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Re: Fridge Thermometers ???|
« Reply #25 on: February 23, 2011, 09:13:32 PM »
Quote from: bigjules on February 23, 2011, 08:13:02 PM
I was going to buy a "............Mini Lcd Refrigerator Freezer Fridge Digital Thermometers" but they'd sold out. I see they're back in stock now.

they appear to only give instantaneous temperature - not also the Minimum and the Maximum temperatures during the day   :'(
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« Reply #26 on: February 23, 2011, 09:30:35 PM »
Quote from: bigjules on February 23, 2011, 08:13:02 PM
I was going to buy one or two of these Mini Lcd Refrigerator Freezer Fridge Digital Thermometers but they'd sold out. I see they're back in stock now.


can you get me one as well please!
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« Reply #27 on: February 23, 2011, 10:03:13 PM »
Quote from: Maîneÿ . . . on February 23, 2011, 05:19:49 PM
My fridge has it's own temperature gauge, but I have to be in the back looking at the fridge to see it, I use the engal because I can see it in the cab when driving etc

Why? Have'nt you got enough confidence in your make of fridge to keeps its temp whilst travelling?
I'm not taking the piss, I'm just saying.
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« Reply #28 on: February 23, 2011, 11:07:37 PM »
Quote from: morgue on February 23, 2011, 10:03:13 PM
Why? Have'nt you got enough confidence in your make of fridge to keeps its temp whilst travelling?
I'm not taking the piss, I'm just saying.

I was given the engal unit so I tried it and found it handy to have in the front to see what was happening in the fridge and the cab, as it has both fridge temp and also cabin temp too, is just another toy you play with because you have it.

The real value I find with it is the Maximum and Minimum temperatures are both shown, as in the photo, you can see if your getting too high at any time and make adjustments.
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« Reply #29 on: February 24, 2011, 05:18:57 PM »
Quote from: Maîneÿ . . . on February 23, 2011, 11:07:37 PM
I was given the engal unit so I tried it and found it handy to have in the front to see what was happening in the fridge and the cab, as it has both fridge temp and also cabin temp too, is just another toy you play with because you have it.

The real value I find with it is the Maximum and Minimum temperatures are both shown, as in the photo, you can see if your getting too high at any time and make adjustments.

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« Reply #30 on: February 24, 2011, 06:22:52 PM »
I have two cheapies. one mounted on the outside of the fridge so it can be seen through the back window and the other mounted on the centre console so I can see it from the drivers seat.  Can check while driving along and easily when in camp.  Why are they needed?  The fridge is a Waeco CF50 and it can be easily "accidentally" turned off when someone is leaning into it to get her favorite tipple, has happened more that twice :'(
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« Reply #31 on: February 24, 2011, 07:48:27 PM »
I have the LaCrosse WS9123UIT similar to this: http://www.lacrossetechnology.com/9121/index.php
$30 or $40 bucks from Bunnings, so far so good...the transmitter is in the fridge in camper, and signal easily received two rooms away in a double brick house...seems good but have only had it 3 months
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« Reply #32 on: February 24, 2011, 08:56:36 PM »
We have a TwoZone wireless unit its great never missed a beat
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Re: Fridge Thermometers ???|
« Reply #33 on: July 24, 2011, 10:12:37 PM »
Ive had 2 fail now. One i bought from bunnings which lasted a couple of trips, and the engel wireless one shyt itself after 1 trip.

The base units are still working ok and showing ambient temps, so im thinkin the wireless units cant handle the temps in the fridge.

Anyone come up with any other brand worth trying of late?
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« Reply #34 on: July 24, 2011, 10:18:09 PM »
My Engel temp gauge died last week too  :'( :'(

had it about 3 yrs, so will live with-out one now
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« Reply #35 on: July 25, 2011, 08:00:37 PM »
Had the red an black Engel unit and it was the biggest piece of unreliable poo there is. Heard good reports about the Evakool wireless unit so bought one. Great unit with excellent distance. Has fridge and ambient temp on the main display and fridge temp on the fridge unit. As we take the fridge out of the car when we set up the camper, we can tell the temp from either area. Batteries last for ages as well.

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Re: Fridge Thermometers ???|
« Reply #36 on: July 25, 2011, 08:02:34 PM »
Quote from: Grungle on July 25, 2011, 08:00:37 PM
Heard good reports about the Evakool wireless unit so bought one. Great unit with excellent distance. Has fridge and ambient temp on the main display and fridge temp on the fridge unit. As we take the fridge out of the car when we set up the camper, we can tell the temp from either area. Batteries last for ages as well.

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Might be worth a try thanks for that. How long have you had it for and whereabouts did you by it from?

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« Reply #37 on: July 25, 2011, 08:13:15 PM »
Quote from: Black Diamond on July 25, 2011, 08:02:34 PM
Might be worth a try thanks for that. How long have you had it for and whereabouts did you by it from?

Cheers BD  :cheers:


Hey BD,

Have had it for around 18 months now. I think I bought it from a small shop here in Mackay called 12V Fridge & Power as BCF had none (only places that sold wireless units locally). Just did a quick Google search and they are still for sale within Australia:

http://evakoolstorecom.melbourneitwebsites.com/cat/index.cgi/shopfront/view_product_details?category_id=&product_id=317298

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« Reply #38 on: July 25, 2011, 08:15:38 PM »
Thanks David  :cheers:
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« Reply #39 on: July 25, 2011, 08:17:47 PM »
Had one of these for 4 years now and all still good

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Wireless-Fridge-Thermometer-EVAKOOL-Engel-Waeco-4WD-/330525484276?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item4cf4daa4f4

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« Reply #40 on: July 25, 2011, 08:24:45 PM »
Quote from: linmac on February 24, 2011, 08:56:36 PM
We have a TwoZone wireless unit its great never missed a beat

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« Reply #41 on: July 25, 2011, 08:30:14 PM »
Sounds like the Evakools are the go  ;D
Thanks for the link Garrick gunna order one now  :cheers: :cheers:
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