (W x H x D), making it a great choice for home offices, backyard greenhouses, and everywhere in between.
The TX5170 comes with a wired, weather-resistant temperature probe (with a 10-foot cord) for gauging the outdoor temperature, along with an integral folding stand. Because of the wired probe, the main unit will need to located near a window to enjoy the outdoor temperature functions. And should you want to mount the unit on a wall rather than place it on a shelf or desk, simply suspend it from its rear hanger hole (you'll need to provide the nail or screw). As a final bonus, the TX5170 is streamlined and attractive, with a sleek white plastic housing and a snazzy seven-button control panel on the front.
The TX5170 requires a single AAA battery (not included) and is backed by a one-year warranty.
What's in the Box
Base station, wired weather sensor with 10-foot cord, integral folding stand, user's manual.
Product Description
Top window shows indoor temperature. Middle window shows outside temperature. Bottom window shows both the humidity reading or the quartz clock. Temperature range indoor thermometer - 32° to 122° Fahrenheit. Outdoor Temperature range -4° to +158° Fahrenheit. Fahrenheit and Celsius thermometer scales. Easy to use set buttons in classic new style. The LCD clock has AM/PM icon. Records Minimum and Maximum temperatures for both indoor and outdoor thermometers. Ten foot all weather temperature sensor. Case molded in durable plastic and finished in Pearlized white finish. Requires 1 AAA battery. Battery not included. Case size is 5 7/16 and 2 7/8 x 13/16 Backed by Timex one year limited warranty.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
93 of 101 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
After one week of normal use the Timex TX5170 stopped functioning: The readout displayed random digits. The battery tested fine (1.5 volts on my voltmeter), but I decided to give the TX5170 the benefit of the doubt, so I went out and bought a new alkaline AAA battery and installed it. And, lo and behold, the TX5170 sprang back to life -- for six hours. Then it gave up the ghost completely. Installing ANOTHER new alkaline battery did no good.
I once met a retired advertising executive who purported to be the guy who came up with Timex's classic slogan, "It Takes A Licking But Keeps on Ticking." My problems with the Timex TX5170 recalled this slogan to my mind. "Perhaps that's the problem," I said to myself. So I covered the TX5170 with chocolate syrup and proceed to lick it. Alas, still only random digits in the readout. [Just kidding.]
The online product description states that the TX5170 is covered by "Timex's one-year warranty." That sounds good, only the "instruction manual" included with the unit does not mention a warranty, nor does it provide any contact information for the manufacture. The fine print on the back of the unit itself states that it was manufactured in China for the Maverick Corporation of Edison, New Jersey, and that the name "Timex" is used under license in the United States and certain other territories.
Very helpful.
So the question is, how much time and effort am I going to expend to gain satisfaction for a non-functioning fifteen dollar thermometer?
I once met a retired advertising executive who purported to be the guy who came up with Timex's classic slogan, "It Takes A Licking But Keeps on Ticking." My problems with the Timex TX5170 recalled this slogan to my mind. "Perhaps that's the problem," I said to myself. So I covered the TX5170 with chocolate syrup and proceed to lick it. Alas, still only random digits in the readout. [Just kidding.]
The online product description states that the TX5170 is covered by "Timex's one-year warranty." That sounds good, only the "instruction manual" included with the unit does not mention a warranty, nor does it provide any contact information for the manufacture. The fine print on the back of the unit itself states that it was manufactured in China for the Maverick Corporation of Edison, New Jersey, and that the name "Timex" is used under license in the United States and certain other territories.
Very helpful.
So the question is, how much time and effort am I going to expend to gain satisfaction for a non-functioning fifteen dollar thermometer?
42 of 43 people found the following review helpful
Funny that I had to Google to find this in Amazon (I guess stuff that's sold out doesn't come up in the Amazon search) and then when I do I read the "Failed in One Week" review. Well, at least that reviewer got a week out of it. Mine failed in about 3 days. Several different batteries later and I determined that its the unit. Ditto "how much trouble will I go to for a $15 thermometer". Guess its the trash heap for this one.
25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
Easy to set up - needs one AAA battery. Compact unit, yet has nice, large digital display showing humidity, outside temperature and either indoor temperature or clock (a button allows you to select which one will display). The unit seems very accurate and I consult the readings several times a day. I would definitely purchase this product again.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Indoor Outdoor Temperature
This indoor outdoor thermometer works well and besides having both temperatures, it also has a humidity in the house feature. Read more
Published 15 days ago by John B. Hannon
Boo hoo! Crashed.... baby chicks at risk
This thermometer was for use in my incubator, which worked wonderfully for almost three months, before it died. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Amy Crawford
Timex
Works well and very well constructed-instructions were very easy. No problems with this product as we did with other products We like it very much
Published 1 month ago by Dona L. Warner
Don't buy it. It is as bad as everyone says
I received this as a gift and they should have read the reviews before they bought it for me. It is way inaccurate! We shall try and send it back, but I am not sure if we can. Read more
Published 4 months ago by doslouie
Mine is Junk too - UPDATED!
I refer to this unit as my random number generator because that is its only function, apparently. Both temperatures are off and the humidity reads about 5% high - the only thing... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Comotoes
Not accurate for use in a terrarium.
I am using this unit to measure the temperature/humidity in a 60 gallon terrarium and the readings are inaccurate. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Dan
Love this thermometer! Ordered 3
I love this little guy. Elegantly designed, simple, easy to read the display. I ordered one for my kitchen a couple of weeks ago, and then gave one to my father, who also loves... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Rucker Alex
Failed after 9 months
I suppose some folks might consider $14 a reasonable rent for a thermometer/hygrometer for 9 mos. If the unit were 'sold' that way, I might even agree, but it's not. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Wyatt Allbright
GREAT PRODUCT
I bought it for my father's greenhouse and it is great. You have to control the moisture and the temperature in a green house so this product gives you both.
Published 8 months ago by GABRIEL
Timex thermometer/hydrometer
It works great im using it to keep a eye on the temp on the cold side in my snake enclosure to get the humidy accurate u have to put the whole piece inside the enclosure but I have... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Matthew
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