Topic: WS68 Surgery

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My trusty WS68 bit the dust a few weeks ago

I suspect the capacitor, can anyone tell me if repair is a feasible option?

I have replaced with a WS80 but it would be nice to have a comparator if possible

[Rover1822]

Hi,
Can you describe the symptoms, are you receiving nothing from it?, Some sensors on the array? etc...

Also how old is the unit?

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Two and a half years old, receiving nothing

[Gyvate]

nothing even with new batteries means a total failure - otherwise, if it were only the supercapacitor or the solar panel, it should still work and send some sensor data with new batteries.

[Rover1822]

Two and a half years old, receiving nothing

I'm guessing you have done the hard reset of the unit, remove batteries, stick unit in dark place (like a box) for like 5 days.?

After that, I would contact support@ecowitt.net.

Based on what they say. sadly, you may have to buy another unit .

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Yep, now it's down I can have a fiddle with it

Seems to be some moisture inside the sensor above the solar panel, wasn't there when I checked it in October

[Rover1822]

Yep, now it's down I can have a fiddle with it

Seems to be some moisture inside the sensor above the solar panel, wasn't there when I checked it in October

Do the hard reset, as I mentioned, don't get froggy and try until at least 5 days with the batteries removed. If it was water ingress, there is a chance it will either 1) dry out or 2) the hard reset will take care of it.

[Gyvate]

if the hard reset after keeping it in a dark, dry and warm place (or cover the solar panel with black tape) as @Rover1822 already suggested doesn't work, I would talk to Ecowitt support.
Ecowitt are just now alpha-testing a new protection for sensors, especially anemometers with challenging exposure (e.g. close to the seaside) against humidity and corrosion.
They may offer you a trial "package" - or/and even exchange your array.

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Thanks for the suggestion, I will try that

[giusCB]

Ecowitt are just now alpha-testing a new protection for sensors, especially anemometers with challenging exposure (e.g. close to the seaside) against humidity and corrosion.
They may offer you a trial "package" - or/and even exchange your array.

any news about that ?

[Gyvate]

Ecowitt are just now alpha-testing a new protection for sensors, especially anemometers with challenging exposure (e.g. close to the seaside) against humidity and corrosion.
They may offer you a trial "package" - or/and even exchange your array.

any news about that ?

I think you'll have to watch this thread  starting from - https://www.wxforum.net/index.php?topic=45064.msg457746#msg457746
from their announcement Ecowitt won't send the test kit out before beginning of April - see reply #50, same thread

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Thanks, a mine of information as always!