Interior-Exterior Thermometer
Hi folks,
One of the things I got for Christmas in a clock/temperature monitor that tells you what the temperature inside the Jeep is and also what temperature is outside the jeep. It sticks with sticky velcro anywhere you want to stick it - I put mine over the glove box so my daughter has something to do <grin>. My question for the folks is this: It comes with a lead on a long wire for the outside temp sensor and I am having an indecisive time coming up with a spot to stick it. The literature (the deep thought stuff on the packaging) suggests in the door frame, but on this Jeep the doors are off most of the summer as much as I can get away with. The idea here is it beeps when freezing to warn for black ice possibility. It needs to stay relatively dry and not be affected by motor heat. It has maybe 8 feet of wire. Suggestions? Thanks folks, Tomes 02 TJ |
Re: Interior-Exterior Thermometer
Between the inside of the grill and the radiator is where the temperature
sensors are generally installed. "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message news:2C0xf.5343$ZA2.3845@newsread1.news.atl.earthl ink.net... > Hi folks, > One of the things I got for Christmas in a clock/temperature monitor that > tells you what the temperature inside the Jeep is and also what > temperature > is outside the jeep. It sticks with sticky velcro anywhere you want to > stick it - I put mine over the glove box so my daughter has something to > do > <grin>. My question for the folks is this: > > It comes with a lead on a long wire for the outside temp sensor and I am > having an indecisive time coming up with a spot to stick it. The > literature > (the deep thought stuff on the packaging) suggests in the door frame, but > on > this Jeep the doors are off most of the summer as much as I can get away > with. The idea here is it beeps when freezing to warn for black ice > possibility. It needs to stay relatively dry and not be affected by motor > heat. It has maybe 8 feet of wire. Suggestions? > Thanks folks, > Tomes > 02 TJ > > |
Re: Interior-Exterior Thermometer
Between the inside of the grill and the radiator is where the temperature
sensors are generally installed. "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message news:2C0xf.5343$ZA2.3845@newsread1.news.atl.earthl ink.net... > Hi folks, > One of the things I got for Christmas in a clock/temperature monitor that > tells you what the temperature inside the Jeep is and also what > temperature > is outside the jeep. It sticks with sticky velcro anywhere you want to > stick it - I put mine over the glove box so my daughter has something to > do > <grin>. My question for the folks is this: > > It comes with a lead on a long wire for the outside temp sensor and I am > having an indecisive time coming up with a spot to stick it. The > literature > (the deep thought stuff on the packaging) suggests in the door frame, but > on > this Jeep the doors are off most of the summer as much as I can get away > with. The idea here is it beeps when freezing to warn for black ice > possibility. It needs to stay relatively dry and not be affected by motor > heat. It has maybe 8 feet of wire. Suggestions? > Thanks folks, > Tomes > 02 TJ > > |
Re: Interior-Exterior Thermometer
Between the inside of the grill and the radiator is where the temperature
sensors are generally installed. "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message news:2C0xf.5343$ZA2.3845@newsread1.news.atl.earthl ink.net... > Hi folks, > One of the things I got for Christmas in a clock/temperature monitor that > tells you what the temperature inside the Jeep is and also what > temperature > is outside the jeep. It sticks with sticky velcro anywhere you want to > stick it - I put mine over the glove box so my daughter has something to > do > <grin>. My question for the folks is this: > > It comes with a lead on a long wire for the outside temp sensor and I am > having an indecisive time coming up with a spot to stick it. The > literature > (the deep thought stuff on the packaging) suggests in the door frame, but > on > this Jeep the doors are off most of the summer as much as I can get away > with. The idea here is it beeps when freezing to warn for black ice > possibility. It needs to stay relatively dry and not be affected by motor > heat. It has maybe 8 feet of wire. Suggestions? > Thanks folks, > Tomes > 02 TJ > > |
Re: Interior-Exterior Thermometer
I had mine screwed to the inside of the plastic on the front bumper cap.
It got cooked by too much RF! I don't run that much power anymore. I was afraid I was going to cook the Jeep's ECM after the headlights would get real bright for a moment after I let off the key. Regulation is a quite a bit slower then on my AC Delco 120 amper in my big car. |
Re: Interior-Exterior Thermometer
I had mine screwed to the inside of the plastic on the front bumper cap.
It got cooked by too much RF! I don't run that much power anymore. I was afraid I was going to cook the Jeep's ECM after the headlights would get real bright for a moment after I let off the key. Regulation is a quite a bit slower then on my AC Delco 120 amper in my big car. |
Re: Interior-Exterior Thermometer
I had mine screwed to the inside of the plastic on the front bumper cap.
It got cooked by too much RF! I don't run that much power anymore. I was afraid I was going to cook the Jeep's ECM after the headlights would get real bright for a moment after I let off the key. Regulation is a quite a bit slower then on my AC Delco 120 amper in my big car. |
Re: Interior-Exterior Thermometer
How about inside the vent, just in front of the winsheild?
Completely invisible - you wont see it, and it's out of the way. "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message news:2C0xf.5343$ZA2.3845@newsread1.news.atl.earthl ink.net... > Hi folks, > One of the things I got for Christmas in a clock/temperature monitor that > tells you what the temperature inside the Jeep is and also what > temperature > is outside the jeep. It sticks with sticky velcro anywhere you want to > stick it - I put mine over the glove box so my daughter has something to > do > <grin>. My question for the folks is this: > > It comes with a lead on a long wire for the outside temp sensor and I am > having an indecisive time coming up with a spot to stick it. The > literature > (the deep thought stuff on the packaging) suggests in the door frame, but > on > this Jeep the doors are off most of the summer as much as I can get away > with. The idea here is it beeps when freezing to warn for black ice > possibility. It needs to stay relatively dry and not be affected by motor > heat. It has maybe 8 feet of wire. Suggestions? > Thanks folks, > Tomes > 02 TJ > > |
Re: Interior-Exterior Thermometer
How about inside the vent, just in front of the winsheild?
Completely invisible - you wont see it, and it's out of the way. "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message news:2C0xf.5343$ZA2.3845@newsread1.news.atl.earthl ink.net... > Hi folks, > One of the things I got for Christmas in a clock/temperature monitor that > tells you what the temperature inside the Jeep is and also what > temperature > is outside the jeep. It sticks with sticky velcro anywhere you want to > stick it - I put mine over the glove box so my daughter has something to > do > <grin>. My question for the folks is this: > > It comes with a lead on a long wire for the outside temp sensor and I am > having an indecisive time coming up with a spot to stick it. The > literature > (the deep thought stuff on the packaging) suggests in the door frame, but > on > this Jeep the doors are off most of the summer as much as I can get away > with. The idea here is it beeps when freezing to warn for black ice > possibility. It needs to stay relatively dry and not be affected by motor > heat. It has maybe 8 feet of wire. Suggestions? > Thanks folks, > Tomes > 02 TJ > > |
Re: Interior-Exterior Thermometer
How about inside the vent, just in front of the winsheild?
