Question 1

Has anyone used 2 of these units (4 sensors) with refrigerator/freezer combos that are less than 30 ft apart?  Do they operate on different freq?

Accepted Answer

The correct reply is Yes,  the display and the Sensor are "paired" like Blue Tooth devices.  BUT,  now for the bad news.  Each time you replace the battery in ANY part of the system you need to perform the operation of "pairing" over again!!!Steps:1)  Take all three parts,  Display and both sensors and go away from the "other" sensors.2)  Put fresh a battery in the Display and watch for NO Updates, takes a few moments to verify.3)  Put a battery in each the sensors and watch for the "First" update to be correct.4) Leave these  batteries in and walk back to the location needed.Now the new set will have a unique code and not read the "other" sensors values.The code is 32,000 values so yoiu can have MANY of these in the same place.NOTE:  if you want a "copy" to be seen by Two Displays just PAIR both at the same place and time.  They "Learn" from the first data point.

Question 2

What kind of recording capabilities does it have? I need to know how warm freezer became to avoid refreezing, when I am elsewhere.

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it just lets you set an alarm to what ever temp you want to know I don't see a recording of it if I come by  later. the best thing on the freezer is a glass of ice cubes in the freezer, it they ever turn to a block your freezer went hot for too long. that's the best and cheapest way I know.

Question 3

When fridge/freezer goes out of temp setting does alarm keep sounding until acknowledged ?

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When the alarm goes off, it gets annoying after awhile, so we have pressed the alarm button within 5 minutes to turn it off.  I'm pretty sure it will sound until the temperature has returned within the set range or is turned off.  Just be sure to press the alarm button again when the temperature is within the range you set, to reactivate the alarm mode.

Question 4

What is the wireless range on this item?

Accepted Answer

I have mine set about 40 and 50 ft from receiver, both of which are transmitting through one exterior wall and 1 or 2 interior framed walls, with the receiver near mid point, and no problems after a couple of months.  As others stated, the update is not immediate, so give it a while for the initial reading.  Also, if you move the sensors, I found it helpful to take the batteries out of everything and start again - only takes a couple of minutes and gives some peace of mind.  I think without heavily insulated walls, the range is probably more but have no proof.

ASIN	B004QJVU78
Additional Features	Measures Temperature, Wireless range up to 75 feet (23 meters), Transmits data every 16 seconds
Age Range Description	Adult
Battery Life	8760 Hours
Best Sellers Rank	#5,785 in Appliances ( See Top 100 in Appliances ) #91 in Refrigerator Thermometers
Brand Name	AcuRite
Color	White
Connectivity Technology	magnets or hang on wall using keyhole
Customer Reviews	4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (6,098)
Display Type	Digital
EU Spare Part Availability Duration	10 Years
Global Trade Identification Number	00072397009867
Immersion Depth	3 Inches
Included Components	Digital Thermometer Display, Instruction Manual, Two Temperature Sensors
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Indoor
Inner Material	Plastic
Item Length	30.48 Centimeters
Item Type Name	AcuRite 00986 Refrigerator Thermometer with 2 Wireless Temperature Sensors & Customizable Alarms for Fridge & Freezer
Item Weight	0.62 Pounds
Manufacturer	AcuRite
Model	00986M
Model Name	00986M
Number of Batteries	2 AAA batteries required.
Outer Material	Silicone
Part Number	00986M
Power Source	Battery Powered
Product Care Instructions	Freezer Safe, Wipe Clean
Resolution	0.1 degree fahrenheit
Response Time	500 Milliseconds
Reusability	Reusable
Specification Met	FDA
Style Name	Standard
UPC	072397009867 306375582685 723970098678 827165673449
Unit Count	1 Count
Upper Temperature Range	100 Degrees Fahrenheit

AcuRite 00986M Refrigerator/Freezer Wireless Digital Thermometer

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