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Offline StretchCT

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Handheld anemometers
« on: August 08, 2018, 09:20:15 PM »
I’ve noticed that my rooftop anemometer can be quiet but it’s still breezy on the deck. Or vice versa. Also, I work on the water and the wind can kick up especially in the wind tunnels between buildings.   So I’m looking for a handheld anemometer.  Seems like they range from $20-$300.  How has your experience been with them?  Anymore stay away from? 
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Re: Handheld anemometers
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2018, 10:21:03 PM »
Sorry no help but I am interested in what others have learned.

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Re: Handheld anemometers
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2018, 10:25:00 PM »
I have a Kaindl Windmaster 2 - amazing omnidirectional windmeter.  Worth the money.
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Re: Handheld anemometers
« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2018, 06:23:59 AM »
I picked up one of these last month, not as a weather tool but rather to balance the vent outputs in my DIY central air conditioning install:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FTPX566/

The main selling feature for me was that it could do both velocity and volume (CFM) if you input the duct area cross-section.  It spins from the airflow of just taking it out of the case, and definitely did the job for HVAC ducts.

It bears mentioning that this is *not* a pocket-sized tool, if that's what you are looking for.  If you have a smartphone and want something smaller, WeatherFlow may be worth looking at.....

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Re: Handheld anemometers
« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2018, 08:38:15 AM »
I have an Inspeed Vortex: https://www.inspeed.com/anemometers/Hand_Held_Wind_Meter.asp



Mine was originally a bare anemometer that I used for a while in my previous location, but I bought the handle and "bicycle speedometer" to make it the same as their handheld model. It seems to work well.

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