air temp gauge

Discussion in 'Commercial Snow Removal' started by jimsmowin, Jan 9, 2001.

  1. jimsmowin

    jimsmowin Senior Member
    from YORK PA.
    Messages: 130

    any one using outside air temp gauge in truck? if so whare did you get it?
     
    jimsmowin, Jan 9, 2001
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  2. nsmilligan

    nsmilligan PlowSite.com Veteran
    from Nova Scotia
    Messages: 704

    The Dodge I have has a computer Gizmo on the overhead consul only trouble is the temp sender is mounted behind the grill.
    The only time it tells the true temp. is with the blade off, or when I frist start it in the morning. Usually it tells me it's 100+ out, so I just plow and dream of a winter vacation in the Bahamas. The outside temp I do use everyday several times a day is my Davis weather monitor at my home/office. When it starts dropping from + to - I start loading the salt spreader.


    Bill
     
    nsmilligan, Jan 9, 2001
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  3. thelawnguy

    thelawnguy PlowSite.com Addict
    from Central CT
    Messages: 1,011

    I have a small unit I got at Radio Shack. The sensor bulb is mounted under a running board so, unless the vehicle is stationary for several minutes its reasonably accurate.
     
    thelawnguy, Jan 10, 2001
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  4. OBRYANMAINT

    OBRYANMAINT PlowSite.com Veteran
    from ohio
    Messages: 534

    i have a hand held unit i got from snap on but have seen then at napa also(laser)(100.00)
     
    OBRYANMAINT, Jan 11, 2001
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  5. plowking35

    plowking35 2000 Club Member
    from SE CT
    Messages: 2,923

    Of course air temp is really inmaterial, unless you know the ground temps as well.
    Dino
     
    plowking35, Jan 11, 2001
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