How to securely fasten an outdoor thermometer without damaging a plastic window?

Having an outdoor thermometer makes the life of a modern person much easier, but only if the installation was carried out according to all the rules. To attach the device to a plastic window, you do not need to have specific skills. In this case, it is necessary to remember a number of nuances, otherwise the thermometer will produce unrealistic numbers or will not last long. In addition, it is recommended to choose fastening methods that cannot harm the plastic window by reducing its tightness or spoiling its appearance.

The nuances of hanging an outdoor thermometer

Even before purchasing a functional product, you need to decide on the place where it can be attached. In this case, one should be guided not by the decorative appeal of the exposure being created or the convenience of taking readings, but by the possibility of obtaining the most accurate data. Any modern thermometer that can be installed on a plastic window must be mounted according to the same rules. Compliance with which does not depend on the features of the model:

• The thermometer must be fixed in such a way that it is located at a sufficient distance from sources of heat or cold. Ventilation systems, external parts of air conditioners, pipes and even vents are taken into account (the heat coming out of them can significantly distort the data.
• The thermometer should not be exposed to not only direct sunlight, but also direct artificial light from the apartment.

Advice: According to experts, if you take into account all external factors, the optimal place to mount the thermometer is a window on the north side of the house. If it is impossible to use such an arrangement, the product should be placed on the east or west side, but on the condition that it will always be in the shade.

• You need to choose the right time to attach the thermometer. It is best to carry out the manipulation on a warm summer evening with a minimum level of air humidity.

Contrary to the popular belief that modern electronic thermometers are the most accurate and convenient to use (they can be glued directly to the glass), in practice they are much inferior to traditional models. They are too strongly influenced by external conditions, and the poor quality of the batteries used can distort the data.

The safest and simplest methods for fixing a product

First of all, it is worth considering options for fixing the thermometer to the window, in which installation will take only a few minutes, and the frame material will not be subject to aggressive influence.

• Without the use of aids. The simplest and safest method for a window, which can be used if you need to secure a thermometer with flat elbows. You just need to use a knife or a thin screwdriver to pick up the rubber seal that holds the glass and push the upper part of the device under it first, and then the lower one.
• On glue. This composition will also not spoil a plastic window, but it is better to use it when working with very light and oversized objects. The difficulty is that for reliable fixation you will have to wait several minutes, creating increased pressure on the thermometer, only then will it stick securely.
• With Velcro or double-sided tape. Simple and quick approaches that, subject to process technology, guarantee reliable and long-lasting results. However, if the first time it was not possible to stick the product onto the plastic window evenly, nothing can be corrected.
• On suction cups. Not the most reliable option. Most often, a thermometer with suction cups is glued only under conditions of minimal exposure to external irritants, for example, on a closed but unglazed balcony.

Before fixing the thermometer with a sticky base, you must do the following:

1. Wipe the working surface with turpentine, alcohol or other degreasing solution. This rule applies even to newly installed windows.
2. Wipe the surface dry with a lint-free cloth, otherwise the structure will not even stick.
3. Once the product is pressed to the window with the sticky side, it is prohibited to move it.
4. If the item is glued so unevenly that it simply needs to be removed, it is best to use a knife on which we place a cloth soaked in solvent. Carefully remove the Velcro or tape, being careful not to scratch the material. After this, it is better not to glue the device to the same area; you will have to select a new zone.

Of course, such approaches will not hold the thermometer if there is a hurricane wind outside, but in other cases you can count on the device’s many years of service without any failures.

How to secure an outdoor thermometer as securely as possible?

It is not recommended to damage a plastic window with nails under any circumstances; if you really need maximum fixation of the thermometer, it is better to use self-tapping screws.We take the shortest elements with a hemispherical head, according to their dimensions, pre-drill holes in the holder legs, otherwise the material may split. We choose the most thorough site, remote from other elements and details.

In addition, when thinking about using self-tapping screws, it is worth considering the option of fixing the thermometer on one of the window slopes. In this case, you will have to make your own fasteners from durable metal and drill into the wall, but the plastic window frame will remain intact, and the thermometer will be fixed as reliably as possible. It is important to take into account the technical features of the process. For example, holes for fixing can be drilled no closer than four centimeters from the edge of the slope, otherwise the corner may simply break off.

When choosing a suitable outdoor thermometer, it is recommended to avoid the so-called “souvenir products”. Although it is intended for measuring temperature outside, it can give erroneous readings down to 2-3ºС even if the device installation technology is followed.