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?

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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.

Age Range Description	Adult
Asin	B004QJVU78
Battery Life	8760 Hours
Best Sellers Rank	1,790,829 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) 558 in Fridge Thermometers
Brand	AcuRite
Colour	White
Connectivity Technology	magnets or hang on wall using keyhole
Customer Reviews	4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (6,098) 4.2 out of 5 stars
Display Type	Digital
Eu Spare Part Availability Duration	10 Years
Global Trade Identification Number	00072397009867
Immersion Depth	3 Inches
Included Components	Digital Thermometer Display, Two Temperature Sensors, and Instruction Manual
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Indoor
Inner Material	Magnetic
Item Length	12 Inches
Item Type Name	with Alarm and Max/Min Temperature for Home and Restaurants (00986M)
Item Weight	0.62 Pounds
Manufacturer	Acu-Rite
Manufacturer Part Number	00986M
Model Name	Digital Wireless Fridge and Freezer Thermometer
Model Number	00986M
Number Of Batteries	2 AAA batteries required.
Outer Material	Silicone
Power Source	Battery Powered
Product Care Instructions	Wipe Clean
Product Warranty	Comes with manufacturer warranty.
Resolution	0.1 degree
Response Time	500 Milliseconds
Reusability	Rechargeable
Special Features	Alarm, Large Display, Programmable
Specification Met	FDA
Style Name	Standard
Unit Count	1.0 count
Upc	072397009867 306375582685 723970098678 827165673449
Upper Temperature Rating	100 Degrees Fahrenheit

AcuRite 00986A2 Refrigerator/Freezer Wireless Digital Thermometer

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