Fridge and freezer temp display mod

[R&J Silverback]

We use a wireless temp unit. can move sending unit from fridge. to freezer.Why would to deal with wires???

[757Dave]

Originally Posted by OldCoot

Did you consider the AcuRite 00986 Refrigerator/Freezer Wireless Digital Thermometer? http://www.amazon.com/AcuRite-Refrig.../dp/B004QJVU78

Ours was just delivered last week. Can't wait to try them out in the rv on our next trip.

[Hornnumb2]

For those that did the ebay displays, how did you run the probes into the compartments? Thanks Michael

[18CrewDually]

Originally Posted by OldCoot

Did you consider the AcuRite 00986 Refrigerator/Freezer Wireless Digital Thermometer? http://www.amazon.com/AcuRite-Refrig.../dp/B004QJVU78

Too big and ugly. It sticks out and doesn't match anything.

[18CrewDually]

Originally Posted by Hornnumb2

For those that did the ebay displays, how did you run the probes into the compartments? Thanks Michael

I ran the probe leads down the corners behind the hinges and into the compartments. Totally unnoticeable and non invasive.

[LANShark42]

I have this installed. Haven't had it long so I do not have any recommendations as yet. But for anyone looking for a COMPLETELY wireless solution, this is it.

[18CrewDually]

Originally Posted by R&J Silverback

We use a wireless temp unit. can move sending unit from fridge. to freezer.Why would to deal with wires???

If hooking up a red wire to a red wire and a black wire to a black wire that are easily identifiable scares you, then don't do it. It doesn't get any easier.

[18CrewDually]

All you do is attach the red to red and black to black on the humidity switch.

[chriscowles]

Wired probes have the advantage of being able to store them in liquid in the refrigerator. That eliminates temperature swings and reflects the status of the food in the refrigerator/freezer, not the air. That approach is a regulatory standard for monitoring refrigerator temperatures in a healthcare setting.

I don't have a monitor because I don't camp enough to justify it. We have a basic analog thermometer in each compartment. I'll also use the trick of putting ice cubes in a plastic bag in the freezer.

If I ever do feel compelled to spend more money on the trailer, I'll probably go the wireless route because I'm lazy, and because we can monitor it remotely while on the road.

[silver]

05CrewDually

how about a picture of the probe routing?

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by LANShark42

I have this installed. Haven't had it long so I do not have any recommendations as yet. But for anyone looking for a COMPLETELY wireless solution, this is it.

Have used these for 2+ yrs with no complaints. We like them.

[geotex1]

Originally Posted by OldCoot

Have used these for 2+ yrs with no complaints. We like them.

Ditto.

[DaveSchwartz]

Originally Posted by 05CrewDually

I ran the probe leads down the corners behind the hinges and into the compartments. Totally unnoticeable and non invasive.

Pretty much the same here... I bought a small wired indoor/outdoor thermometer, double-side tape mounted it inside the fridge and ran the remote sensor into the freezer. I kept the wire flat and taped down with clear packing tape.

[Ksilvi]

Originally Posted by 05CrewDually

All you do is attach the red to red and black to black on the humidity switch.

Did you connect the yellow and black wires to anything too? I'm just curious because I ordered this thermometer too and before I install it, I wanted to test it by running a battery to the red and black. The display lit up blue but the screen was blank? I made sure the protective cap was removed from the probe and still a blank screen. I have 3 thermometers and they're all blank?


2014 Crusader 295rst
2014 F150 Fx4

[18CrewDually]

Originally Posted by Ksilvi

Did you connect the yellow and black wires to anything too? I'm just curious because I ordered this thermometer too and before I install it, I wanted to test it by running a battery to the red and black. The display lit up blue but the screen was blank? I made sure the protective cap was removed from the probe and still a blank screen. I have 3 thermometers and they're all blank?


2014 Crusader 295rst
2014 F150 Fx4

The black wire to a - negative feed and the red + to a positive feed. That's it. The other wires are spare. IIRC I plugged the 2 together to feed the second one.
When I first turn them on it takes a half second to display. Here's a video of me turning them on/off. It was 80 here today so the fridge, since it was off, shows 77°.

https://youtu.be/DtmbR8KAq5k

[pfeather1]

Wireless one from Canadian Tire Corp. cost $10 and has a 30 ft range - works great !

[Herk7769]

I am using this one and love it:

Amazon.com - AcuRite 00986 Refrigerator/Freezer Wireless Digital Thermometer - Freezer Alarm

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by Herk7769

I am using this one and love it:

That's what we've been using for 3 yrs and also love it.

[Ksilvi]

Originally Posted by 05CrewDually

The black wire to a - negative feed and the red + to a positive feed. That's it. The other wires are spare. IIRC I plugged the 2 together to feed the second one.
When I first turn them on it takes a half second to display. Here's a video of me turning them on/off. It was 80 here today so the fridge, since it was off, shows 77°.

https://youtu.be/DtmbR8KAq5k

Thank you for replying and for posting the video.
I'm wondering if maybe I have a defective unit? Or maybe it won't operate just from a 9v battery? I think I'll connect it to the fridge wires and see what happens. I'm stumped.


2014 Crusader 295rst
2014 F150 Fx4

[18CrewDually]

Originally Posted by Ksilvi

Thank you for replying and for posting the video.
I'm wondering if maybe I have a defective unit? Or maybe it won't operate just from a 9v battery? I think I'll connect it to the fridge wires and see what happens. I'm stumped.


2014 Crusader 295rst
2014 F150 Fx4

9v battery? That's probably the problem. Hook it to a car battery to test it and I'm sure it will be fine.