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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 07:02 PM
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cheap exterior thermometer

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didn't want to go through the work and expense installing a new rear view mirror with temp, so picked up a minn kota water temp sensor with a 10 foot lead for 6 bucks on ebay. velcro to a thin walled 1 1/2 aluminum angle and velcro that under the dash so it lays over the shifter cowling. lead zip tied to grill. seems pretty accurate, probably too much so--sit at a light on a day like this and it responds quickly.


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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 09:50 AM
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How long do the batteries last? Is it backlit?

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Old Aug 15, 2011 | 04:59 PM
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How long do the batteries last? Is it backlit?

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no backlight, I have the ashtray light suspended just under my cb and it illuminates a bit. no idea on the battery life, it hasn't died yet, but it's only been in since first week in July.
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Old Aug 15, 2011 | 05:01 PM
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Thanks!

I bought one on eBay last evening.
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Old Aug 16, 2011 | 03:01 PM
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good luck with it, so far it appears to be extremely accurate.
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 04:02 PM
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I have something similar. Runs on one AAA. I think I've replaced the battery once in 4 years.
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 12:39 PM
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Got mine installed and seems very accurate as well. I mounted the sensor on the backside of my grill with 3M doubled sided mounting tape.
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