Author Topic: Rapid Fire (Read 12121 times)

Impala88 · « **on:** March 09, 2009, 06:32:18 AM »

Is anyone else having trouble with Rapid Fire on WXU?

DanS · « **Reply #1 on:** March 09, 2009, 06:45:29 AM »

Rapid Fire on WXU working here okay.

Nope just checked again and it's been 14 mins. since last update. Guess something over there has a boo-boo.

SlowModem · « **Reply #2 on:** March 09, 2009, 07:04:18 AM »

It's not working here. All I see is "Updated NaN Seconds Ago"

DanS · « **Reply #3 on:** March 09, 2009, 07:11:51 AM »

I just sent WXU a ticket on their support option. I don't know if they read 'em or not.
mornin' Gregg. Off to work now?

SlowModem · « **Reply #4 on:** March 09, 2009, 07:34:10 AM »

Quote from: DanS on March 09, 2009, 07:11:51 AM

I just sent WXU a ticket on their support option. I don't know if they read 'em or not.
mornin' Gregg. Off to work now?

Hey Dan

I work a 12-hour rotating shift (6 a to 6 p or 6p to 6a). I'm off until Thursday night. Then I work four nights off three days, work three days, off a day, work three nights, off three days, work four days, off seven days.

My doctor says that's the kind of schedule they use at Gitmo to interrigate prisoners!

If it doesn't rain, I've got to try to redo my weather station this week (if the tax refund gets here).
I'm going to try the mailbox post/cement/mast idea someone posted on here.

Gee, I hope I'm not turning into a weatherholic!

Greg

DanS · « **Reply #5 on:** March 09, 2009, 07:45:18 AM »

Man, what a sched. My head is spinning just reading it.

Hey if you get a chance to peek inside your humidity sensor (the bad OS one) and see something resembling

there's hope for it!

Dan

SlowModem · « **Reply #6 on:** March 09, 2009, 08:06:06 AM »

Quote from: DanS on March 09, 2009, 07:45:18 AM

Man, what a sched. My head is spinning just reading it.
Hey if you get a chance to peek inside your humidity sensor (the bad OS one) and see something resembling
there's hope for it!
Dan

There's a camera on my phone. I'll try to get a picture of it today.

DanS · « **Reply #7 on:** March 09, 2009, 08:14:46 AM »

Okay, it may have a black plastic vented case around it but with good lighting you can see inside the vents.

Oh, sticking to this thread's subject, as of 12:15 GMT Rapid Fire still isn't.

SlowModem · « **Reply #8 on:** March 09, 2009, 09:36:39 AM »

Quote from: DanS on March 09, 2009, 07:45:18 AM

Man, what a sched. My head is spinning just reading it.
Hey if you get a chance to peek inside your humidity sensor (the bad OS one) and see something resembling
there's hope for it!
Dan

ok, I disassembled the THGR968 and took some pictures. I'll post the rest later. But I think this is what you're referring to?

I apologize for the blurriness. cheap phone/camera and too much coffee this am!

DanS · « **Reply #9 on:** March 09, 2009, 09:50:25 AM »

If I stand back from the computer about 15 feet it does look like the culprit.

Can you see any substance/coating on it? Like a clear or translucient gel? That's what is used to detect the humidity and if it's moved, touch, wiped, etc. the readings go way off.

SlowModem · « **Reply #10 on:** March 09, 2009, 09:53:28 AM »

Nope. Nothing there. (of course trying to clean it with alcohol probably removed any protective coating gel)

DanS · « **Reply #11 on:** March 09, 2009, 10:07:17 AM »

I did the same thing to mine, cleaning it to make it better.

O.K. just got my "repair kit out"..If you have some hair styling "hold" gel or "sculpting gel" around check the ingredients for Polyethelene Glycol (PEG). This turns out to be a hygroscopic (sp?) that absorbs moisture. I tried various brands of hair gel because the PEG make up differs with the brands. The most accurate I found is L'Oreal Studio Wetlook and also Paul Mitchell Exrta-body Sculpting Gel. Anyway use a cotton swab and alchohol to clean the sensor chip again, let it dry, then smear a dab of the Gel accross the chip cover the grid completely. Use just enough to cover the grid/face of the chip with a thin layer. Let it dry for about 30 mins. or so. Fire it up and let it settle to see where you are with the readings. You can add another thin layer later if needed or wet (with water) a cotton swab and roll it accross to remove some.
My fingers are crossed.