Completely invisible - you wont see it, and it's out of the way. "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message news:2C0xf.5343$ZA2.3845@newsread1.news.atl.earthl ink.net... > Hi folks, > One of the things I got for Christmas in a clock/temperature monitor that > tells you what the temperature inside the Jeep is and also what > temperature > is outside the jeep. It sticks with sticky velcro anywhere you want to > stick it - I put mine over the glove box so my daughter has something to > do > <grin>. My question for the folks is this: > > It comes with a lead on a long wire for the outside temp sensor and I am > having an indecisive time coming up with a spot to stick it. The > literature > (the deep thought stuff on the packaging) suggests in the door frame, but > on > this Jeep the doors are off most of the summer as much as I can get away > with. The idea here is it beeps when freezing to warn for black ice > possibility. It needs to stay relatively dry and not be affected by motor > heat. It has maybe 8 feet of wire. Suggestions? > Thanks folks, > Tomes > 02 TJ > > |
Re: Interior-Exterior Thermometer
Thanks Billy Ray. 2 things - one is that I don't think the wire is long
enough and two is that I agree that this is a real good spot since it sees the temperature unfettered by the vehicle. So this gets me thinking - can I extend this wire by cutting it and splicing in an extension? Does that muck up the calibration? I suppose I would at least need to use the same gauge wire. Talk to me on this if you please as I am dim on this type of stuff. Thanks, Tomes "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message news:53d64$43c49ad4$4831b233$27012@FUSE.NET... > Between the inside of the grill and the radiator is where the temperature > sensors are generally installed. > > "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message > news:2C0xf.5343$ZA2.3845@newsread1.news.atl.earthl ink.net... > > Hi folks, > > One of the things I got for Christmas in a clock/temperature monitor that > > tells you what the temperature inside the Jeep is and also what > > temperature > > is outside the jeep. It sticks with sticky velcro anywhere you want to > > stick it - I put mine over the glove box so my daughter has something to > > do > > <grin>. My question for the folks is this: > > > > It comes with a lead on a long wire for the outside temp sensor and I am > > having an indecisive time coming up with a spot to stick it. The > > literature > > (the deep thought stuff on the packaging) suggests in the door frame, but > > on > > this Jeep the doors are off most of the summer as much as I can get away > > with. The idea here is it beeps when freezing to warn for black ice > > possibility. It needs to stay relatively dry and not be affected by motor > > heat. It has maybe 8 feet of wire. Suggestions? > > Thanks folks, > > Tomes > > 02 TJ > > > > > > |
Re: Interior-Exterior Thermometer
Thanks Billy Ray. 2 things - one is that I don't think the wire is long
enough and two is that I agree that this is a real good spot since it sees the temperature unfettered by the vehicle. So this gets me thinking - can I extend this wire by cutting it and splicing in an extension? Does that muck up the calibration? I suppose I would at least need to use the same gauge wire. Talk to me on this if you please as I am dim on this type of stuff. Thanks, Tomes "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message news:53d64$43c49ad4$4831b233$27012@FUSE.NET... > Between the inside of the grill and the radiator is where the temperature > sensors are generally installed. > > "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message > news:2C0xf.5343$ZA2.3845@newsread1.news.atl.earthl ink.net... > > Hi folks, > > One of the things I got for Christmas in a clock/temperature monitor that > > tells you what the temperature inside the Jeep is and also what > > temperature > > is outside the jeep. It sticks with sticky velcro anywhere you want to > > stick it - I put mine over the glove box so my daughter has something to > > do > > <grin>. My question for the folks is this: > > > > It comes with a lead on a long wire for the outside temp sensor and I am > > having an indecisive time coming up with a spot to stick it. The > > literature > > (the deep thought stuff on the packaging) suggests in the door frame, but > > on > > this Jeep the doors are off most of the summer as much as I can get away > > with. The idea here is it beeps when freezing to warn for black ice > > possibility. It needs to stay relatively dry and not be affected by motor > > heat. It has maybe 8 feet of wire. Suggestions? > > Thanks folks, > > Tomes > > 02 TJ > > > > > > |
Re: Interior-Exterior Thermometer
Thanks Billy Ray. 2 things - one is that I don't think the wire is long
enough and two is that I agree that this is a real good spot since it sees the temperature unfettered by the vehicle. So this gets me thinking - can I extend this wire by cutting it and splicing in an extension? Does that muck up the calibration? I suppose I would at least need to use the same gauge wire. Talk to me on this if you please as I am dim on this type of stuff. Thanks, Tomes "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message news:53d64$43c49ad4$4831b233$27012@FUSE.NET... > Between the inside of the grill and the radiator is where the temperature > sensors are generally installed. > > "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message > news:2C0xf.5343$ZA2.3845@newsread1.news.atl.earthl ink.net... > > Hi folks, > > One of the things I got for Christmas in a clock/temperature monitor that > > tells you what the temperature inside the Jeep is and also what > > temperature > > is outside the jeep. It sticks with sticky velcro anywhere you want to > > stick it - I put mine over the glove box so my daughter has something to > > do > > <grin>. My question for the folks is this: > > > > It comes with a lead on a long wire for the outside temp sensor and I am > > having an indecisive time coming up with a spot to stick it. The > > literature > > (the deep thought stuff on the packaging) suggests in the door frame, but > > on > > this Jeep the doors are off most of the summer as much as I can get away > > with. The idea here is it beeps when freezing to warn for black ice > > possibility. It needs to stay relatively dry and not be affected by motor > > heat. It has maybe 8 feet of wire. Suggestions? > > Thanks folks, > > Tomes > > 02 TJ > > > > > > |
Re: Interior-Exterior Thermometer
Oh yeah another thing - is there a way to get it through the firewall? The
sensor is about a half inch in diameter - if I cut the wire it will be only the wire diameter. Tomes "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message news:FR9xf.7934$M%4.723@newsread3.news.atl.earthli nk.net... > Thanks Billy Ray. 2 things - one is that I don't think the wire is long > enough and two is that I agree that this is a real good spot since it sees > the temperature unfettered by the vehicle. So this gets me thinking - can I > extend this wire by cutting it and splicing in an extension? Does that muck > up the calibration? I suppose I would at least need to use the same gauge > wire. Talk to me on this if you please as I am dim on this type of stuff. > Thanks, > Tomes > > "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message > news:53d64$43c49ad4$4831b233$27012@FUSE.NET... > > Between the inside of the grill and the radiator is where the temperature > > sensors are generally installed. > > > > "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message > > news:2C0xf.5343$ZA2.3845@newsread1.news.atl.earthl ink.net... > > > Hi folks, > > > One of the things I got for Christmas in a clock/temperature monitor > that > > > tells you what the temperature inside the Jeep is and also what > > > temperature > > > is outside the jeep. It sticks with sticky velcro anywhere you want to > > > stick it - I put mine over the glove box so my daughter has something to > > > do > > > <grin>. My question for the folks is this: > > > > > > It comes with a lead on a long wire for the outside temp sensor and I am > > > having an indecisive time coming up with a spot to stick it. The > > > literature > > > (the deep thought stuff on the packaging) suggests in the door frame, > but > > > on > > > this Jeep the doors are off most of the summer as much as I can get away > > > with. The idea here is it beeps when freezing to warn for black ice > > > possibility. It needs to stay relatively dry and not be affected by > motor > > > heat. It has maybe 8 feet of wire. Suggestions? > > > Thanks folks, > > > Tomes > > > 02 TJ > > > > > > > > > > > > |
Re: Interior-Exterior Thermometer
Oh yeah another thing - is there a way to get it through the firewall? The
