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| Re: [GMCnet] Were to put a wireless outdoor temp sensor. [message #313764 is a reply to message #313761] |
Sat, 25 February 2017 01:03   |
Ken Burton
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If you want temperature while running down the road then put it right behind the grill. That is where most modern cars have them. If you want temperature when parked then mount it to the spare tire mounting bracket where it will be protected from the sun by the spare tire.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: [GMCnet] Were to put a wireless outdoor temp sensor. [message #313766 is a reply to message #313761] |
Sat, 25 February 2017 01:44 |
emerystora
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That should read behind a bumper mount.
Emery
> On Feb 25, 2017, at 12:42 AM, Emery Stora wrote:
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> Don't put it in the refrigerator compartment (if you mean by the back could) as it will be hot there.
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> Mine is mounted by the dash and the outside probe is mounted
> In the shade behind a buoyed mount. If you stop after running it will show hotter there until the engine cools but it is fairly accurate while driving.
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> I use a second on specifically designed for the refrigerator. It mounts outside the refrigerator by the hinge side and the probe fastens in the center area inside the refrigerator
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> Emery Stora
> 77 Kingsley
> Frederick, CO
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>> On Feb 24, 2017, at 10:13 PM, Bob Dunahugh wrote:
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>> Got one of those units that display time, indoor temp, and has a remote outdoor temp sensor. I'm thinking that low in the frig compartment. Then close to the incoming fresh air vent access cover. Thus out of the sun, and harms way. Any other ideas? Bob Dunahugh.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Were to put a wireless outdoor temp sensor. [message #313776 is a reply to message #313761] |
Sat, 25 February 2017 09:46 |
JohnL455
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Propane compartment sounds good at first but would probably read low when propane is in use due to state change cooling. Most GM vehicles used a little plastic funnel device to direct air to the thermistor while giving it some protection. Following their lead I would go somewhere behind the grill but down as low as practical to avoid engine heat soak readings on shut down or just behind the lower SMC facia with a shot at the air flow.
John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
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| Re: [GMCnet] Were to put a wireless outdoor temp sensor. [message #313787 is a reply to message #313761] |
Sat, 25 February 2017 12:27 |
<rallymaster
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Propane tank compartment is ok when you're parked with that side of the
coach in the shade.
It doesn't work very well when you're driving and the sun is shining.
The sun warms both the compartment and the tank, and the tank holds the
heat for a while after it is in the shade. Pretty accurate at dawn,
though.
Personal opinion is that phase change cooling while the propane is in use
will be negligible.
That is where mine is located, however. It won't jump out onto the
street, even if it gets bumped out of its bracket. Pothole patrol doesn't
work where I am, either...bump, bump, woops.
RonC
On Sat, 25 Feb 2017 04:47:15 -0700 Bruce Hislop
writes:
> I put mine in the propane tank compartment. Its shaded from the sun
> and out of the elements, yet has large vent holes to let air
> circulate.
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> I believe most vehicles show the outside air temperature using the
> engine's Intake Air Temperature sensor located in the intake air
> stream.
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> --
> Bruce Hislop
> ON Canada
> 77PB, 455 Dick P. rebuilt, DynamicEFI EBL EFI & ESC.
> Hubler 1 ton front end
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=29001
> My Staff says I never listen to them, or something like that
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Ron & Linda Clark
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78 Eleganza II
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| Re: [GMCnet] Were to put a wireless outdoor temp sensor. [message #313793 is a reply to message #313767] |
Sat, 25 February 2017 15:56 |
Rob
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That's where I put mine, as well… Works great there - unless the sun is blasting on the compartment door!
Rob
Victoria, BC
76 Royale - Rear Twins/Dry Bath
On 2017-02-25, at 3:47 AM, Bruce Hislop wrote:
> I put mine in the propane tank compartment. Its shaded from the sun and out of the elements, yet has large vent holes to let air circulate.
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> I believe most vehicles show the outside air temperature using the engine's Intake Air Temperature sensor located in the intake air stream.
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> --
> Bruce Hislop
> ON Canada
> 77PB, 455 Dick P. rebuilt, DynamicEFI EBL EFI & ESC.
> Hubler 1 ton front end
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=29001
> My Staff says I never listen to them, or something like that
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| Re: [GMCnet] Were to put a wireless outdoor temp sensor. [message #313798 is a reply to message #313761] |
Sat, 25 February 2017 17:41 |
jhbridges
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My 26'
has an original GMC round outdoor thermometer just under the driver's window. I suspect you could run a wire into the base and mount a thermistor sensor inside the case - the reading on it suggests it's fairly immune to sun and wind even when moving. Since it was there, I removed the electronic indoor/outdoor, repaired it, and gave it to a friend for a particular use. Look for it at a rally near you soon.
--johnny
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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| Re: [GMCnet] Were to put a wireless outdoor temp sensor. [message #313814 is a reply to message #313761] |
Sun, 26 February 2017 02:34 |
Handyman
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Hello Bob,
Another nice use of the outdoor tempsensor is: in your fridge !
I use one for years and it gives me a very accurate reading of its inside temperature, in my compressorfridge it cycles between 3 and 6 degrees celcius. So thats offcourse the "airtemperature" the products inside will stay more around a relatve stablle temperature.
It warned me in time of a malfunction of the old absorber 3-way fridge that I had.
Daniel
PS between 37 and 43 degrees Fahrenheit.
Daniel Jacobs, NL-USA 1977 GMC Eleganza II, Rebuild 455 (2019) 3.55 FD. FiTech and (Modified) FCC, Electric Pump, insulated GasTanks, 100A Alternator, APC, McDash, Schräder Valves + extern Fills, Ceramic Film, TPMS, FlexSteel Seats
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| Re: [GMCnet] Were to put a wireless outdoor temp sensor. [message #313822 is a reply to message #313761] |
Sun, 26 February 2017 12:39 |
<rallymaster
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That works great. I have an indoor clock/thermometer that reads 3
remotes. I have one in the freezer, one in the fridge and the "outdoor"
sensor in the propane compartment. And a label on the clock that tells me
which remote goes where. The Oregon Scientific brand has a switch to
select 1, 2 or 3 in each sensor housing.
The LaSalle system works well, also, but is a PITA when you have to
replace the battery in one unit.
You have to lift one battery in each remote, then replace them in the
proper order, then wait a bit, to give the readout where you want it.
I don't know anything about any of the other brands or types.
RonC
On Sun, 26 Feb 2017 01:34:20 -0700 Daniel Jacobs
writes:
> Hello Bob,
>
> Another nice use of the outdoor tempsensor is: in your fridge !
> I use one for years and it gives me a very accurate reading of its
> inside temperature, in my compressorfridge it cycles between 4 and 7
> degrees
> celcius. So thats offcourse the "airtemperature" the products inside
> will stay more around a relatve stablle temperature.
>
> It warned me in time of a malfunction of the old absorber 3-way
> fridge that I had.
>
> Daniel
> --
> Daniel Jacobs, No GMC, but an admirer of them .... We'll see what
> the future brings ....
>
> Always remember, the world is full of nice people!
> So, if you can't find one, be one!
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Ron & Linda Clark
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78 Eleganza II
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