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RE: heated rain bucket - danner - 06-09-2017
(06-09-2017, 02:06)Werk_AG Wrote: Most probably there is no need to change the cable that comes with the rain gauge. Try it before cutting.
If you don't need the full length, cut only the excess.
The issue with twinlead, or zipcord, whatever you want to call it, since it is not twisted pair it could act as an antenna and would make it more susceptible to RF. I am a ham radio operator so there are very strong RF fields in my back yard. About 15 years ago I blew up my first weather station with RF. :-) The cables were not twisted pair. I'd prefer to not smoke another weather station.
Quote:Usually the plastic of the cables that come with those devices, have UV protection, which extends its life.The 4 pair UTP I have is outdoor rated. That's what I will use to replace it with.
RE: heated rain bucket - danner - 06-09-2017
(06-09-2017, 00:04)hornychz Wrote: This price looks very good, but from America to Europe it might be another $ 130 or more ...
I know it ...
The fabric looks good and the sensitivity 0.25 mm also.
I'm curious about your experience with this product.
I have no experience with the product, but from the research I've done Rainwise makes good rain gauges. On other weather forums guys have been replacing their Davis rain gauges with Rainwise.
RE: heated rain bucket - danner - 09-09-2017
My rain bucket showed up today. Maybe will install it tomorrow or this weekend if I get a chance. But there is no rain in the forecast for the next 5 days so there you go, LOL.
The bucket is about 11cm deep and the sides are about 8cm high. Should catch splash very well.
I already removed the zip-cord and replaced it with outdoor rated twisted pair. Now I just need to figure out how to mount it level.
RE: heated rain bucket - werk_ag - 09-09-2017
Then, please share some pictures with us, there aren't many pictures from inside of the Rainwise rain gauges... thanks.
RE: heated rain bucket - danner - 09-09-2017
Post updated with pictures.
RE: heated rain bucket - tobyportugal - 10-09-2017
(09-09-2017, 00:11)danner Wrote: My rain bucket showed up today. Maybe will install it tomorrow or this weekend if I get a chance. But there is no rain in the forecast for the next 5 days so there you go, LOL.
The bucket is about 11cm deep and the sides are about 8cm high. Should catch splash very well.
I already removed the zip-cord and replaced it with outdoor rated twisted pair. Now I just need to figure out how to mount it level.
Hello,
I did not find the method of calibration nor a study of drift compared to a manual rain gauge.
Good Sunday.
RE: heated rain bucket - danner - 10-09-2017
(10-09-2017, 06:04)tobyportugal Wrote:(09-09-2017, 00:11)danner Wrote: My rain bucket showed up today. Maybe will install it tomorrow or this weekend if I get a chance. But there is no rain in the forecast for the next 5 days so there you go, LOL.
The bucket is about 11cm deep and the sides are about 8cm high. Should catch splash very well.
I already removed the zip-cord and replaced it with outdoor rated twisted pair. Now I just need to figure out how to mount it level.
Hello,
I did not find the method of calibration nor a study of drift compared to a manual rain gauge.
Good Sunday.
They sell calibrated rain gauges with certificates if one wants to purchase that. This rain gauge is not one of those.
It is a basic 8" rain gauge that is 0.01" per tip, and accuracy is 2% at 1.5"/hr. It even costs less that a Davis rain gauge.
RE: heated rain bucket - werk_ag - 10-09-2017
(10-09-2017, 06:04)tobyportugal Wrote: I did not find the method of calibration nor a study of drift compared to a manual rain gauge.
Regarding how to calibrate a rain gauge, you can find some info here:
http://www.meteocercal.info/forum/Thread-Fine-Offset-Rain-Sensors?pid=2056#pid2056
RE: heated rain bucket - danner - 12-09-2017
Rain bucket installed and software updated on Tx1 to reflect .254mm. Now it wont rain for weeks, LOL.
I installed it with what I had laying around the house, which is stable enough, but while leveling it I thought of possibly a better way to do it. It will do for now though.
RE: heated rain bucket - werk_ag - 12-09-2017
(12-09-2017, 01:11)danner Wrote: Rain bucket installed and software updated on Tx1 to reflect .254mm. Now it wont rain for weeks, LOL.
Don't forget to set the Cumulus multiplier accordingly.