sensor is about a half inch in diameter - if I cut the wire it will be only the wire diameter. Tomes "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message news:FR9xf.7934$M%4.723@newsread3.news.atl.earthli nk.net... > Thanks Billy Ray. 2 things - one is that I don't think the wire is long > enough and two is that I agree that this is a real good spot since it sees > the temperature unfettered by the vehicle. So this gets me thinking - can I > extend this wire by cutting it and splicing in an extension? Does that muck > up the calibration? I suppose I would at least need to use the same gauge > wire. Talk to me on this if you please as I am dim on this type of stuff. > Thanks, > Tomes > > "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message > news:53d64$43c49ad4$4831b233$27012@FUSE.NET... > > Between the inside of the grill and the radiator is where the temperature > > sensors are generally installed. > > > > "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message > > news:2C0xf.5343$ZA2.3845@newsread1.news.atl.earthl ink.net... > > > Hi folks, > > > One of the things I got for Christmas in a clock/temperature monitor > that > > > tells you what the temperature inside the Jeep is and also what > > > temperature > > > is outside the jeep. It sticks with sticky velcro anywhere you want to > > > stick it - I put mine over the glove box so my daughter has something to > > > do > > > <grin>. My question for the folks is this: > > > > > > It comes with a lead on a long wire for the outside temp sensor and I am > > > having an indecisive time coming up with a spot to stick it. The > > > literature > > > (the deep thought stuff on the packaging) suggests in the door frame, > but > > > on > > > this Jeep the doors are off most of the summer as much as I can get away > > > with. The idea here is it beeps when freezing to warn for black ice > > > possibility. It needs to stay relatively dry and not be affected by > motor > > > heat. It has maybe 8 feet of wire. Suggestions? > > > Thanks folks, > > > Tomes > > > 02 TJ > > > > > > > > > > > > |
Re: Interior-Exterior Thermometer
Oh yeah another thing - is there a way to get it through the firewall? The
sensor is about a half inch in diameter - if I cut the wire it will be only the wire diameter. Tomes "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message news:FR9xf.7934$M%4.723@newsread3.news.atl.earthli nk.net... > Thanks Billy Ray. 2 things - one is that I don't think the wire is long > enough and two is that I agree that this is a real good spot since it sees > the temperature unfettered by the vehicle. So this gets me thinking - can I > extend this wire by cutting it and splicing in an extension? Does that muck > up the calibration? I suppose I would at least need to use the same gauge > wire. Talk to me on this if you please as I am dim on this type of stuff. > Thanks, > Tomes > > "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message > news:53d64$43c49ad4$4831b233$27012@FUSE.NET... > > Between the inside of the grill and the radiator is where the temperature > > sensors are generally installed. > > > > "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message > > news:2C0xf.5343$ZA2.3845@newsread1.news.atl.earthl ink.net... > > > Hi folks, > > > One of the things I got for Christmas in a clock/temperature monitor > that > > > tells you what the temperature inside the Jeep is and also what > > > temperature > > > is outside the jeep. It sticks with sticky velcro anywhere you want to > > > stick it - I put mine over the glove box so my daughter has something to > > > do > > > <grin>. My question for the folks is this: > > > > > > It comes with a lead on a long wire for the outside temp sensor and I am > > > having an indecisive time coming up with a spot to stick it. The > > > literature > > > (the deep thought stuff on the packaging) suggests in the door frame, > but > > > on > > > this Jeep the doors are off most of the summer as much as I can get away > > > with. The idea here is it beeps when freezing to warn for black ice > > > possibility. It needs to stay relatively dry and not be affected by > motor > > > heat. It has maybe 8 feet of wire. Suggestions? > > > Thanks folks, > > > Tomes > > > 02 TJ > > > > > > > > > > > > |
Re: Interior-Exterior Thermometer
I like this idea too. Might this be affected by engine heat over time -
just thinking out loud here... Then, how about getting the wire to there... Tomes "Jason Backshall" <jbackshall@staff.iinet.net.au> wrote in message news:43c4bfa3$0$12597$5a62ac22@per-qv1-newsreader-01.iinet.net.au... > How about inside the vent, just in front of the winsheild? > > Completely invisible - you wont see it, and it's out of the way. > > > "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message > news:2C0xf.5343$ZA2.3845@newsread1.news.atl.earthl ink.net... > > Hi folks, > > One of the things I got for Christmas in a clock/temperature monitor that > > tells you what the temperature inside the Jeep is and also what > > temperature > > is outside the jeep. It sticks with sticky velcro anywhere you want to > > stick it - I put mine over the glove box so my daughter has something to > > do > > <grin>. My question for the folks is this: > > > > It comes with a lead on a long wire for the outside temp sensor and I am > > having an indecisive time coming up with a spot to stick it. The > > literature > > (the deep thought stuff on the packaging) suggests in the door frame, but > > on > > this Jeep the doors are off most of the summer as much as I can get away > > with. The idea here is it beeps when freezing to warn for black ice > > possibility. It needs to stay relatively dry and not be affected by motor > > heat. It has maybe 8 feet of wire. Suggestions? > > Thanks folks, > > Tomes > > 02 TJ > > > > > > |
Re: Interior-Exterior Thermometer
I like this idea too. Might this be affected by engine heat over time -
just thinking out loud here... Then, how about getting the wire to there... Tomes "Jason Backshall" <jbackshall@staff.iinet.net.au> wrote in message news:43c4bfa3$0$12597$5a62ac22@per-qv1-newsreader-01.iinet.net.au... > How about inside the vent, just in front of the winsheild? > > Completely invisible - you wont see it, and it's out of the way. > > > "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message > news:2C0xf.5343$ZA2.3845@newsread1.news.atl.earthl ink.net... > > Hi folks, > > One of the things I got for Christmas in a clock/temperature monitor that > > tells you what the temperature inside the Jeep is and also what > > temperature > > is outside the jeep. It sticks with sticky velcro anywhere you want to > > stick it - I put mine over the glove box so my daughter has something to > > do > > <grin>. My question for the folks is this: > > > > It comes with a lead on a long wire for the outside temp sensor and I am > > having an indecisive time coming up with a spot to stick it. The > > literature > > (the deep thought stuff on the packaging) suggests in the door frame, but > > on > > this Jeep the doors are off most of the summer as much as I can get away > > with. The idea here is it beeps when freezing to warn for black ice > > possibility. It needs to stay relatively dry and not be affected by motor > > heat. It has maybe 8 feet of wire. Suggestions? > > Thanks folks, > > Tomes > > 02 TJ > > > > > > |
Re: Interior-Exterior Thermometer
I like this idea too. Might this be affected by engine heat over time -
just thinking out loud here... Then, how about getting the wire to there... Tomes "Jason Backshall" <jbackshall@staff.iinet.net.au> wrote in message news:43c4bfa3$0$12597$5a62ac22@per-qv1-newsreader-01.iinet.net.au... > How about inside the vent, just in front of the winsheild? > > Completely invisible - you wont see it, and it's out of the way. > > > "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message > news:2C0xf.5343$ZA2.3845@newsread1.news.atl.earthl ink.net... > > Hi folks, > > One of the things I got for Christmas in a clock/temperature monitor that > > tells you what the temperature inside the Jeep is and also what > > temperature > > is outside the jeep. It sticks with sticky velcro anywhere you want to > > stick it - I put mine over the glove box so my daughter has something to > > do > > <grin>. My question for the folks is this: > > > > It comes with a lead on a long wire for the outside temp sensor and I am > > having an indecisive time coming up with a spot to stick it. The > > literature > > (the deep thought stuff on the packaging) suggests in the door frame, but > > on > > this Jeep the doors are off most of the summer as much as I can get away > > with. The idea here is it beeps when freezing to warn for black ice > > possibility. It needs to stay relatively dry and not be affected by motor > > heat. It has maybe 8 feet of wire. Suggestions? > > Thanks folks, > > Tomes > > 02 TJ > > > > > > |
Re: Interior-Exterior Thermometer
I advise against cutting the wire, as then you would have a metal to metal
