Taylor Heritage Metal Dial Thermometer, Easy to Read Numbers for Patio, Pool, and Indoor Areas, Bronze Trim, 4.25-Inch

Easy to put up, and I love the look. It is a little small to read from a distance, but it is right outside my window, so it's perfect for me.

It’s a little smaller than I thought it would be but that’s on me for not reading the dimensions! It’s very beautiful though!

Accurate, validated against two mercury filled secondary reference, calibrated from 0C to 50C and 0 to 70C respectively (0.5C accuracy); and also digital reference accurate to 0.02C. No deviation when measuring between 10F degrees and 66F ambient temperature (-12.2C to 18.9C). Thermometers were placed outdoors, under a north facing covered porch, no direct sunlight, eastern US. Measurements taken over five days. Thus far, as new, this thermometer is surprisingly accurate.In good light the dial is fairly easy to read at 3 meters or 10 feet distance, but not much further; your mileage may vary depending on visual acuity.It is slow to respond to rapid temperature changes. Moving back and forth between indoor room temperature (around 72F to 74F) and outdoors 66F, 54F, and 40F required several minutes before registering the correct temperature. I don't expect reaching equilibrium for at least an hour after moving it. The thermometer was so slow when I first moved it outdoors that I thought it was broken. During a recent storm, where the temperatures decreased gradually from around 50F to 10F, the thermometer remained accurate and kept pace with the decrease in ambient temperature.The barrel and pivot pin hinge mount is very loose, with about 2 mm space between the barrel and the pin. The mount is basically a Z shaped aluminum arm that fits two barrels on both the bracket and the back of the thermometer housing, with each arm end acting as a pivot pin. The thermometer moves freely on both pivots; with the slightest wind it behaves like a weather vane. A strong gust would slam it into the mount point, or if mounted on a window frame or door frame then it would hit the window or door. Vinyl electrical tape wrapped around the pins provides an easy fix and more friction. One of the pins came with a vinyl cap, which may be used for the same purpose. Only one pin was capped with the merchandise I received (the package was also opened). A set screw or cotter pin that fastens the mount arm position would be nice. The manufacturer decided on something more economical.Several years ago, another company manufactured this style of outdoor dial thermometer. I recall it was a German company. Their merchandise was brass, heavier and more substantial. Their mounts included set screws and the pin fit was snug and exact. That thermometer responded more quickly to temperature fluctuation, about as fast as a kitchen candy thermometer or meat thermometer. It was more expensive but well worth the retail price. This is not the same thermometer.Overall, its not bad for 15 dollars; not sure how long it will last.

I mounted this to the trim board surrounding my bedroom window. First problem was that the swivel arm is not long enough to bring the thermometer into clear view without craning your neck.Second problem was that the first time we got a strong wind, the thermometer blew flat against the house. I tried to fix this by squeezing on the fitting that holds the swivel, but it didn't work. I don't see the need for a swivel. A fixed mounting would be fine.Third problem was that the numbers are too small to read from any distance at all.This is a cheaply made piece of junk. Unfortunately, it's hard to find anything better in an analog thermometer that can be mounted on a window frame so it's readable from inside. If someone figures out how to produce and market one at a decent price, they'll make a killing.

Chinese made and not as accurate as it could be. I found that the calibration is off by + 2⁰F.Also the swing arm is loose in both the mounting bracket and also on the gauge itself. This was tightened with a little essence of pliers. I hate to say it, but the high standards associated with the Taylor brand are no longer holding true.

I got this to put outside my kitchen window where the sun comes up in the morning. I always peek at it while I'm perking my morning coffee. It's right on the money when it comes to the weather.

Received quickly. Unfortunately too small for my desired purpose. Easy Return. Very satisfied.

First I bought the cheap plastic one for $10, which was usually wrong by +/-10 deg. I bought this one, for $20, thinking "they wouldn't waste design and metal without at least making it work".This one gets two stars, instead of one, because it's only wrong by about +/-5 deg. They don't spec the accuracy, so maybe this is my fault for expecting better. This is a bit prettier than the plastic one, but still not much of a thermometer.