#@@##$%#$#% Help me not have this happen again (monitor wine cooler?)

[JDRoberts]

Don’t put battery operated devices in airtight containers… It’s not good for them unless they are specifically designed for that purpose. Just put the sensor in the cooler.

Temperature sensors for freezers

I use 6 of the Iris open/close sensors inside 3 frig/freezers in my home. My frigs average in the low 30’s, and 2 freezers are at -2F, the other is at -21F. These have been very reliable, and the device handler allows for a temperature offset (if needed). All 6 are inside the frig/freezer, and I get the benefit of knowing open/close state and temperature. I bought these as soon as these hit the shelves at my local Lowes, so somewhere around Aug/Sept 2015. These are frequently used, and my battery levels are averaging 55%. Pretty darn good bang for the buck if you ask me.