joint which is going to get oxidation on it sooner or later, and throw off the calibration. A half inch sensor is pretty big though. You can get it through the firewall using a half inch knock out punch, available at most electrical supply shops, a rubber grommet to fit the resulting hole, and a drill bit for your pilot hole. "Half inch" is the "nominal" size, and something a real half inch in diameter will easily fit through the resulting hole. The punch costs a few bucks, but once you see how it works, you will be using it to put holes in everything. If you look around under the dash, you might find a wiring harness you can piggy back to get through the fire wall, but I don't think any are in the ideal location. Earle "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message news:aU9xf.7936$M%4.7266@newsread3.news.atl.earthl ink.net... > Oh yeah another thing - is there a way to get it through the firewall? The > sensor is about a half inch in diameter - if I cut the wire it will be only > the wire diameter. > Tomes > > "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message > news:FR9xf.7934$M%4.723@newsread3.news.atl.earthli nk.net... > > Thanks Billy Ray. 2 things - one is that I don't think the wire is long > > enough and two is that I agree that this is a real good spot since it sees > > the temperature unfettered by the vehicle. So this gets me thinking - can > I > > extend this wire by cutting it and splicing in an extension? Does that > muck > > up the calibration? I suppose I would at least need to use the same gauge > > wire. Talk to me on this if you please as I am dim on this type of stuff. > > Thanks, > > Tomes > > > > "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message > > news:53d64$43c49ad4$4831b233$27012@FUSE.NET... > > > Between the inside of the grill and the radiator is where the > temperature > > > sensors are generally installed. > > > > > > "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message > > > news:2C0xf.5343$ZA2.3845@newsread1.news.atl.earthl ink.net... > > > > Hi folks, > > > > One of the things I got for Christmas in a clock/temperature monitor > > that > > > > tells you what the temperature inside the Jeep is and also what > > > > temperature > > > > is outside the jeep. It sticks with sticky velcro anywhere you want > to > > > > stick it - I put mine over the glove box so my daughter has something > to > > > > do > > > > <grin>. My question for the folks is this: > > > > > > > > It comes with a lead on a long wire for the outside temp sensor and I > am > > > > having an indecisive time coming up with a spot to stick it. The > > > > literature > > > > (the deep thought stuff on the packaging) suggests in the door frame, > > but > > > > on > > > > this Jeep the doors are off most of the summer as much as I can get > away > > > > with. The idea here is it beeps when freezing to warn for black ice > > > > possibility. It needs to stay relatively dry and not be affected by > > motor > > > > heat. It has maybe 8 feet of wire. Suggestions? > > > > Thanks folks, > > > > Tomes > > > > 02 TJ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > |
Re: Interior-Exterior Thermometer
I advise against cutting the wire, as then you would have a metal to metal
joint which is going to get oxidation on it sooner or later, and throw off the calibration. A half inch sensor is pretty big though. You can get it through the firewall using a half inch knock out punch, available at most electrical supply shops, a rubber grommet to fit the resulting hole, and a drill bit for your pilot hole. "Half inch" is the "nominal" size, and something a real half inch in diameter will easily fit through the resulting hole. The punch costs a few bucks, but once you see how it works, you will be using it to put holes in everything. If you look around under the dash, you might find a wiring harness you can piggy back to get through the fire wall, but I don't think any are in the ideal location. Earle "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message news:aU9xf.7936$M%4.7266@newsread3.news.atl.earthl ink.net... > Oh yeah another thing - is there a way to get it through the firewall? The > sensor is about a half inch in diameter - if I cut the wire it will be only > the wire diameter. > Tomes > > "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message > news:FR9xf.7934$M%4.723@newsread3.news.atl.earthli nk.net... > > Thanks Billy Ray. 2 things - one is that I don't think the wire is long > > enough and two is that I agree that this is a real good spot since it sees > > the temperature unfettered by the vehicle. So this gets me thinking - can > I > > extend this wire by cutting it and splicing in an extension? Does that > muck > > up the calibration? I suppose I would at least need to use the same gauge > > wire. Talk to me on this if you please as I am dim on this type of stuff. > > Thanks, > > Tomes > > > > "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message > > news:53d64$43c49ad4$4831b233$27012@FUSE.NET... > > > Between the inside of the grill and the radiator is where the > temperature > > > sensors are generally installed. > > > > > > "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message > > > news:2C0xf.5343$ZA2.3845@newsread1.news.atl.earthl ink.net... > > > > Hi folks, > > > > One of the things I got for Christmas in a clock/temperature monitor > > that > > > > tells you what the temperature inside the Jeep is and also what > > > > temperature > > > > is outside the jeep. It sticks with sticky velcro anywhere you want > to > > > > stick it - I put mine over the glove box so my daughter has something > to > > > > do > > > > <grin>. My question for the folks is this: > > > > > > > > It comes with a lead on a long wire for the outside temp sensor and I > am > > > > having an indecisive time coming up with a spot to stick it. The > > > > literature > > > > (the deep thought stuff on the packaging) suggests in the door frame, > > but > > > > on > > > > this Jeep the doors are off most of the summer as much as I can get > away > > > > with. The idea here is it beeps when freezing to warn for black ice > > > > possibility. It needs to stay relatively dry and not be affected by > > motor > > > > heat. It has maybe 8 feet of wire. Suggestions? > > > > Thanks folks, > > > > Tomes > > > > 02 TJ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > |
Re: Interior-Exterior Thermometer
I advise against cutting the wire, as then you would have a metal to metal
joint which is going to get oxidation on it sooner or later, and throw off the calibration. A half inch sensor is pretty big though. You can get it through the firewall using a half inch knock out punch, available at most electrical supply shops, a rubber grommet to fit the resulting hole, and a drill bit for your pilot hole. "Half inch" is the "nominal" size, and something a real half inch in diameter will easily fit through the resulting hole. The punch costs a few bucks, but once you see how it works, you will be using it to put holes in everything. If you look around under the dash, you might find a wiring harness you can piggy back to get through the fire wall, but I don't think any are in the ideal location. Earle "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message news:aU9xf.7936$M%4.7266@newsread3.news.atl.earthl ink.net... > Oh yeah another thing - is there a way to get it through the firewall? The > sensor is about a half inch in diameter - if I cut the wire it will be only > the wire diameter. > Tomes > > "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message > news:FR9xf.7934$M%4.723@newsread3.news.atl.earthli nk.net... > > Thanks Billy Ray. 2 things - one is that I don't think the wire is long > > enough and two is that I agree that this is a real good spot since it sees > > the temperature unfettered by the vehicle. So this gets me thinking - can > I > > extend this wire by cutting it and splicing in an extension? Does that > muck > > up the calibration? I suppose I would at least need to use the same gauge > > wire. Talk to me on this if you please as I am dim on this type of stuff. > > Thanks, > > Tomes > > > > "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message > > news:53d64$43c49ad4$4831b233$27012@FUSE.NET... > > > Between the inside of the grill and the radiator is where the > temperature > > > sensors are generally installed. > > > > > > "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message > > > news:2C0xf.5343$ZA2.3845@newsread1.news.atl.earthl ink.net... > > > > Hi folks, > > > > One of the things I got for Christmas in a clock/temperature monitor > > that > > > > tells you what the temperature inside the Jeep is and also what > > > > temperature > > > > is outside the jeep. It sticks with sticky velcro anywhere you want > to > > > > stick it - I put mine over the glove box so my daughter has something > to > > > > do > > > > <grin>. My question for the folks is this: > > > > > > > > It comes with a lead on a long wire for the outside temp sensor and I > am > > > > having an indecisive time coming up with a spot to stick it. The > > > > literature > > > > (the deep thought stuff on the packaging) suggests in the door frame, > > but > > > > on > > > > this Jeep the doors are off most of the summer as much as I can get > away > > > > with. The idea here is it beeps when freezing to warn for black ice > > > > possibility. It needs to stay relatively dry and not be affected by > > motor > > > > heat. It has maybe 8 feet of wire. Suggestions? > > > > Thanks folks, > > > > Tomes > > > > 02 TJ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > |
Re: Interior-Exterior Thermometer
There are probably access holes available that are blocked by plastic or
