Topic: Change to WS80 anemometer power design

[Weather Spares]

After a recent conversation with Ecowitt support I passed on the customer request for an alternative method of powering the WS80 unit - a battery extension pack.

Support came back to me saying that modifications had recently been made to the WS80 so that a newer version will draw power from the 12 volt heater power supply if used - the same as the new Wittboy WS90 array.

Our last delivery in early April did not include this revision and asking Ecowitt further the change cannot be visually identified without dismantling the product.

[DelChard]

This doesn't help those with existing units.
I still intend adding my own power supply should increasing age/infirmity require me to do so.
I've kept the battery cover from my replaced unit just in case.

[broadstairs]

I'd really like to have this but replacing the unit is not an option unless it fails under warranty.  I think they need to think about an upgrade package as I'm thinking this could be reasonably simple for at least  some folks to do.

Stuart