Dan

SlowModem · « **Reply #12 on:** March 09, 2009, 10:12:28 AM »

I hope to get to town today to get parts for the "big move". I'll print out your instructions and see if I can find some gel. (we need a smiley with a hairdo! Maybe an Elvis smiley!)

Did you know that PEG is commonly know as antifreeze?

Did you know that it's in a lot of stuff we eat?

I'll keep you posted. (pun intended)

DanS · « **Reply #13 on:** March 09, 2009, 10:16:45 AM »

Yeah, it's in a lot of things. I've tried toothpaste with it inside. There's also Lithium Cloride and Lithium Bromide but I'm having a hard time finding it over here. I want to try it. You know how weatherholics can get. (now where is that hairy smiley)

SlowModem · « **Reply #14 on:** March 09, 2009, 11:12:32 AM »

Quote from: DanS on March 09, 2009, 07:11:51 AM

I just sent WXU a ticket on their support option.

FWIW, I have to refresh the page to get the current numbers, but my webcam seems to be updating ok without refreshing the page. I donno.

sam2004gp · « **Reply #15 on:** March 09, 2009, 11:19:52 AM »

Now it appears that the wunderground map is showing all local PWSs offline. But yet the webcams are there.

That I am having issues with comspastic with uploading my stuff today. It appears it's going to be one of those days.

offroadjosh · « **Reply #16 on:** March 09, 2009, 01:07:16 PM »

Yup rapid fire is down here to....

Josh

tomcj2 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 09, 2009, 01:10:00 PM »

Working fine now, it was down earlier

sbelmont · « **Reply #18 on:** March 09, 2009, 03:32:07 PM »

Quote from: tomcj2 on March 09, 2009, 01:10:00 PM

Working fine now, it was down earlier

Still looks like there is some sort of an issue. I'm seeing updates in 1 minute interals here.

Sigdigit · « **Reply #19 on:** March 09, 2009, 04:12:31 PM »

Mine seems to be working now too. As of 0400 Eastern US, it seemed to be down for everybody. (Yes, overnight shifts suck!

)

sam2004gp · « **Reply #20 on:** March 09, 2009, 04:32:41 PM »

All seems to be working now.

SlowModem · « **Reply #21 on:** March 09, 2009, 08:09:27 PM »

Quote from: DanS on March 09, 2009, 10:07:17 AM

If you have some hair styling "hold" gel or "sculpting gel" around check the ingredients for Polyethelene Glycol (PEG). This turns out to be a hygroscopic (sp?) that absorbs moisture. I tried various brands of hair gel because the PEG make up differs with the brands. The most accurate I found is L'Oreal Studio Wetlook and also Paul Mitchell Exrta-body Sculpting Gel.
Dan

Dan,

Well, I went to 2 drug stores and WallyWorld. Nobody had the items you mentioned. However, I did get some Walgreens Sport Extreme Hold styling gel for $0.99. It does contiain PEG (but I don't know the percentage). When I take the mast down outside, I'll disconnect the RH sensor and experiment.

More news as it develops........

Greg

DanS · « **Reply #22 on:** March 09, 2009, 08:20:16 PM »

Okey Dokey. I'm looking at the 2 tubes I found worked best and the L'Oreal has PEG-8 and PEG-14 in it while the Paul Mitchell has PEG-12 and PEG-41 listed. Not sure what the "weights"(?) mean but go ahead and experiment. I got different upper/lower limits from trying each of them. Let me know what happens and what the Walgreen's PEG-# is to compare.
My weatherholic symptoms are acting up again.

SlowModem · « **Reply #23 on:** March 09, 2009, 08:24:31 PM »

Quote from: DanS on March 09, 2009, 08:20:16 PM

Okey Dokey. I'm looking at the 2 tubes I found worked best and the L'Oreal has PEG-8 and PEG-14 in it while the Paul Mitchell has PEG-12 and PEG-41 listed. Not sure what the "weights"(?) mean but go ahead and experiment. I got different upper/lower limits from trying each of them. Let me know what happens and what the Walgreen's PEG-# is to compare.
My weatherholic symptoms are acting up again.

I didn't have a magnifying glass with me today. I see now that the Walgreen's is PEG-8. I'll try it, but may have to get stronger gel (if I can find it. I may have to go to Chattanooga or Knoxville to find some).

Scalphunter · « **Reply #24 on:** March 09, 2009, 08:25:43 PM »

Wu ok here but mesowest is missing 24 hours of data..... So some one not sending them my data as i don't

John
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