rubber plugs. The vent area might be adversely affected by heat gain from sunlight in addition to the heat gain from the roadbed. Whether you can cut the wire is unknown to me. If it is actually just wire then perhaps you can cut and splice it but that may also affect the calibration. "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message news:5V9xf.7937$M%4.5761@newsread3.news.atl.earthl ink.net... >I like this idea too. Might this be affected by engine heat over time - > just thinking out loud here... Then, how about getting the wire to > there... > Tomes > > "Jason Backshall" <jbackshall@staff.iinet.net.au> wrote in message > news:43c4bfa3$0$12597$5a62ac22@per-qv1-newsreader-01.iinet.net.au... >> How about inside the vent, just in front of the winsheild? >> >> Completely invisible - you wont see it, and it's out of the way. >> >> >> "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message >> news:2C0xf.5343$ZA2.3845@newsread1.news.atl.earthl ink.net... >> > Hi folks, >> > One of the things I got for Christmas in a clock/temperature monitor > that >> > tells you what the temperature inside the Jeep is and also what >> > temperature >> > is outside the jeep. It sticks with sticky velcro anywhere you want to >> > stick it - I put mine over the glove box so my daughter has something >> > to >> > do >> > <grin>. My question for the folks is this: >> > >> > It comes with a lead on a long wire for the outside temp sensor and I >> > am >> > having an indecisive time coming up with a spot to stick it. The >> > literature >> > (the deep thought stuff on the packaging) suggests in the door frame, > but >> > on >> > this Jeep the doors are off most of the summer as much as I can get >> > away >> > with. The idea here is it beeps when freezing to warn for black ice >> > possibility. It needs to stay relatively dry and not be affected by > motor >> > heat. It has maybe 8 feet of wire. Suggestions? >> > Thanks folks, >> > Tomes >> > 02 TJ >> > >> > >> >> > > |
Re: Interior-Exterior Thermometer
There are probably access holes available that are blocked by plastic or
rubber plugs. The vent area might be adversely affected by heat gain from sunlight in addition to the heat gain from the roadbed. Whether you can cut the wire is unknown to me. If it is actually just wire then perhaps you can cut and splice it but that may also affect the calibration. "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message news:5V9xf.7937$M%4.5761@newsread3.news.atl.earthl ink.net... >I like this idea too. Might this be affected by engine heat over time - > just thinking out loud here... Then, how about getting the wire to > there... > Tomes > > "Jason Backshall" <jbackshall@staff.iinet.net.au> wrote in message > news:43c4bfa3$0$12597$5a62ac22@per-qv1-newsreader-01.iinet.net.au... >> How about inside the vent, just in front of the winsheild? >> >> Completely invisible - you wont see it, and it's out of the way. >> >> >> "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message >> news:2C0xf.5343$ZA2.3845@newsread1.news.atl.earthl ink.net... >> > Hi folks, >> > One of the things I got for Christmas in a clock/temperature monitor > that >> > tells you what the temperature inside the Jeep is and also what >> > temperature >> > is outside the jeep. It sticks with sticky velcro anywhere you want to >> > stick it - I put mine over the glove box so my daughter has something >> > to >> > do >> > <grin>. My question for the folks is this: >> > >> > It comes with a lead on a long wire for the outside temp sensor and I >> > am >> > having an indecisive time coming up with a spot to stick it. The >> > literature >> > (the deep thought stuff on the packaging) suggests in the door frame, > but >> > on >> > this Jeep the doors are off most of the summer as much as I can get >> > away >> > with. The idea here is it beeps when freezing to warn for black ice >> > possibility. It needs to stay relatively dry and not be affected by > motor >> > heat. It has maybe 8 feet of wire. Suggestions? >> > Thanks folks, >> > Tomes >> > 02 TJ >> > >> > >> >> > > |
Re: Interior-Exterior Thermometer
There are probably access holes available that are blocked by plastic or
rubber plugs. The vent area might be adversely affected by heat gain from sunlight in addition to the heat gain from the roadbed. Whether you can cut the wire is unknown to me. If it is actually just wire then perhaps you can cut and splice it but that may also affect the calibration. "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message news:5V9xf.7937$M%4.5761@newsread3.news.atl.earthl ink.net... >I like this idea too. Might this be affected by engine heat over time - > just thinking out loud here... Then, how about getting the wire to > there... > Tomes > > "Jason Backshall" <jbackshall@staff.iinet.net.au> wrote in message > news:43c4bfa3$0$12597$5a62ac22@per-qv1-newsreader-01.iinet.net.au... >> How about inside the vent, just in front of the winsheild? >> >> Completely invisible - you wont see it, and it's out of the way. >> >> >> "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message >> news:2C0xf.5343$ZA2.3845@newsread1.news.atl.earthl ink.net... >> > Hi folks, >> > One of the things I got for Christmas in a clock/temperature monitor > that >> > tells you what the temperature inside the Jeep is and also what >> > temperature >> > is outside the jeep. It sticks with sticky velcro anywhere you want to >> > stick it - I put mine over the glove box so my daughter has something >> > to >> > do >> > <grin>. My question for the folks is this: >> > >> > It comes with a lead on a long wire for the outside temp sensor and I >> > am >> > having an indecisive time coming up with a spot to stick it. The >> > literature >> > (the deep thought stuff on the packaging) suggests in the door frame, > but >> > on >> > this Jeep the doors are off most of the summer as much as I can get >> > away >> > with. The idea here is it beeps when freezing to warn for black ice >> > possibility. It needs to stay relatively dry and not be affected by > motor >> > heat. It has maybe 8 feet of wire. Suggestions? >> > Thanks folks, >> > Tomes >> > 02 TJ >> > >> > >> >> > > |
Re: Interior-Exterior Thermometer
There are probably access holes available that are blocked by plastic or
rubber plugs. The vent area might be adversely affected by heat gain from sunlight in addition to the heat gain from the roadbed. What color is the vehicle? My WJ, for example, is black and in sunlight the paint surface is often too hot to touch. Whether you can cut the wire is unknown to me. If it is actually just wire then perhaps you can cut and splice it but that may also affect the calibration. "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message news:5V9xf.7937$M%4.5761@newsread3.news.atl.earthl ink.net... >I like this idea too. Might this be affected by engine heat over time - > just thinking out loud here... Then, how about getting the wire to > there... > Tomes > > "Jason Backshall" <jbackshall@staff.iinet.net.au> wrote in message > news:43c4bfa3$0$12597$5a62ac22@per-qv1-newsreader-01.iinet.net.au... >> How about inside the vent, just in front of the winsheild? >> >> Completely invisible - you wont see it, and it's out of the way. >> >> >> "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message >> news:2C0xf.5343$ZA2.3845@newsread1.news.atl.earthl ink.net... >> > Hi folks, >> > One of the things I got for Christmas in a clock/temperature monitor > that >> > tells you what the temperature inside the Jeep is and also what >> > temperature >> > is outside the jeep. It sticks with sticky velcro anywhere you want to >> > stick it - I put mine over the glove box so my daughter has something >> > to >> > do >> > <grin>. My question for the folks is this: >> > >> > It comes with a lead on a long wire for the outside temp sensor and I >> > am >> > having an indecisive time coming up with a spot to stick it. The >> > literature >> > (the deep thought stuff on the packaging) suggests in the door frame, > but >> > on >> > this Jeep the doors are off most of the summer as much as I can get >> > away >> > with. The idea here is it beeps when freezing to warn for black ice >> > possibility. It needs to stay relatively dry and not be affected by > motor >> > heat. It has maybe 8 feet of wire. Suggestions? >> > Thanks folks, >> > Tomes >> > 02 TJ >> > >> > >> >> > > |
Re: Interior-Exterior Thermometer
There are probably access holes available that are blocked by plastic or
rubber plugs. The vent area might be adversely affected by heat gain from sunlight in addition to the heat gain from the roadbed. What color is the vehicle? My WJ, for example, is black and in sunlight the paint surface is often too hot to touch. Whether you can cut the wire is unknown to me. If it is actually just wire then perhaps you can cut and splice it but that may also affect the calibration. "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message news:5V9xf.7937$M%4.5761@newsread3.news.atl.earthl ink.net... >I like this idea too. Might this be affected by engine heat over time - > just thinking out loud here... Then, how about getting the wire to > there... > Tomes > > "Jason Backshall" <jbackshall@staff.iinet.net.au> wrote in message > news:43c4bfa3$0$12597$5a62ac22@per-qv1-newsreader-01.iinet.net.au... >> How about inside the vent, just in front of the winsheild? >> >> Completely invisible - you wont see it, and it's out of the way. >> >> >> "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message >> news:2C0xf.5343$ZA2.3845@newsread1.news.atl.earthl ink.net... >> > Hi folks, >> > One of the things I got for Christmas in a clock/temperature monitor > that >> > tells you what the temperature inside the Jeep is and also what >> > temperature >> > is outside the jeep. It sticks with sticky velcro anywhere you want to >> > stick it - I put mine over the glove box so my daughter has something >> > to >> > do >> > <grin>. My question for the folks is this: >> > >> > It comes with a lead on a long wire for the outside temp sensor and I >> > am >> > having an indecisive time coming up with a spot to stick it. The >> > literature >> > (the deep thought stuff on the packaging) suggests in the door frame, > but >> > on >> > this Jeep the doors are off most of the summer as much as I can get >> > away >> > with. The idea here is it beeps when freezing to warn for black ice >> > possibility. It needs to stay relatively dry and not be affected by > motor >> > heat. It has maybe 8 feet of wire. Suggestions? >> > Thanks folks, >> > Tomes >> > 02 TJ >> > >> > >> >> > > |
