Topic: Wanted:Nimbus Weather instruments.

[1938Hurricane]

Hello, I was wondering if anyone had any working Nimbus Weather Instruments for sale?

Thanks 

[1938Hurricane]

Anyone looking to sell any Nimbus weather instruments? Please let me know. Thank you...

[quade]

Have access to a temp and wind unit. How much you looking to spend.

[blizzardof78]

I would be interested as well and the question would be what is the asking price? I'd never tell anyone what I'm "willing to spend" before getting a price, it'd be like telling a bank you're going to rob them, call the cops first lol.

[quade]

I only ask because I have no idea what they are worth. I may just put them up on ebay.

[wxtech]

Why?  Why would anyone buy a Nimbus?  I have a NWS Co-Op station with a Nimbus MMTS and I'm required to report temperatures that it provides.  I have no confidence in the Nimbus temperature.  Mine failed yesterday.  The cable connector at the sensor increased resistance and caused a low temperature reading.  The cable connectors are poor quality and must be taped to prevent them from falling out of the connector.  I'm glad to have the Davis VP2+ as back-up when I see doubtful temperature data on the Nimbus.  Note below the MMTS failed from 1100 to 1400 hrs
atd2          TIME   MMTS       Davis VP2+
06/02/15,15:00, 79.3           83.2
06/02/15,14:00, 36.8           82.6
06/02/15,13:00, 32.8           82.3
06/02/15,12:00, 30.7           79.8
06/02/15,11:00, 07.9            76.3
06/02/15,10:00, 71.8            71.3
06/02/15,09:00, 67.6            66.9
06/02/15,08:00, 66.3            66.3
06/02/15,07:00, 64.9             64.8
06/02/15,06:00, 65.2
06/02/15,05:00, 65.8
06/02/15,04:00, 64.8

[kcidwx]

Do those PL units use the 1/8" phono plug for the sensor connector? My Nimbus Ultra does and it's a pain to get out.

[wxtech]

Do those PL units use the 1/8" phono plug for the sensor connector? My Nimbus Ultra does and it's a pain to get out.

The NWS version that I have uses an A-MP circular 1/2 inch 3 pin plastic connector.  Squeeze to remove the cable from the sensor or the display.

[kcidwx]

I've seen that connector. Very loose. I don't know why the NWS went with the PL when the Ultra was a much better unit. Mine is still in use and it's 20 years old. I don't like that the only power source for the Ultra is batteries. That's probably why they went with the PL. If you are grabbing 1 minute data off it, the four C batteries will last 3 weeks tops. 

[blizzardof78]

Have access to a temp and wind unit. How much you looking to spend.

Can you post photos of the indoor and outdoor units and I'll consider making an offer. Thank you.

Don in Ohio

[blizzardof78]

Is this topic dead? I'm still interested in these items!!