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Date:         Mon, 17 Sep 2007 20:04:27 -0700
Reply-To:     BA <oddstray@ODDSTRAY.COM>
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From:         BA <oddstray@ODDSTRAY.COM>
Subject:      Re: And now for something REALLY important
In-Reply-To:  <vanagon%2007091711064907@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
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S adds (to the under-the-louvers discussion)

"be aware that heat from the engine compartment exits through the louvers. So shortly after a long trip, the outside temp appears to be a lot higher than it really is."

Also, if you attach the sensor to the body, then if the body is heated by the sun then the sensors will be affected.

B&S '87 Westy 'Esmerelda Blanc' SoCal

On Mon, 17 Sep 2007 10:59:27 -0400, you wrote:

>Thanks for ideas, all. > >I'm thinking the "behind the louvers" placement might work well as long as >the sensor is out of direct sunlight. Anywhere near the headlight I think >would falsely increase the temperature, esp. at night...The wheel wells and >under the van in general I feel is too exposed to water, and if you really >waterproof the sensor, then how about changing its little battery when the >time comes? > >Strangely challenging problem, inconsequential though it seems. But as the >globe warms, I wanna know! > >Best to all.


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