Re: Interior-Exterior Thermometer
There are probably access holes available that are blocked by plastic or
rubber plugs. The vent area might be adversely affected by heat gain from sunlight in addition to the heat gain from the roadbed. What color is the vehicle? My WJ, for example, is black and in sunlight the paint surface is often too hot to touch. Whether you can cut the wire is unknown to me. If it is actually just wire then perhaps you can cut and splice it but that may also affect the calibration. "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message news:5V9xf.7937$M%4.5761@newsread3.news.atl.earthl ink.net... >I like this idea too. Might this be affected by engine heat over time - > just thinking out loud here... Then, how about getting the wire to > there... > Tomes > > "Jason Backshall" <jbackshall@staff.iinet.net.au> wrote in message > news:43c4bfa3$0$12597$5a62ac22@per-qv1-newsreader-01.iinet.net.au... >> How about inside the vent, just in front of the winsheild? >> >> Completely invisible - you wont see it, and it's out of the way. >> >> >> "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message >> news:2C0xf.5343$ZA2.3845@newsread1.news.atl.earthl ink.net... >> > Hi folks, >> > One of the things I got for Christmas in a clock/temperature monitor > that >> > tells you what the temperature inside the Jeep is and also what >> > temperature >> > is outside the jeep. It sticks with sticky velcro anywhere you want to >> > stick it - I put mine over the glove box so my daughter has something >> > to >> > do >> > <grin>. My question for the folks is this: >> > >> > It comes with a lead on a long wire for the outside temp sensor and I >> > am >> > having an indecisive time coming up with a spot to stick it. The >> > literature >> > (the deep thought stuff on the packaging) suggests in the door frame, > but >> > on >> > this Jeep the doors are off most of the summer as much as I can get >> > away >> > with. The idea here is it beeps when freezing to warn for black ice >> > possibility. It needs to stay relatively dry and not be affected by > motor >> > heat. It has maybe 8 feet of wire. Suggestions? >> > Thanks folks, >> > Tomes >> > 02 TJ >> > >> > >> >> > > |
Re: Interior-Exterior Thermometer
Thanks. I will go look for possible pathways tomorrow, we will see. Dark
Green color. I am thinking a shady spot is best. Anyone know about the cutting/extending the wire thing? Tomes "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message news:1d6da$43c53c37$4831b233$15697@FUSE.NET... > There are probably access holes available that are blocked by plastic or > rubber plugs. > > The vent area might be adversely affected by heat gain from sunlight in > addition to the heat gain from the roadbed. What color is the vehicle? My > WJ, for example, is black and in sunlight the paint surface is often too hot > to touch. > > Whether you can cut the wire is unknown to me. If it is actually just wire > then perhaps you can cut and splice it but that may also affect the > calibration. > > "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message > news:5V9xf.7937$M%4.5761@newsread3.news.atl.earthl ink.net... > >I like this idea too. Might this be affected by engine heat over time - > > just thinking out loud here... Then, how about getting the wire to > > there... > > Tomes > > > > "Jason Backshall" <jbackshall@staff.iinet.net.au> wrote in message > > news:43c4bfa3$0$12597$5a62ac22@per-qv1-newsreader-01.iinet.net.au... > >> How about inside the vent, just in front of the winsheild? > >> > >> Completely invisible - you wont see it, and it's out of the way. > >> > >> > >> "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message > >> news:2C0xf.5343$ZA2.3845@newsread1.news.atl.earthl ink.net... > >> > Hi folks, > >> > One of the things I got for Christmas in a clock/temperature monitor > > that > >> > tells you what the temperature inside the Jeep is and also what > >> > temperature > >> > is outside the jeep. It sticks with sticky velcro anywhere you want to > >> > stick it - I put mine over the glove box so my daughter has something > >> > to > >> > do > >> > <grin>. My question for the folks is this: > >> > > >> > It comes with a lead on a long wire for the outside temp sensor and I > >> > am > >> > having an indecisive time coming up with a spot to stick it. The > >> > literature > >> > (the deep thought stuff on the packaging) suggests in the door frame, > > but > >> > on > >> > this Jeep the doors are off most of the summer as much as I can get > >> > away > >> > with. The idea here is it beeps when freezing to warn for black ice > >> > possibility. It needs to stay relatively dry and not be affected by > > motor > >> > heat. It has maybe 8 feet of wire. Suggestions? > >> > Thanks folks, > >> > Tomes > >> > 02 TJ > >> > > >> > > >> > >> > > > > > > > |
Re: Interior-Exterior Thermometer
Thanks. I will go look for possible pathways tomorrow, we will see. Dark
Green color. I am thinking a shady spot is best. Anyone know about the cutting/extending the wire thing? Tomes "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message news:1d6da$43c53c37$4831b233$15697@FUSE.NET... > There are probably access holes available that are blocked by plastic or > rubber plugs. > > The vent area might be adversely affected by heat gain from sunlight in > addition to the heat gain from the roadbed. What color is the vehicle? My > WJ, for example, is black and in sunlight the paint surface is often too hot > to touch. > > Whether you can cut the wire is unknown to me. If it is actually just wire > then perhaps you can cut and splice it but that may also affect the > calibration. > > "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message > news:5V9xf.7937$M%4.5761@newsread3.news.atl.earthl ink.net... > >I like this idea too. Might this be affected by engine heat over time - > > just thinking out loud here... Then, how about getting the wire to > > there... > > Tomes > > > > "Jason Backshall" <jbackshall@staff.iinet.net.au> wrote in message > > news:43c4bfa3$0$12597$5a62ac22@per-qv1-newsreader-01.iinet.net.au... > >> How about inside the vent, just in front of the winsheild? > >> > >> Completely invisible - you wont see it, and it's out of the way. > >> > >> > >> "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message > >> news:2C0xf.5343$ZA2.3845@newsread1.news.atl.earthl ink.net... > >> > Hi folks, > >> > One of the things I got for Christmas in a clock/temperature monitor > > that > >> > tells you what the temperature inside the Jeep is and also what > >> > temperature > >> > is outside the jeep. It sticks with sticky velcro anywhere you want to > >> > stick it - I put mine over the glove box so my daughter has something > >> > to > >> > do > >> > <grin>. My question for the folks is this: > >> > > >> > It comes with a lead on a long wire for the outside temp sensor and I > >> > am > >> > having an indecisive time coming up with a spot to stick it. The > >> > literature > >> > (the deep thought stuff on the packaging) suggests in the door frame, > > but > >> > on > >> > this Jeep the doors are off most of the summer as much as I can get > >> > away > >> > with. The idea here is it beeps when freezing to warn for black ice > >> > possibility. It needs to stay relatively dry and not be affected by > > motor > >> > heat. It has maybe 8 feet of wire. Suggestions? > >> > Thanks folks, > >> > Tomes > >> > 02 TJ > >> > > >> > > >> > >> > > > > > > > |
Re: Interior-Exterior Thermometer
Thanks. I will go look for possible pathways tomorrow, we will see. Dark
Green color. I am thinking a shady spot is best. Anyone know about the cutting/extending the wire thing? Tomes "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message news:1d6da$43c53c37$4831b233$15697@FUSE.NET... > There are probably access holes available that are blocked by plastic or > rubber plugs. > > The vent area might be adversely affected by heat gain from sunlight in > addition to the heat gain from the roadbed. What color is the vehicle? My > WJ, for example, is black and in sunlight the paint surface is often too hot > to touch. > > Whether you can cut the wire is unknown to me. If it is actually just wire > then perhaps you can cut and splice it but that may also affect the > calibration. > > "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message > news:5V9xf.7937$M%4.5761@newsread3.news.atl.earthl ink.net... > >I like this idea too. Might this be affected by engine heat over time - > > just thinking out loud here... Then, how about getting the wire to > > there... > > Tomes > > > > "Jason Backshall" <jbackshall@staff.iinet.net.au> wrote in message > > news:43c4bfa3$0$12597$5a62ac22@per-qv1-newsreader-01.iinet.net.au... > >> How about inside the vent, just in front of the winsheild? > >> > >> Completely invisible - you wont see it, and it's out of the way. > >> > >> > >> "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message > >> news:2C0xf.5343$ZA2.3845@newsread1.news.atl.earthl ink.net... > >> > Hi folks, > >> > One of the things I got for Christmas in a clock/temperature monitor > > that > >> > tells you what the temperature inside the Jeep is and also what > >> > temperature > >> > is outside the jeep. It sticks with sticky velcro anywhere you want to > >> > stick it - I put mine over the glove box so my daughter has something > >> > to > >> > do > >> > <grin>. My question for the folks is this: > >> > > >> > It comes with a lead on a long wire for the outside temp sensor and I > >> > am > >> > having an indecisive time coming up with a spot to stick it. The > >> > literature > >> > (the deep thought stuff on the packaging) suggests in the door frame, > > but > >> > on > >> > this Jeep the doors are off most of the summer as much as I can get > >> > away > >> > with. The idea here is it beeps when freezing to warn for black ice > >> > possibility. It needs to stay relatively dry and not be affected by > > motor > >> > heat. It has maybe 8 feet of wire. Suggestions? > >> > Thanks folks, > >> > Tomes > >> > 02 TJ > >> > > >> > > >> > >> > > > > > > > |
