Don't worry about the cable tie - it's needed because my very old rain gauge top doesn't securely clip into the newer base. When they added the grill to try and keep spiders out they also slightly moved where the clips engage.
Welcome to the Cumulus Support forum.
Latest Cumulus MX V4 release 4.4.2 (build 4085) - 12 March 2025
Latest Cumulus MX V3 release 3.28.6 (build 3283) - 21 March 2024
Legacy Cumulus 1 release 1.9.4 (build 1099) - 28 November 2014
(a patch is available for 1.9.4 build 1099 that extends the date range of drop-down menus to 2030)
Download the Software (Cumulus MX / Cumulus 1 and other related items) from the Wiki
If you are posting a new Topic about an error or if you need help PLEASE read this first viewtopic.php?p=164080#p164080
Latest Cumulus MX V4 release 4.4.2 (build 4085) - 12 March 2025
Latest Cumulus MX V3 release 3.28.6 (build 3283) - 21 March 2024
Legacy Cumulus 1 release 1.9.4 (build 1099) - 28 November 2014
(a patch is available for 1.9.4 build 1099 that extends the date range of drop-down menus to 2030)
Download the Software (Cumulus MX / Cumulus 1 and other related items) from the Wiki
If you are posting a new Topic about an error or if you need help PLEASE read this first viewtopic.php?p=164080#p164080
Rain gauge mounting bracket.
-
jim-easterbrook
- Posts: 111
- Joined: Thu 09 Jul 2009 10:47 am
- Weather Station: WH1081, Elecsa AstroTouch 6975
- Operating System: openSUSE 13.1, Raspbian, OpenWrt
- Location: Epsom, UK
- Contact:
Rain gauge mounting bracket.
The standard Fine Offset brackets are a bit wobbly for the rain gauge, which can lead to false readings. I've found an ideal replacement at B & Q (http://www.diy.com/nav/build/building-m ... mm-9936462) for a mere £2.28. It even has a suitable hole for the cable.
Don't worry about the cable tie - it's needed because my very old rain gauge top doesn't securely clip into the newer base. When they added the grill to try and keep spiders out they also slightly moved where the clips engage.
Don't worry about the cable tie - it's needed because my very old rain gauge top doesn't securely clip into the newer base. When they added the grill to try and keep spiders out they also slightly moved where the clips engage.
Jim
-
tjaliwalpa
- Posts: 293
- Joined: Sun 18 Apr 2010 9:47 am
- Weather Station: Davis VP2
- Operating System: Linux Lite Ubuntu 16.04
- Location: Karoonda, SA
- Contact:
Re: Rain gauge mounting bracket.
Good modification Jim. I don't think we would get away with the funnel type you have used in Australia as it wouldn't last 6 months with our summer sun.
I've replaced my Fine Offset with a Davis VP2. If I were to have stayed with FO I would have used the funnel from a commercial rain gauge in the way you have constructed yours.
Well done
I've replaced my Fine Offset with a Davis VP2. If I were to have stayed with FO I would have used the funnel from a commercial rain gauge in the way you have constructed yours.
Well done
Bob
-
jim-easterbrook
- Posts: 111
- Joined: Thu 09 Jul 2009 10:47 am
- Weather Station: WH1081, Elecsa AstroTouch 6975
- Operating System: openSUSE 13.1, Raspbian, OpenWrt
- Location: Epsom, UK
- Contact:
Re: Rain gauge mounting bracket.
The funnel will be replaced when I find a better alternative. I assume any opaque plastic should be more UV resistant. Funnily enough that's not something they mention in funnel product descriptions.
Jim