SENSOR, THWR800A/BOXW POOL
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Tool information: Manufacturer: OREGON SCIENTIFIC INC Brand: Oregon Scientific Edition: Electronics Publisher: OREGON SCIENTIFIC INC Studio: OREGON SCIENTIFIC INC Music Label: OREGON SCIENTIFIC INC Product features:
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of the SENSOR, THWR800A/BOXW POOL
Tool Review: Very convenient, but take steps to prevent leaks
Summary: 3 Stars
Update 4/8/11: I found an improved wireless pool sensor at the local Home improvement store called Acu-Rite model 00617. The design seems superior to this leaky one. The Acu-Rite has 5 screws that hold the top seal, and the base unit shows a temp graph for the last few hours and days, plus it shows the wireless signal strength. And it costs half the price of this one! The Acu-Rate is also made in China so let's hope it lasts longer than this one did.
I'm on the 3rd pool sensor. The first two were from Brookstone and upon close inspection, it is the identical product to this one from Oregon Scientific, except for the color of the rubber ring. The first one developed a leak after about 3 months and rusted the internal circuits. I took steps to protect the second unit by putting silicone sealant around the seam next to the rubber ring. This lasted longer, almost a year, but it still developed a leak right onto the circuit board and was also destroyed! So I finally discovered that the leak also appears to be coming from the seam at the top where the Antenna's grey rubber cover meets the plastic enclosure (see my customer photo). I think that also covering the entire top part with clear aquarium silicone sealant may do the trick and make it last a lot longer before sprouting a leak. I highly recommend that anyone buying one of these do the same. Other reviewers are also having the same leak problems if you check out the other reviews on this product. The fact that I keep buying these despite this design/manufacturing defect shows just how useful these things are! It's a very nice design otherwise. Everyone loves to see the pool temp from inside the house and I'd get in trouble if I didn't replace it.