Topic: anemometer extension material?

[Will_Astle]

Howdy all...

I just upgraded from the Acurite 5 in 1 i've had for YEARS to a brand new 7 in 1 Atlas with the lightning detector AND the anemometer extension.  My question:

The documentation says that I can extend the anemometer up 30 feet.  Anyone doing this yet and if so what are you using to raise the anemometer? PVC? metal?

thanks!

[Aardvark]

I have a metal mast.  I went to Radio Shack while it was in business and got their metal mast pole. But you can mount it on most everything except plastic.  Metal - steel or being mounted on something sturdy is what you want.  You have to figure that sway, strong winds can bend the pole.  So I would go with steel or something sturdy.

[vreihen]

The best-kept secret in PWS masts:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-3-8-in-Dia-x-10-ft-6-in-L-17-Gauge-Galvanized-Metal-Top-Rail-Chain-Link-Fence-Post-328913DPTEB/312373065

[davidmc36]

I have a few left over from fence install. Powder-coated black. Very nice looking in black.

[NHSA]

Howdy all...

I just upgraded from the Acurite 5 in 1 i've had for YEARS to a brand new 7 in 1 Atlas with the lightning detector AND the anemometer extension.  My question:

The documentation says that I can extend the anemometer up 30 feet.  Anyone doing this yet and if so what are you using to raise the anemometer? PVC? metal?

thanks!

Hi,

I got an Atlas a week ago and here you can see my extension. It is only 2.8 meters ~ 9feet and I used 2 antena masts from home depot each 1.4 meters long as that is what I got here in Mexico. The base is a Rainwise tripod from my old weather station.

https://www.wxforum.net/index.php?topic=42025.0

[jjh92]

I used 2 10' poles to get the anemometer up 17'.  Here's my install post:  https://www.wxforum.net/index.php?topic=36585.msg375986#msg375986.

[DoctorKnow]

I use a flag pole to mount my 5n1 and Atlas wind sensor. At the top I clamped the appropriate size pole for each. You could use metal or plastic because they will be short. I like the flag pole because it is easy to take down to do cleaning since it is in 5 ft sections that are very light.

[Bashy]

Whilst i have a Davis, its mounted on a 33ft (10m) aluminum telescopic mast, can't fault a telescopic for maintenance...