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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

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

Cheers,

Chris

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

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.

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!

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

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

Thanks for the tips guys.

Hi!! Now I've improved so.
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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.