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Timex TX5170 Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer with Indoor Hygrometer and Clock | 
| Brand: Maverick Industries, Inc
This item is no longer available
Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 2578
Media: Electronics
Batteries: 1
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 5 x 1 x 3
MPN: TX5170
Model: TX5170
UPC: 011502951707
EAN: 0011502951707
ASIN: B000HU8BHM
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| Features:
| • | Compact electronic indoor/outdoor thermometer with hygrometer and built-in quartz clock | | • | Indoor temperature range of 32 to 122 degrees F and outdoor range of -4 to 158 degrees F | | • | Reads relative humidity between 20 and 90 percent; includes wired remote sensor with 10-foot cord | | • | Records day's maximum and minimum temperatures; requires single AAA battery (not included) | | • | Sleek white plastic housing; measures 2.88 x 5.44 x 0.81 inches (W x H x D); 1-year warranty |
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Amazon.com Product Description
They say it's not the heat, but the humidity. Well fret not, because the versatile Timex TX5170 electronic thermometer displays both at the same time. The compact unit--which sits unobtrusively on a desktop, table, or shelf--sports a three-line LCD panel with bold, conspicuous readouts. The top line displays the indoor temperature, the middle line displays the outdoor temperature, and the bottom line shows either the indoor relative humidity or the time, depending in your preference. As a result, you can instantly gauge whether to wear shorts or pants on a seemingly mild summer day, make sure the humidity level is correct in the greenhouse, or crank the air conditioner as the afternoon progresses. The temperature readings range from 32 to 122 degrees F (0 to 50 degrees C) for the indoor temperature to -4 to 158 degrees F (-20 to 50 degrees C) for the outdoor temperature. The relative humidity, meanwhile, is measured on a scale of 20 to 90 percent, with the hygrometer performing best between 40 and 70 percent. The display is remarkably easy to read--even from across the room--thanks to the bold digits and crisp readout. At the same time, the TX5170 includes an integral minimum/maximum memory function that records the high and low temperatures of the day. The values are available at the push of a button, with a second button clearing and resetting the memory on command. Best of all, the unit is notably compact at 2.88 by 5.44 by 0.81 inches (W x H x D), making it a great choice for home offices, backyard greenhouses, and everywhere in between. The TX5170 comes with a wired, weather-resistant temperature probe (with a 10-foot cord) for gauging the outdoor temperature, along with an integral folding stand. Because of the wired probe, the main unit will need to located near a window to enjoy the outdoor temperature functions. And should you want to mount the unit on a wall rather than place it on a shelf or desk, simply suspend it from its rear hanger hole (you'll need to provide the nail or screw). As a final bonus, the TX5170 is streamlined and attractive, with a sleek white plastic housing and a snazzy seven-button control panel on the front. The TX5170 requires a single AAA battery (not included) and is backed by a one-year warranty. What's in the Box
Base station, wired weather sensor with 10-foot cord, integral folding stand, user's manual.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 13 more reviews...
 Quality Timex Thermometer/Hygrometer/Clock May 29, 2007
M. Whitley (California)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
Easy to set up - needs one AAA battery. Compact unit, yet has nice, large digital display showing humidity, outside temperature and either indoor temperature or clock (a button allows you to select which one will display). The unit seems very accurate and I consult the readings several times a day. I would definitely purchase this product again.
 Failed after one week December 14, 2007
Armand Aisselle (North Hollywood, California)
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
After one week of normal use the Timex TX5170 stopped functioning: The readout displayed random digits. The battery tested fine (1.5 volts on my voltmeter), but I decided to give the TX5170 the benefit of the doubt, so I went out and bought a new alkaline AAA battery and installed it. And, lo and behold, the TX5170 sprang back to life -- for six hours. Then it gave up the ghost completely. Installing ANOTHER new alkaline battery did no good.
I once met a retired advertising executive who purported to be the guy who came up with Timex's classic slogan, "It Takes A Licking But Keeps on Ticking." My problems with the Timex TX5170 recalled this slogan to my mind. "Perhaps that's the problem," I said to myself. So I covered the TX5170 with chocolate syrup and proceed to lick it. Alas, still only random digits in the readout. [Just kidding.]
The online product description states that the TX5170 is covered by "Timex's one-year warranty." That sounds good, only the "instruction manual" included with the unit does not mention a warranty, nor does it provide any contact information for the manufacture. The fine print on the back of the unit itself states that it was manufactured in China for the Maverick Corporation of Edison, New Jersey, and that the name "Timex" is used under license in the United States and certain other territories.
Very helpful.
So the question is, how much time and effort am I going to expend to gain satisfaction for a non-functioning fifteen dollar thermometer?
A terrific instrument October 29, 2007
Cy B. Hilterman (Cherry Tree, PA United States)
6 out of 9 found this review helpful
Those of you interested in obtaining an indoor-outdoor thermometer please consider this Timex instrument. Simply place a wire out the window below your window where it can't be thrown off by leaking of heat or cool. The Timex is accurate, easy to read, easy to reset, and has the indoor humidity as an extra.
I received a wireless weather instrument as a gift. This wireless works if you don't want to place the sensor far enough away from the house to get a good reading--and where no rain can touch it. Pretty hard to place a sensor outdoor completely out of the rain.
Wireless might be good but my experience was not good. Get this Timex instrument and you will be happy.
Also failed December 16, 2007
Seth A. Wallis (Austin, TX)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Funny that I had to Google to find this in Amazon (I guess stuff that's sold out doesn't come up in the Amazon search) and then when I do I read the "Failed in One Week" review. Well, at least that reviewer got a week out of it. Mine failed in about 3 days. Several different batteries later and I determined that its the unit. Ditto "how much trouble will I go to for a $15 thermometer". Guess its the trash heap for this one.
Works well to monitor a home built incubator. October 17, 2007
M. Carr
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The large display and the ability to see inside/outside/humidity without touching a button makes this a perfect device for monitoring a incubator. I have run one clutch on chicks so far and am happy with the product.
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