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Low lux reading WH3081

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adz0h
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Joined: Sun 23 Nov 2014 3:29 am
Weather Station: WH3081
Operating System: windows 8
Location: Sydney

Low lux reading WH3081

Post by adz0h »

Im only reading 113lux on a 47c day. Its definitely wrong isnt it? Do I need to buy a new sensor?
AllyCat
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Joined: Sat 26 Feb 2011 1:58 pm
Weather Station: Fine Offset 1080/1 & 3080
Operating System: Windows XP SP3
Location: SE London

Re: Low lux reading WH3081

Post by AllyCat »

Hi,

Welcome to the forum. What does it read at lower light levels, and what does Cumulus show? A screenshot of the Cumulus Solar (watts/m2) graph might be helpful (or even data from Easyweather).

I would expect a reading nearer to 113 kLux under those conditions, however the specification is only an (optimistic) +/- 15%.

But the likely answer (if Lux readings are important to you) is that yes, you may need to buy a new Solar Pod; I don't know of anybody who has managed to repair one.

Cheers, Alan.
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