(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best thermometers & weather instruments

This temp gun is pretty similar (I can't find the same one I have, but it's just a cheap one)

And yeah, environmental conditions make a big difference, but smaller local changes affect it too. Walking outside from a controlled climate into whatever is natural is pretty disruptive even for easy-to-TC coil materials. TC is just finicky to begin with. DNA mods account for it with extra temp sensors that read changes in ambient temperature, but even that only goes so far, and is susceptible to things like bodyheat influencing it.

Checkout external shades at Costco. Best price for remote controlled shades. It can take over a month to to get from the time you ordered to the day you get it. It keeps your house a lot cooler and being external when it's up it looks great as you don't see it inside. Be aware that the fabric is about 4 inches shorter than what's listed, so a 10' has 9'8" of covering; the housing is 10'. Just be aware that automation of this can get expensive quick: http://www.amazon.com/Somfy-SO9012500-Soliris-Sun-Wind-Sensor-2c/dp/B00HHE120E

Still MANY questions about this... how long do you need to to last, range of wind, what do you want to interface with - what is your knowledge or time you want to spend.....

Here is a "Manual" one, that pretty easily could interface to something like an arduino with a pickup - to more complete systems.

Sounds like it's working then. When I was getting my system stable and the OC worked out I ran something like one of these right in the res to give realtime feedback on what was happening with my water. Anyway, if you have a year under your belt, it is probably fine.

It was a family-owned nursery here in Oregon. But I did a quick Amazon search for rain gauges and found this helpful frog - so I bet you could find any number of helpful little caddies with a little browsing.

Just print up a sign that says "This is an electric car, the air conditioning is currently on even though there is no engine running. The interior temperature is being monitored remotely to ensure that the dogs/kids inside are safe and comfortable." and stick it on each window. Maybe also stick on one of these for good measure: https://www.amazon.com/7-Inch-Suction-Window-Thermometer-TX1011/dp/B000HU6C46

Wow, well I have a whole wishlist for art I don't know if I could choose one... I'm sorry!

or This for science!

OK thanks. I see this one, which actually has both probes, so looks ideal.

>get the ATIS and try to taxi around an airport

A tailwheel will probably take you into airports where the wind direction varies depending on where you are on the field. Hangers, trees, and surrounding terrain funnel the wind.

I found it helpful to walk around the airport before flying with https://smile.amazon.com/Freehawk-Wind-Speed-Meter-Gauge/dp/B07DB32TRP/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=wind+meter&qid=1554905011&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1 and see how the wind varied. Once I learned what to expect, I could anticipate stuff like the whooshing crosswind that only shows up in the middle of the field due to a large hanger and change in elevation.

Did you use any tools to do this, or just your best guesstimate?:

https://www.amazon.com/HOLDPEAK-Anemometer-Non-Contact-Thermometer-Adjustable/dp/B0798L398S

You can get a lot closer if you can actually can take readings and compare each vents' performance.

try one of these fancy science thingies - https://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Precision-Products-1732-Thermometer/dp/B01ALO50BS/ref=sr_1_9?crid=2KUKV0UKAIWZU&keywords=indoor+thermometer&qid=1564426613&s=gateway&sprefix=indoor+%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-9

Or Retro - https://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Precision-Products-Springfield-Thermometer/dp/B07H4X8CGW/ref=sr_1_11?crid=2KUKV0UKAIWZU&keywords=indoor+thermometer&qid=1564426679&s=gateway&sprefix=indoor+%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-11

They will tell you if it is hotter or if it 'feels" hotter :)

Found one that is close, but would be better to have it in standard outlet.

https://www.amazon.com/Wires-Generator-250Rpm-Power-Collector/dp/B00MYYTWQ8/

They do make them with short stubby probes (flat on the end) or you can get a thermowell, which is usually larger and less likely to rip the bag. But definitely shorter, although that will compromise the accuracy a bit.

You can also use a compost thermometer from the top, when you want to read the temp. You can check the temp in several places that way.

Luggage can be put into a heat box too. Something along these lines. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZOUCYDW/ref=asc_df_B00ZOUCYDW5084384/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=394997&creativeASIN=B00ZOUCYDW&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167137474498&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2895652971877154294&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9021748&hvtargid=pla-314702871523

A dark trash bag tied around it and left outside for an hour should be fine this time of year for most north american hosts at least. weather permitting, obviously. Also inside a car on a hot sunny day. Just open it and put it in the backseat or something. It'll definitely get hot enough in there.

Ugh, i fucking hate bedbugs with a passion. youre top comment so you should add the bit about the infesting someone elses place if you don't mind.

Get a temp probe for your kettle. This one is pretty cheap, and another $10 for the bulkhead adapter.

Again with out a pict can't be sure but does sound a lot like a Weather Stick

Amazon sells it too https://www.amazon.ca/AcuRite-606TX-Wireless-Temperature-Sensor/dp/B00V4R5EUO/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494204644&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=acu+rite+rne+606tx

Mark it solved.

If it truly concerns you, buy one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/La-Crosse-Technology-Thermometer-Hygrometer/dp/B006MOVP7K/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1395549254&sr=8-4&keywords=humidity+gauge

Or if you want extra protection with a humidity alarm:

http://www.amazon.com/Extech-445815-Humidity-Meter-Remote/dp/B000GFCN1I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395549190&sr=8-1&keywords=humidity+alarm

Oh hey, I didn't realize you were the person in the vid!

So, here's the one I have: https://www.amazon.com/Crosse-Technology-WT-137U-Thermometer-Hygrometer/dp/B006MOVP7K

If I were you, I'd get two. One for the cab, one for the house, since you seem to have different microclimates. Makes sense with the divider.

Also, vinegar is your friend with mold cleanup. It kills the roots in pourous surfaces, and is non-toxic. I tend to use apple cider vinegar in a spray bottle, as I think it smells a bit better, but regular white vinegar works. Do not dillute, do not buy the super-strong "cleaning" vinegar, just use household vinegar from the grocery store.

Also, if you're in a humid place, check under your mattress/sleeping bag. You sweat, and that area is often compressed with poor ventilation.

Good luck, man. Mold really, really sucks. That experience is part of why I'm staying in the desert for the next couple months.

makes total sense

https://www.amazon.com/Wires-Generator-250Rpm-Power-Collector/dp/B00MYYTWQ8

I use this one: https://www.amazon.com/REOTEMP-FG20P-Backyard-Compost-Thermometer/dp/B002P5RGMI

$23
REOTEMP FG20P Backyard Compost Thermometer - 20" Stem, Fahrenheit with Composting Instructions https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002P5RGMI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_xooozb9WRZB11

Get a dimmable lamp hood like this one and use any white light basking bulb. You can go to any hardware store and get a couple feet of chain for a couple dollars, and some screw in hooks to hang it from. If you use the clamp it could fall and burn your tort or catch the substrate on fire. And then get a point and shoot thermometer gun like this one to check the temp directly under the bulb. Putting a piece of slate for your tort to lay on under the lamp is also a good idea. About $1 for a square foot or you could look for a broken piece they may give you for free.