Weather Stations

[Grateful11]

I have an Accurite. Spider webs disabled the rain gauge and the circulating fan. It would show 112˚ when it was only 100˚. I got the webs off the tipper in the rain gauge but it now shows twice as much as my official cocorahs rain gauge. I need to find out how to adjust it. The wind and humidity seem to be OK, but as mentioned the update timing may miss a gust. When the sun does not shine it shows the right temp.
The color display is nice but there is no way to dim it or turn it off so it has to be unplugged at night and run on it's own battery then the backup light goes off. It's bright enough to light up a room if left plugged in.

The first time I opened up one of mine I was amazed at the amount gunk that was inside, cobwebs, etc. I think the main thing was bird poop from them pooping on the edge of the rain collector. For the first few months my first one, once O got one to work, the temperature was fairly close but over time like you said if the sun was out it was sky high.

There's a screw on the bottom that allows you to adjust the rainfall measurement. I think changes the rate of the tipper.

 

[txdon]

There's a screw on the bottom that allows you to adjust the rainfall measurement. I think changes the rate of the tipper.

Is there a certain amount of water to pour (i.e. 8oz) to how many tips the dipper makes?

 

[davesl708]

The first time I opened up one of mine I was amazed at the amount gunk that was inside, cobwebs, etc. I think the main thing was bird poop from them pooping on the edge of the rain collector. For the first few months my first one, once O got one to work, the temperature was fairly close but over time like you said if the sun was out it was sky high.

There's a screw on the bottom that allows you to adjust the rainfall measurement. I think changes the rate of the tipper.

I keep my rain gauge close to the ground and spray the inside with 12 month bug spray. No problems with it.

 

[bigtiller]

So...I may do nothing. Got a big round thermometer on the patio, and a Rural King rain gauge that I can't use in the winter because it will freeze and crack, but at a couple of bucks, well...got so many places I need to put my retirement dollars.

My insurance agent gave me a "shock proof," rain gauge. The plastic gauge is round and it tapers from the bottom up. I am on my second one in 17 years. I bring it in for the winter, but i have forgotten it a few times. If the water freezes, it expands up the side because of the tapered walls.

Shock-Proof Rain Gauge - Johnny's Selected Seeds

 

[MinnesotaEric]

I'm wanting to get a decent weather station...hopefully < $200. I recall reading about them here...I think....but searches are not finding anything.

The top rated ones are several hundreds to thousands, can't put that kind of money into it.

There seems to be several in the price range of < $200, and I suspect some I wouldn't be pleased with. I'd like one that can give decent rainfall measurements. What's everyone's experience with these.

I plan to purchase this weather station through Amazon and become the first weather underground reporting station in 10 miles of my lake home.

 

[5030]

For 289 bucks I can but a lot of Wally World plastic rain gages....

 

[reb]

Is there a certain amount of water to pour (i.e. 8oz) to how many tips the dipper makes?

The manual describes a calibration procedure. Something about poking a hole in a paper cup and let a cup of water drip into the bowl over about an hour. That should be equivalent to a certain reported rainfall. Adjust the screw and repeat until it is right. I haven't found time to try it out.

 

[txdon]

The manual describes a calibration procedure. Something about poking a hole in a paper cup and let a cup of water drip into the bowl over about an hour. That should be equivalent to a certain reported rainfall. Adjust the screw and repeat until it is right. I haven't found time to try it out.

Thanks for the tip, with it I was able to find the youtube that tells how to do it. 8oz of water =1.06 " and the adjustment screw is on the bottom, thanks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sB9xFl7HYPg

 

[/pine]

Watch out for ants...my bil lost a station due to ants attracted to the heat/electronics...they destroyed the unit that was on a 6' post...possibly drawn by the resonance from the anemometer maybe?

 

[B7510HSD]

I plan to purchase this weather station through Amazon and become the first weather underground reporting station in 10 miles of my lake home.

Ouch that is more than the Davis Vantage Vue that looks identical...