Conant Custom Brass Model T-21 Vermont Antiqued Brass Deck Thermometer
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Use Indoors or OutdoorsSolid Brass and Glass ConstructionLarge, Easy to Read NumbersAssembled in Burlington, VTGuaranteed for Life!
Product Description
We designed the Vermont Deck Thermometer in response to a growing demand for high quality, easy-to-read weather instruments. The numerals are double the size of those found on most thermometers of its kind. The classic styling of the brass work was inspired by the thermometers in our extensive collection of antique weather instruments. Mounted on a cast solid brass base to ensure stability and portability, this handsome thermometer will look good not only in any al fresco environment, but indoors as well! The base will conceal the optional mounting hardware (included) for a more permanent placement.
Spotlight Customer Reviews:
Summary:
brass thermometer
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Comment:
I love the thermometer; however, the top section of brass seems pitted or discolored. Am I supposed to touch it up with a brass cleaner? Was this product a USED or RETURNED item or a brand new one?
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Summary:
Not appropriate on a deck that is exposed to rain
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Comment:
I had high hopes for this made-in-America product. However, the first thing I noticed when I put it out on the deck was that it had to be positioned just-so for us to read the temperature from inside the house, which was 5 feet away. Temperature reading was difficult at night with the outside light turned on and aided by a flashlight. The main problem, however, is that during a rain, water accumulates in the bottom of the glass tube and then that moisture often condenses inside the glass, impairing visibility further. The temperature gauge is printed on paper, so it's a matter of time before degradation by moisture adds to the visual impairment.
WeatherBuffs quickly arranged for a replacement to be sent by the manufacturer. The new unit (possibly the latest model) has been modified with six holes (vs the two in the original unit) in the bottom brass cap so as to allow the rain water to drain easier. I feel that this is merely a stopgap, but perhaps the increased airflow will allow the spirit fluid to react more quickly to ambient temperature changes. As you might guess, however, exhausting the water quicker does not eliminate condensation. The problem is that that much moisture should not be present in an enclosed container. I would re-design the unit so that the lower brass cap fits INSIDE the bottom of the glass tube. Since the brass cap currently fits OUTSIDE of the glass tube, the rain simply flows down the glass tube and collects in the lower brass cap before exiting through the bottom holes.
I have exchanged the product for the mountable version, which I will mount under the protection of my porch roof.
WeatherBuffs appears to sell products in volume (based on the sheer number of items available and the manufacturer discounts they pass on to customers). How they can provide service to a customer in the manner that I've experienced is remarkable.
WeatherBuffs is the kind of company I like to - and will continue to - give my money to. Too bad they don't sell cars...
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