Re: Interior-Exterior Thermometer
"Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message news:FR9xf.7934$M%4.723@newsread3.news.atl.earthli nk.net... > Thanks Billy Ray. 2 things - one is that I don't think the wire is long > enough and two is that I agree that this is a real good spot since it sees > the temperature unfettered by the vehicle. So this gets me thinking - can > I > extend this wire by cutting it and splicing in an extension? Does that > muck > up the calibration? I suppose I would at least need to use the same gauge > wire. The GAUGE of the wire isn't terribly critical .................... but the TYPE of wire is crucial. The 'sensor' itself is a merely a thermistor (i.e. an electrical interface of two different compounds / metals) ... which changes electrical properties as temperature changes. One issue, even when extending the wire leads with the SAME wire type is the splicing. If you solder, for example, that can very much affect the properties of the thermistor 'circuit' (cuz you've essentially added another couple of electrical junctions / interfaces). ..... and if the kit comes with 8' of wire, you should easily be able to mount the thermistor in the grill and have the thermometer in the vicinity of the front dash. Talk to me on this if you please as I am dim on this type of stuff. > Thanks, > Tomes > > "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message > news:53d64$43c49ad4$4831b233$27012@FUSE.NET... >> Between the inside of the grill and the radiator is where the temperature >> sensors are generally installed. >> >> "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message >> news:2C0xf.5343$ZA2.3845@newsread1.news.atl.earthl ink.net... >> > Hi folks, >> > One of the things I got for Christmas in a clock/temperature monitor > that >> > tells you what the temperature inside the Jeep is and also what >> > temperature >> > is outside the jeep. It sticks with sticky velcro anywhere you want to >> > stick it - I put mine over the glove box so my daughter has something >> > to >> > do >> > <grin>. My question for the folks is this: >> > >> > It comes with a lead on a long wire for the outside temp sensor and I >> > am >> > having an indecisive time coming up with a spot to stick it. The >> > literature >> > (the deep thought stuff on the packaging) suggests in the door frame, > but >> > on >> > this Jeep the doors are off most of the summer as much as I can get >> > away >> > with. The idea here is it beeps when freezing to warn for black ice >> > possibility. It needs to stay relatively dry and not be affected by > motor >> > heat. It has maybe 8 feet of wire. Suggestions? >> > Thanks folks, >> > Tomes >> > 02 TJ >> > >> > >> >> > > |
Re: Interior-Exterior Thermometer
"Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message news:FR9xf.7934$M%4.723@newsread3.news.atl.earthli nk.net... > Thanks Billy Ray. 2 things - one is that I don't think the wire is long > enough and two is that I agree that this is a real good spot since it sees > the temperature unfettered by the vehicle. So this gets me thinking - can > I > extend this wire by cutting it and splicing in an extension? Does that > muck > up the calibration? I suppose I would at least need to use the same gauge > wire. The GAUGE of the wire isn't terribly critical .................... but the TYPE of wire is crucial. The 'sensor' itself is a merely a thermistor (i.e. an electrical interface of two different compounds / metals) ... which changes electrical properties as temperature changes. One issue, even when extending the wire leads with the SAME wire type is the splicing. If you solder, for example, that can very much affect the properties of the thermistor 'circuit' (cuz you've essentially added another couple of electrical junctions / interfaces). ..... and if the kit comes with 8' of wire, you should easily be able to mount the thermistor in the grill and have the thermometer in the vicinity of the front dash. Talk to me on this if you please as I am dim on this type of stuff. > Thanks, > Tomes > > "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message > news:53d64$43c49ad4$4831b233$27012@FUSE.NET... >> Between the inside of the grill and the radiator is where the temperature >> sensors are generally installed. >> >> "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message >> news:2C0xf.5343$ZA2.3845@newsread1.news.atl.earthl ink.net... >> > Hi folks, >> > One of the things I got for Christmas in a clock/temperature monitor > that >> > tells you what the temperature inside the Jeep is and also what >> > temperature >> > is outside the jeep. It sticks with sticky velcro anywhere you want to >> > stick it - I put mine over the glove box so my daughter has something >> > to >> > do >> > <grin>. My question for the folks is this: >> > >> > It comes with a lead on a long wire for the outside temp sensor and I >> > am >> > having an indecisive time coming up with a spot to stick it. The >> > literature >> > (the deep thought stuff on the packaging) suggests in the door frame, > but >> > on >> > this Jeep the doors are off most of the summer as much as I can get >> > away >> > with. The idea here is it beeps when freezing to warn for black ice >> > possibility. It needs to stay relatively dry and not be affected by > motor >> > heat. It has maybe 8 feet of wire. Suggestions? >> > Thanks folks, >> > Tomes >> > 02 TJ >> > >> > >> >> > > |
Re: Interior-Exterior Thermometer
"Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message news:FR9xf.7934$M%4.723@newsread3.news.atl.earthli nk.net... > Thanks Billy Ray. 2 things - one is that I don't think the wire is long > enough and two is that I agree that this is a real good spot since it sees > the temperature unfettered by the vehicle. So this gets me thinking - can > I > extend this wire by cutting it and splicing in an extension? Does that > muck > up the calibration? I suppose I would at least need to use the same gauge > wire. The GAUGE of the wire isn't terribly critical .................... but the TYPE of wire is crucial. The 'sensor' itself is a merely a thermistor (i.e. an electrical interface of two different compounds / metals) ... which changes electrical properties as temperature changes. One issue, even when extending the wire leads with the SAME wire type is the splicing. If you solder, for example, that can very much affect the properties of the thermistor 'circuit' (cuz you've essentially added another couple of electrical junctions / interfaces). ..... and if the kit comes with 8' of wire, you should easily be able to mount the thermistor in the grill and have the thermometer in the vicinity of the front dash. Talk to me on this if you please as I am dim on this type of stuff. > Thanks, > Tomes > > "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message > news:53d64$43c49ad4$4831b233$27012@FUSE.NET... >> Between the inside of the grill and the radiator is where the temperature >> sensors are generally installed. >> >> "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message >> news:2C0xf.5343$ZA2.3845@newsread1.news.atl.earthl ink.net... >> > Hi folks, >> > One of the things I got for Christmas in a clock/temperature monitor > that >> > tells you what the temperature inside the Jeep is and also what >> > temperature >> > is outside the jeep. It sticks with sticky velcro anywhere you want to >> > stick it - I put mine over the glove box so my daughter has something >> > to >> > do >> > <grin>. My question for the folks is this: >> > >> > It comes with a lead on a long wire for the outside temp sensor and I >> > am >> > having an indecisive time coming up with a spot to stick it. The >> > literature >> > (the deep thought stuff on the packaging) suggests in the door frame, > but >> > on >> > this Jeep the doors are off most of the summer as much as I can get >> > away >> > with. The idea here is it beeps when freezing to warn for black ice >> > possibility. It needs to stay relatively dry and not be affected by > motor >> > heat. It has maybe 8 feet of wire. Suggestions? >> > Thanks folks, >> > Tomes >> > 02 TJ >> > >> > >> >> > > |
Re: Interior-Exterior Thermometer
On my BMW, the probe is mounted in one of the aor ducts that direct cold air
