Topic: Best of two mounting possibilities?

[joebecker]

Hi all,

I'm installing my new Davis VP2's ISS, and I'm torn over where to install the anemometer. Because of HOA restrictions, I can't use a mast, so I'm limited to two options. I can either mount the anemometer at the end of the roof, or on a small projection at the center peak in the middle of the roof itself.

So, I'm essentially limited to having the anemometer mounted either low on the end of the roof where it's over open air, or slightly higher at the peak of the roof, where it will be only a couple of feet over the surface of the roof, but subject to wind from all directions. (The temp/hygro/rain gauge is mounted separately)

I know neither of these locations is ideal. but does one of these locations seem better than the other? I'm not sure which to choose!

[capeweather]

If it were me I would mount it on top of your roof so you can get decent readings from all directions. I used to have my anemometer on my roof and I was pretty satisfied with it but decided to move it up a bit higher on a push up pole.

[WeatherBeacon]

If it were me I would mount it on top of your roof so you can get decent readings from all directions. I used to have my anemometer on my roof and I was pretty satisfied with it but decided to move it up a bit higher on a push up pole.

I agree with Chris.

Many of us have problems with things obstructing our anemometers and vanes. My problem is trees, trees, trees (tall pines and maples). I mounted my wind instruments on about a 6 foot pole atop my garage roof (which is a bit higher than normal roofs). I now wish I hadn't used such a high pole as it's a bugger to do routine maintenance.

But I agree --- I'd put it where you can pick up wind from all directions.

Regards,

Kevin...

[NorthNJwx]

It is definately best to get it up where it will be exposed to all directions. If you can get it up there, go for it- the higher/more exposed it is, the better your obs will be.

[Dirigo]

Hey all -

I'm about to pull the trigger on getting a Davis Vantage Pro2 (wireless) and have somewhat the same mounting considerations.  I need to split the anemometer away from the rest of the package.  My question is this:  Has anyone tried a pivot mount pole attached above the rood line on the chimney?  This way I could pivot it down to where I could do rountine (what ever that is) maintenance.  Any drawbacks to this idea?

Thanks and glad to be a new member !
Dana

[TNETWeather]

Using a wireless anemometer kit, the only mistake I made the first time round was to put the transmitter way up on the pole... thought it looked cool up there but it really didn't make sense... as it would have been hard to replace the battery.

When I did it the next time round when I switched from a VP1 to a VP2, I moved the box down to near eye level.

As to needing to "service" then anemometer, I've never had to "service" it.