Finding a stand alone rain gauge is not that common so i decided to purchase an off the shelf digital rain gauge monitor and remove the rain gauge sensor off it to make my own arduino powered rain gauge monitor.
Digital rain gauge sensor.
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Each of these rain sensors feature a tipping.
The acurite digital rain gauge with self emptying wireless rain collector features precise reliable rainfall measurements.
A built in mounting arm allows for convenient mounting to weather station masts buildings and other infrastructure.
First is the acurite 01089m a top seller and would be my 1 choice.
Sharper image digital wireless rain gauge this device makes for the perfect gift for any amateur meteorologist as it offers a large backlit screen that displays a wealth of weather information from the comfort and safety of your warm dry home.
Customers are very happy with this model.
Oregon scientific has the 3 spot.
Trademark innovations plastic wireless analog traditional 4 in rain gauge.
Just place the two sensors outside as directed and you ll have access to a 24 hour rain alert rainfall display in inches or.
Following are quick reviews of the most popular rain gauge with thermometer products.
The bold easy to read lcd screen displays daily rainfall and records rainfall history including a rainfall event 1 day or 7 days of measurements.
Ecowitt wh5360b high precision digital rain gauge wireless self emptying collector with rainfall alert rainfall history indoor temperature humidity 4 3 out of 5 stars 261 49 99 49.
Next is the la crosse 724 1710 rain weather station.
The hydreon optical rain gauge family is a reliable and cost effective choice for precipitation measurements.
Acurite plastic analog 8 in rain gauge.
The sensor package is about the size of a tennis ball and completely sealed from the environment.
The acurite digital rain gauge with self emptying wireless rain collector features precise reliable rainfall measurements.