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watson w8681 wind sensor

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shauneyboy
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watson w8681 wind sensor

Post by shauneyboy »

Hi Guys
Having problems with my watson w8681 wind sensor doesnt appear to spin in the forward direction it stops after a quarter of a revolution but if you spin in opposite direction it spins freeley is this broken or what
any help would be greatfull
SHAUNEYBOY
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Re: watson w8681 wind sensor

Post by steve »

Common problem with Fine Offset stations. It may be the bearings; they may need lubricating or replacing. Search on the forum for "bearings", there are quite a few posts about this.
Steve
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