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TheBushPilot:
Why does CoCoRaHS use the 4" gauge instead of the 8" NWS standard size? Or does size matter?

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Vasco:
Maybe because most volunteers would prefer a neat, clear plastic 4" gauge to an 8" monstrosity in their back yards?

PaulMy:


--- Quote ---Why does CoCoRaHS use the 4" gauge instead of the 8" NWS standard size? Or does size matter?
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For Why, I don't know...
And for why they continue to use it after all the years, see
https://www.weather.gov/apx/cocorahs
https://www.cocorahs.org/Content.aspx?page=faqgeneral#autogauges

Enjoy,
Paul

TheBushPilot:

--- Quote from: PaulMy on December 05, 2022, 01:52:14 PM ---

--- Quote ---Why does CoCoRaHS use the 4" gauge instead of the 8" NWS standard size? Or does size matter?
--- End quote ---
For Why, I don't know...
And for why they continue to use it after all the years, see
https://www.weather.gov/apx/cocorahs
https://www.cocorahs.org/Content.aspx?page=faqgeneral#autogauges

Enjoy,
Paul

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Thanks for the super informative links Paul.

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Cutty Sark Sailor:
There is testing ongoing involving CoCoRaHs, et.al., and a new design gauge... it'll still be a 4", but handle more volume,  laser calibrated consistency, and couple of intriguing features / innovations.  It looks like a significant 'replacement/upgrade'. The last eval period should begin in a couple of weeks, and if all good, perhaps available  in spring... Guys, if properly built and designed, and consistent, what the heck difference is there between a 4" and and 8" except the 8 is more expensive and holds more water???????, whatever, IMO,...  ...problem I've noted is inconsistencies in production of the last 2 or 3 of the 'Stratus' builds I've received...both quality and calibration...  Apparently I'm not the only one... heh. 

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