Harry, Can you get a Volvo thermometer, or similar model, as a stand alone unit at either a new or used car parts place? Mounted in a small utility box under the dash and wired to the car's 12 volt electrical system? (reading �C of course)
I would love to have a good car thermometer, like the old Heathkit I had 15 years ago, but they simply aren't sold in the US today. The only thing available are those cheap liquid crystal things, that you can't see in the dark and are completely useless. Any suggestions appreciated - winter driving is coming! Nat -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Harry Wyeth Sent: Monday, 2003 October 27 3:45 To: U.S. Metric Association Subject: [USMA:27317] Re: What did you do for US National Metric Week? I might add that having a Celsius thermometer on one's car is a really excellent way of getting a feel for temperatures. We switched our Volvo thermometer when we bought it and find it interesting to see the fluctuations as we drive around (it is very sensitive and changes the display quickly) the hilly areas where we live, especially in the winter. I can now predict within a degree or two what the temp is just by feel. Our low has been about -11, the high +42. I think many US cars can be switched, but I have been told by a dealer that Subaru models sold in the US are hard wired Fahrenheit. HARRY WYETH ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Trusten, R.Ph." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "U.S. Metric Association" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2003 08:02 Subject: [USMA:27283] What did you do for US National Metric Week? > What did each you folks do during US National Metric Week (2nd week in > October) that promoted SI? > > I flipped the switch on my digital indoor/outdoor thermometers, > changing them from Fahrenheit to Celsius and leaving them on the > Celsius scale. I've > gained a very good "feel" for Celsius temperature since then. > >
