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Silly question?

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zecrich
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Silly question?

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I have a WH1081 and im all set up, its been raining on and off for a bit and yet I dont see any
measurment info!

Is it only updated every hour?
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ironeagleuk
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Re: Silly question?

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it really depends how much it rains.....if it's just light rain, then it doesn't really register until enough accumulates.....then you might get a reading of 0.3mm
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zecrich
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Re: Silly question?

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I suppose so, rain always looks more than it actually is
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Re: Silly question?

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Yes, it's surprising how much light or moderate rain it takes for a 0.3mm tip.
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Re: Silly question?

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This site isn't far from you and hasn't recorded any rain so far today either: http://davidpalmer.eu/weather/
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zecrich
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Re: Silly question?

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Its okay, 1.5mm now recorded and that puts my mind at ease knowing the rain gauge is working
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