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Offline jpmorgan49

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Anemometer Cable shortening on new Vantage Pro 2
« on: May 08, 2007, 05:30:11 PM »
I finally received my Vantage Pro2 and really like it.  I have the ISS mounted on a pole 6' above grass and the readings look good.  Of course there's no rain in the forecast, as much as I wish for it.  I did have my anemometer on the same pole in my backyard but it received no wind.  I ordered a Transmitter and I'm putting it on a unused TV pole on top of mu two story house.  It's still not above the trees but it's a much better location.  Since I'm mounting the anemometer and transmitter on the same pole is it advised to cut the wire to make it shorter?  Will I gain anything?  Has anyone done this?  Thanks.
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Offline talbert1952

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Re: Anemometer Cable shortening on new Vantage Pro 2
« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2007, 07:35:57 PM »
Shortening the cable doesn't hurt anything but from a warranty standpoint I would leave it as is.
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Re: Anemometer Cable shortening on new Vantage Pro 2
« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2007, 07:40:08 PM »
I agree with Talbert, don't cut it. Just roll it up and attach it to your tower.

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Re: Anemometer Cable shortening on new Vantage Pro 2
« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2007, 07:41:27 PM »
Because... one day you might find that you need that extra length for a different install...
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Offline jpmorgan49

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Re: Anemometer Cable shortening on new Vantage Pro 2
« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2007, 07:48:11 PM »
Thanks everyone, I'll leave it coiled and attach it to the pole.
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