PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING

Hello Forumites! However well-intentioned, for the safety of other users we ask that you refrain from seeking or offering medical advice. This includes recommendations for medicines, procedures or over-the-counter remedies. Posts or threads found to be in breach of this rule will be removed.

Room thermometers

Options
welshbookworm
welshbookworm Posts: 2,905 Forumite
First Anniversary First Post Combo Breaker
in Old style MoneySaving
Good evening,
I am looking for a cheap basic room thermometer (to see how cold it really is!) as the cardboard one we have at work only starts at 9 and it feels colder that that!
But I am struggling to find one that isn't shipped from China for under a tenner!
I've tried various Pound shops
Maplins
Marks and Spencers
Any suggestions where to look please?
Many many thanks
The best portion of your life will be the small, nameless moments you spend smiling with someone who matters to you.

Comments

  • daivid
    daivid Posts: 1,231 Forumite
    First Post First Anniversary Name Dropper
    Options
    Wilkinsons? Larger branches of tescos?
  • theoretica
    theoretica Posts: 12,306 Forumite
    First Post Name Dropper Photogenic First Anniversary
    Options
    I got a radio controlled alarm clock from Lidl for I think £7.99 which also shows temperature. Obviously it depends on what they have on offer - but look at cheap digital clocks too.
    But a banker, engaged at enormous expense,
    Had the whole of their cash in his care.
    Lewis Carroll
  • Brambleberry
    Brambleberry Posts: 287 Forumite
    First Anniversary Name Dropper First Post Mortgage-free Glee!
    Options
    I got a baby bath one as an add-on item from amzn for 2.99, I use it for the bath, but it agrees with the digital sensor we also have in the bathroom, so it might be worth a try.
    ***Mortgage Free Oct 2018 - Debt Free again (after detour) June 2022***
    Never underestimate the power of a beautiful spreadsheet
  • aneres
    aneres Posts: 432 Forumite
    First Anniversary Combo Breaker
    edited 16 December 2014 at 11:31PM
    Options
    This is the one I bought.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B006W9432Y?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00
  • Debran
    Debran Posts: 349 Forumite
    First Anniversary First Post
    Options
    Garden centres.
  • AnnieO1234
    AnnieO1234 Posts: 1,722 Forumite
    Options
    We had one for 9.99 from a golf store, it also acts as a barometer. :)
  • welshbookworm
    welshbookworm Posts: 2,905 Forumite
    First Anniversary First Post Combo Breaker
    Options
    My friend found a freezer thermometer for a couple of quid for me! YAY
    Many many thanks to all you kind people for helping
    The best portion of your life will be the small, nameless moments you spend smiling with someone who matters to you.
  • Horace
    Horace Posts: 14,426 Forumite
    Options
    I was going to suggest that you nip into an Age UK charity shop as they often have room thermometers in there that will give you a good idea of the temperature and will be able to tell you if it is too cold (they have some kind of crystal in them that changes colour). They are either sold cheaply or you can get one for free.
This discussion has been closed.
★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 343.2K Banking & Borrowing
  • 250.1K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 449.7K Spending & Discounts
  • 235.3K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 608.1K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 173.1K Life & Family
  • 247.9K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 15.9K Discuss & Feedback
  • 15.1K Coronavirus Support Boards