Darn Spider !

[KetteringUK]

Had no rainful recorded yesterday.. On closer inspection a spider had taken residence in the water guage and somehow managed to stop the meter working! Anyone else have critter issues

[dionaea]

Yes, got the 'T' shirt - see previous posts. Hope you disconnected it when cleaning out or you will have massive rainfall!

Cheers,

Chris

[scoobs]

I had one the other week when we was having thudery showers did wonder why i was showing no rain.

[philcdav]

Hi Graham.

that problem was well documented very early on.

Spiders spin web around the casing causing the buckets to jam.

Very simple solution is some fine web/mesh over BOTH holes (in and out).

I use a 5 cm square of muslin from my wifes crafting stuff, stuck with superglue.

Works a treat and still in place after 15 months.

[daj]

yes, I can vouch for the mesh -- I used mosquito netting! Wrapped round all of the base and sides, just not the top

Early on I had a small colony of earwigs take up residence inside my rain gauge. Soon got rid of them!

[Areco747]

Grahan, I also used mosquito netting with excellent result!! I send you photo.

[timsoles]

I take the easy option - at the first sign of any spider activity I spray the station with Bug Clear (normally used on my fruit and veg).

Seems to last quite a while before they return!

Cheers,

Tim

[KetteringUK]

Thanks for the tips guys.

[Areco747]

Hi!! Now I've improved so.
Regards
http://www.arecoclima.com.ar

[Gina]

I've also had spider trouble and it was only a tiny one - only a matter of time I think if you don't do something about it.