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Title: Connecticut Station: Acurite 5 in 1 Pro Plus
Post by: Glenn on November 10, 2017, 06:45:03 PM
I had issues posting via mobile previously, hopefully this works!  I took these pics in late August. 

A few shots of the station mounted to our shed in the flatlands.  It's been working well for the last few months. I love having remote access to conditions!  The HD display is the first thing I check when I make my way to the kitchen in the morning. 

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I used a this to ensure the mounting pole was plumb.  Worked perfectly! 

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Same antenna mount I used on the station up in Vermont. 


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Title: Re: Connecticut Station: Acurite 5 in 1 Pro Plus
Post by: C P RON on November 11, 2017, 02:35:20 PM
Looks solid,nice job  Thanks for posting
Title: Re: Connecticut Station: Acurite 5 in 1 Pro Plus
Post by: Glenn on November 11, 2017, 04:49:06 PM
Debating if I should switch to the lithium batteries fir the winter. 


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Title: Re: Connecticut Station: Acurite 5 in 1 Pro Plus
Post by: nincehelser on November 11, 2017, 04:56:10 PM
Debating if I should switch to the lithium batteries fir the winter. 

I would.  I use lithiums year-round in my 5n1s. 

I always change mine in the fall even if I'm not getting a low battery warning.   That way I can avoid a battery change in the dead of winter.
Title: Re: Connecticut Station: Acurite 5 in 1 Pro Plus
Post by: C P RON on November 11, 2017, 04:58:22 PM






Debating if I should switch to the lithium batteries fir the winter. 


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I always  use them  they do well in our cold winters and seem to last just as long if not longer they other batteries 
Title: Re: Connecticut Station: Acurite 5 in 1 Pro Plus
Post by: BeaverMeadow on November 11, 2017, 06:09:36 PM
I just picked up a 12 pack from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004V2HF92/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

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Title: Re: Connecticut Station: Acurite 5 in 1 Pro Plus
Post by: Glenn on November 14, 2017, 08:08:56 AM
Thanks guys. Sounds like it may be a good project to do sooner than later.
Title: Re: Connecticut Station: Acurite 5 in 1 Pro Plus
Post by: hotsauce2007 on November 17, 2017, 04:02:15 PM


Pretty nice,

I wish I could use power supply on mine, I hate the idea of use batteries  ](*,)
Title: Re: Connecticut Station: Acurite 5 in 1 Pro Plus
Post by: Glenn on November 17, 2017, 04:16:06 PM
That certainly would be nice! Unfortunately, both of my systems are mounted far away from any power sources. At least they have some solar operability with the internal fan.
Title: Re: Connecticut Station: Acurite 5 in 1 Pro Plus
Post by: Rising Barometer on December 08, 2017, 11:01:36 PM
Nice setup !

Mine is similar out here in Western Washington.

Acurite makes a remote battery pack with a 30 ft wire: https://www.acurite.com/remote-battery-pack-for-5-in-1-weather-sensors.html which I am considering.

These high installations are hard to get to and you have to be careful not to fall.
Title: Re: Connecticut Station: Acurite 5 in 1 Pro Plus
Post by: Glenn on December 11, 2017, 11:31:29 AM
Good idea on the battery pack! That would make changing easier. Thankfully, the snow we had yesterday melted/blew off from the unit. Not so much in VT. I had to use a long handle to reach the unit and clear the wind cups.