onto the brake rotors. All you need to do is put it where it won't be affected by the hot exhaust system. Surely the probe is adequately sealed to deal with water splashing on it. I'd pick a spot where the rocks won't get it, if there is such a spot .... "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message news:2C0xf.5343$ZA2.3845@newsread1.news.atl.earthl ink.net... > Hi folks, > One of the things I got for Christmas in a clock/temperature monitor that > tells you what the temperature inside the Jeep is and also what > temperature > is outside the jeep. It sticks with sticky velcro anywhere you want to > stick it - I put mine over the glove box so my daughter has something to > do > <grin>. My question for the folks is this: > > It comes with a lead on a long wire for the outside temp sensor and I am > having an indecisive time coming up with a spot to stick it. The > literature > (the deep thought stuff on the packaging) suggests in the door frame, but > on > this Jeep the doors are off most of the summer as much as I can get away > with. The idea here is it beeps when freezing to warn for black ice > possibility. It needs to stay relatively dry and not be affected by motor > heat. It has maybe 8 feet of wire. Suggestions? > Thanks folks, > Tomes > 02 TJ > > |
Re: Interior-Exterior Thermometer
On my BMW, the probe is mounted in one of the aor ducts that direct cold air
onto the brake rotors. All you need to do is put it where it won't be affected by the hot exhaust system. Surely the probe is adequately sealed to deal with water splashing on it. I'd pick a spot where the rocks won't get it, if there is such a spot .... "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message news:2C0xf.5343$ZA2.3845@newsread1.news.atl.earthl ink.net... > Hi folks, > One of the things I got for Christmas in a clock/temperature monitor that > tells you what the temperature inside the Jeep is and also what > temperature > is outside the jeep. It sticks with sticky velcro anywhere you want to > stick it - I put mine over the glove box so my daughter has something to > do > <grin>. My question for the folks is this: > > It comes with a lead on a long wire for the outside temp sensor and I am > having an indecisive time coming up with a spot to stick it. The > literature > (the deep thought stuff on the packaging) suggests in the door frame, but > on > this Jeep the doors are off most of the summer as much as I can get away > with. The idea here is it beeps when freezing to warn for black ice > possibility. It needs to stay relatively dry and not be affected by motor > heat. It has maybe 8 feet of wire. Suggestions? > Thanks folks, > Tomes > 02 TJ > > |
Re: Interior-Exterior Thermometer
On my BMW, the probe is mounted in one of the aor ducts that direct cold air
onto the brake rotors. All you need to do is put it where it won't be affected by the hot exhaust system. Surely the probe is adequately sealed to deal with water splashing on it. I'd pick a spot where the rocks won't get it, if there is such a spot .... "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message news:2C0xf.5343$ZA2.3845@newsread1.news.atl.earthl ink.net... > Hi folks, > One of the things I got for Christmas in a clock/temperature monitor that > tells you what the temperature inside the Jeep is and also what > temperature > is outside the jeep. It sticks with sticky velcro anywhere you want to > stick it - I put mine over the glove box so my daughter has something to > do > <grin>. My question for the folks is this: > > It comes with a lead on a long wire for the outside temp sensor and I am > having an indecisive time coming up with a spot to stick it. The > literature > (the deep thought stuff on the packaging) suggests in the door frame, but > on > this Jeep the doors are off most of the summer as much as I can get away > with. The idea here is it beeps when freezing to warn for black ice > possibility. It needs to stay relatively dry and not be affected by motor > heat. It has maybe 8 feet of wire. Suggestions? > Thanks folks, > Tomes > 02 TJ > > |
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Thanks Jeff. Right now I am running it under the carpet, out the back door
and mounting it on the bottom of the 3rd brake light. We will see how that works out. It is in the elements and somewhat protected. Tomes "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:vdidndNoI_1l9VTenZ2dnUVZ_tydnZ2d@ez2.net... > On my BMW, the probe is mounted in one of the aor ducts that direct cold air > onto the brake rotors. > > All you need to do is put it where it won't be affected by the hot exhaust > system. Surely the probe is adequately sealed to deal with water splashing > on it. I'd pick a spot where the rocks won't get it, if there is such a spot > ... > > > > > > > "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message > news:2C0xf.5343$ZA2.3845@newsread1.news.atl.earthl ink.net... > > Hi folks, > > One of the things I got for Christmas in a clock/temperature monitor that > > tells you what the temperature inside the Jeep is and also what > > temperature > > is outside the jeep. It sticks with sticky velcro anywhere you want to > > stick it - I put mine over the glove box so my daughter has something to > > do > > <grin>. My question for the folks is this: > > > > It comes with a lead on a long wire for the outside temp sensor and I am > > having an indecisive time coming up with a spot to stick it. The > > literature > > (the deep thought stuff on the packaging) suggests in the door frame, but > > on > > this Jeep the doors are off most of the summer as much as I can get away > > with. The idea here is it beeps when freezing to warn for black ice > > possibility. It needs to stay relatively dry and not be affected by motor > > heat. It has maybe 8 feet of wire. Suggestions? > > Thanks folks, > > Tomes > > 02 TJ > > > > > |
Re: Interior-Exterior Thermometer
Thanks Jeff. Right now I am running it under the carpet, out the back door
and mounting it on the bottom of the 3rd brake light. We will see how that works out. It is in the elements and somewhat protected. Tomes "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:vdidndNoI_1l9VTenZ2dnUVZ_tydnZ2d@ez2.net... > On my BMW, the probe is mounted in one of the aor ducts that direct cold air > onto the brake rotors. > > All you need to do is put it where it won't be affected by the hot exhaust > system. Surely the probe is adequately sealed to deal with water splashing > on it. I'd pick a spot where the rocks won't get it, if there is such a spot > ... > > > > > > > "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message > news:2C0xf.5343$ZA2.3845@newsread1.news.atl.earthl ink.net... > > Hi folks, > > One of the things I got for Christmas in a clock/temperature monitor that > > tells you what the temperature inside the Jeep is and also what > > temperature > > is outside the jeep. It sticks with sticky velcro anywhere you want to > > stick it - I put mine over the glove box so my daughter has something to > > do > > <grin>. My question for the folks is this: > > > > It comes with a lead on a long wire for the outside temp sensor and I am > > having an indecisive time coming up with a spot to stick it. The > > literature > > (the deep thought stuff on the packaging) suggests in the door frame, but > > on > > this Jeep the doors are off most of the summer as much as I can get away > > with. The idea here is it beeps when freezing to warn for black ice > > possibility. It needs to stay relatively dry and not be affected by motor > > heat. It has maybe 8 feet of wire. Suggestions? > > Thanks folks, > > Tomes > > 02 TJ > > > > > |
Re: Interior-Exterior Thermometer
Thanks Jeff. Right now I am running it under the carpet, out the back door
and mounting it on the bottom of the 3rd brake light. We will see how that works out. It is in the elements and somewhat protected. Tomes "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:vdidndNoI_1l9VTenZ2dnUVZ_tydnZ2d@ez2.net... > On my BMW, the probe is mounted in one of the aor ducts that direct cold air > onto the brake rotors. > > All you need to do is put it where it won't be affected by the hot exhaust > system. Surely the probe is adequately sealed to deal with water splashing > on it. I'd pick a spot where the rocks won't get it, if there is such a spot > ... > > > > > > > "Tomes" <askme@here.net> wrote in message > news:2C0xf.5343$ZA2.3845@newsread1.news.atl.earthl ink.net... > > Hi folks, > > One of the things I got for Christmas in a clock/temperature monitor that > > tells you what the temperature inside the Jeep is and also what > > temperature > > is outside the jeep. It sticks with sticky velcro anywhere you want to > > stick it - I put mine over the glove box so my daughter has something to > > do > > <grin>. My question for the folks is this: > > > > It comes with a lead on a long wire for the outside temp sensor and I am > > having an indecisive time coming up with a spot to stick it. The > > literature > > (the deep thought stuff on the packaging) suggests in the door frame, but > > on > > this Jeep the doors are off most of the summer as much as I can get away > > with. The idea here is it beeps when freezing to warn for black ice > > possibility. It needs to stay relatively dry and not be affected by motor > > heat. It has maybe 8 feet of wire. Suggestions? > > Thanks folks, > > Tomes > > 02 TJ > > > > > |
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