I used to have those white, round exterior thermometers, that require to be hanging on a nail somewhere. And preferably somewhere near a window, so that I could see what the temperature is when I want it, without having to run out to get the information. While the ones I bought were usually big enough, they would often fall down when a big gush of wind tossed them off the wall or post. Sunlight, cold and rain also make the polymers brittle over time, well... there just does not seem to be the perfect one!
I found this novel item: a thermometer combined with a dial that is flat and clingy. I installed easily it on the outside of the window right next to my back yard door. Just clean the pane, and for good measure, I scraped it with a scraping blade (the flat side of it, mind you - before anybody gets into some quirky comments!) After that, just flatten the thing to the still moist pane, rub it to chase the air out to the edges, dry it off with a soft cloth, and - bingo!
And here is where things turn to the dark side:
This was my plan of how to use this thermometer:
Every morning before leaving, the temperature info would be right at my height, and eye sight, on the window.
It would be fun and also pretty to look at, almost artsy! The other thing I loved about it is that it shows the values in degrees F and C, which might be a great way to teach kids about the fact that in other countries, people use a different measuring unit.

HOWEVER!!! It just does NOT work. Yes, there is a so-called calibration screw on it, but... even that does not set things right. It has been on my window since this morning, and I have monitored it with the help of another outdoor thermometer. This thing, while pretty, is not doing its job. It is simply off the chart, in any direction one can think of. How disappointing! Some people here said that they left it outside for some days and eventually, it sorted itself out. Well, no... I don't think so. A measuring instrument that is based on physical properties and conditions either works right away or not at all. This one hits the spot at "not at all".
I called Amazon Customer Service, explained my disappointment, and they are sending me a return label as I am typing this, and as soon as I print it out, it will be on its way back there!
One more thing:
It won't reveal its country of origin anywhere, not on the packaging nor on the item itself, but here is my strong guess: "Made in China".... once more! This coming from somebody who loves being in China and spends lots of time there! Please, China, stop making crApowski stuff! We are tired of all that junk! Start shipping only products that can actually pass the quality control and if possible with a "pass" rate superior to 90 %. That would be a start!
I used to have those white, round exterior thermometers, that require to be hanging on a nail somewhere. And preferably somewhere near a window, so that I could see what the temperature is when I want it, without having to run out to get the information. While the ones I bought were usually big enough, they would often fall down when a big gush of wind tossed them off the wall or post. Sunlight, cold and rain also make the polymers brittle over time, well... there just does not seem to be the perfect one! I found this novel item: a thermometer combined with a dial that is flat and clingy. I installed easily it on the outside of the window right next to my back yard door. Just clean the pane, and for good measure, I scraped it with a scraping blade (the flat side of it, mind you - before anybody gets into some quirky comments! ) After that, just flatten the thing to the still moist pane, rub it to chase the air out to the edges, dry it off with a soft cloth, and - bingo! And here is where things turn to the dark side:
This was my plan of how to use this thermometer:
Every morning before leaving, the temperature info would be right at my height, and eye sight, on the window. It would be fun and also pretty to look at, almost artsy! The other thing I loved about it is that it shows the values in degrees F and C, which might be a great way to teach kids about the fact that in other countries, people use a different measuring unit. HOWEVER!!! It just does NOT work. Yes, there is a so-called calibration screw on it, but... even that does not set things right. It has been on my window since this morning, and I have monitored it with the help of another outdoor thermometer. This thing, while pretty, is not doing its job. It is simply off the chart, in any direction one can think of. How disappointing! Some people here said that they left it outside for some days and eventually, it sorted itself out. Well, no... I don't think so. A measuring instrument that is based on physical properties and conditions either works right away or not at all. This one hits the spot at "not at all". I called Amazon Customer Service, explained my disappointment, and they are sending me a return label as I am typing this, and as soon as I print it out, it will be on its way back there! One more thing:
It won't reveal its country of origin anywhere, not on the packaging nor on the item itself, but here is my strong guess: "Made in China".... once more! This coming from somebody who loves being in China and spends lots of time there! Please, China, stop making crApowski stuff! We are tired of all that junk! Start shipping only products that can actually pass the quality control and if possible with a "pass" rate superior to 90 %. That would be a start!