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Hello,

I recently installed a WH1080 weather station (2 weeks ago) - all has been ok but recently the wind speed has stopped registering on the weather station... it spins in the wind but no data is coming through... I have checked connections etc but not tried to take anything apart... the weather station was a gift and has been in a back bedroom for sometime until I put it up... any forum members with any hints/help to resolve this? I have seen another thread where a poster talked about the anemometer not spinninng and so took it apart and serviced it but mine spins fine... any help appreciated cheers
Moz

Hi,

Welcome to the forum. If it previously worked correctly, then could water have found its way into the cable/connectors (not much is needed to "short out" the electrical signal)?

The connectors into the transmitter unit and vane sometimes don't make good contact, so try re-seating them. The anemometer only contains a magnetic reed switch which can be easily tested with a multimeter or continuity tester. If you don't have either, try plugging the Wind cable into the "Rain" socket on the transmitter; then spinning the rotor should record an enormous amount of rain (after up to 48 seconds).

If the magnetic reed has failed then a replacement anemometer can be purchased from Maplin for £2.50 (plus shipping, or it may be found in a few of their stores). Or repaired for less than £1 if you happen to have a local "99p Stores" and a soldering iron.

Cheers, Alan.

Thanks Alan will give it a go ... cheers Moz