I noticed when I woke up this morning that my console wasn't displaying a wind direction and the speed was at a constant 0 mph (as if the cable was disconnected from the ISS). Didn't have time to investigate before heading off to work this morning. Upon investigating after returning from work late this afternoon, I noticed a clean break in the anemometer cable (see attached image)..... hence the 0 mph and no wind direction displaying on the console. I have no idea how it happened (birds pecking at the wire perhaps?). The wire is secured tightly to the pole with zip ties and the break occurred at the base of the pole. My question is, how do I go about repairing the cable? Is it as simple as splicing the cable and reconnecting the corresponding wires together with wire nuts or should I consider another option?
Additionally, my cups have been sticking slightly intermittently, especially during light winds. From what I've read so far in other threads, it appears contact cleaner my be the best way to try and clean out the area under the cups (after removing them, of course). I've removed the cups before and cleaned it out with a damp paper towel, but the condition has persisted. I know I'm not supposed to use lubricant, so is this the best/safest way to clean out the anemometer?
Thanks in advance!