Interior-Exterior Thermometer
01-11-2006, 11:05 AM
#21
Guest
Posts: n/a
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
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
01-11-2006, 11:05 AM
#22
Guest
Posts: n/a
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
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
01-11-2006, 11:24 AM
#23
Guest
Posts: n/a
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
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
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
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
01-11-2006, 11:24 AM
#24
Guest
Posts: n/a
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
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
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
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
01-11-2006, 11:24 AM
#25
Guest
Posts: n/a
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
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
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
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
01-11-2006, 11:26 AM
#26
Guest
Posts: n/a
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
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
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
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
01-11-2006, 11:26 AM
#27
Guest
Posts: n/a
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
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
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
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
01-11-2006, 11:26 AM
#28
Guest
Posts: n/a
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
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
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
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
01-11-2006, 10:58 PM
#29
Guest
Posts: n/a
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
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
>
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
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
>
01-11-2006, 10:58 PM
#30
Guest
Posts: n/a
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
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
>
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
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
>