Topic: Detachable Metal Bird Spikes

[Lucy]

Hello, our engineers recently have designed a Detachable Metal Bird Spikes to discourage birds from landing on the rain collector.
It's composed of 1 self locking stainless steel zip tie + several PTU cover +  several metal spikes.
What do you think of this design?
 [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]  [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]

[weather34]

just 2 words sums it up cool and simple ..

[WeatherHost]

Hello, our engineers recently have designed a

It took 'engineers' to come up with something most of us have used for years?

[wvdkuil]

As the size of the rain collecting area is made larger, the amount of rainfall measured  ( number of tips ) will increase.  Is the correction factor for the weather-programs known? 
Wim

[CW2274]

As the size of the rain collecting area is made larger, the amount of rainfall measured  ( number of tips ) will increase.  Is the correction factor for the weather-programs known? 
Wim

Yes, I immediately thought the same thing thinking the black portion was an add on, but after a search, it's actually stock that way. Odd.

[Lucy]

just 2 words sums it up cool and simple ..

Thanks for your feedback.

[Lucy]

Hello, our engineers recently have designed a

It took 'engineers' to come up with something most of us have used for years?

Thanks for your feedback.
The design is inspired by one of our customers, and he wants us to produce products like that to fix the bird issue.
We'll take your feedback into consideration before we produce the design.

[Lucy]

As the size of the rain collecting area is made larger, the amount of rainfall measured  ( number of tips ) will increase.  Is the correction factor for the weather-programs known? 
Wim

Hello, the larger sized rain bucket is designed for more accurate rainfall measurement. And the coefficient calculation formula is V=M/S/T.
You can visit this link to know more information about the rain gauge: http://www.ecowitt.com/Rain_Gauge/10.html

If you have any other question, please let me know.

Best Regards,
Lucy

[galfert]

Looks to be same rain collector as Ambient Weather WS-2902A, WS-2000, and WS-1600-IP. Where can we buy this modification? I can easily find the metal zip tie and made my own spikes from a long thick metal rod cut to size. But the critical piece is the plastic insert and where do we get that?

[Lucy]

Hi, galfert

Thanks for your interest.
We're currently producing the product now and it'll be available within a month, if everything's going well.
Do you want us to send you a message when it's available?
You can also contact us at support@ecowitt.com.

Best Regards,
Lucy

[galfert]

Sure send me a message. Or just post a follow up here and I'll get a notification. Have you set a price for this modification? Is Ecowitt doing this modification independently or are you working with Fine Offset?

You should change your signature to indicate that you are Ecowitt.

[Lucy]

Hi galfert, thanks for your reply. We'll send you a message when it's available. The price is still pending and we can talk that when the product is done.
The modification is from Ecowitt.
As for the signature, sorry I don't know how to set it. Once I figured out, I'll change my signature to indicate that I'm from Ecowitt.

[galfert]

Hi galfert, thanks for your reply. We'll send you a message when it's available. The price is still pending and we can talk that when the product is done.
The modification is from Ecowitt.
As for the signature, sorry I don't know how to set it. Once I figured out, I'll change my signature to indicate that I'm from Ecowitt.

Lucy,
Any update? I saw user MacGarage on this forum testing your bird spikes. Very nice!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeYu2cAyyM8

As for changing your signature this is how to do it on this forum:
- Click on Profile / Summary in the above forum menu.
- Click on Forum Profile in the left column menu.
- Scroll down and find the Signature section and enter in your information.
- Click Change Profile at the bottom of the to save.

[Lucy]

Hi galfert,

Thanks for your contacting.
Good news, next week we'll have some in stock(it takes a long time for the mold making). And I'll send you a message about the detail when they are available.
Is that OK?
And, thank you so much for your help about the signature.
I have changed mine as below.
I'll get back to you next week.

Have a nice day!

Best Regards,
Lucy

[galfert]

Lucy,
I look forward to hearing back from you next week. Thank you.

[Lucy]

Lucy,
I look forward to hearing back from you next week. Thank you.

Hi galfert,

I'm writing to inform you that the bird spikes are available now.
Do you still want them?
If yes, you can send your shipping address to me and I'll offer you the price.
looking forward to your reply.

Best Regards,
Lucy

[galfert]

Email sent

[kbellis]

I'm writing to inform you that the bird spikes are available now.

Are they available from your website?

[Lucy]

I'm writing to inform you that the bird spikes are available now.

Are they available from your website?

Hi,

Sorry for the delay. Kind of busy these days.
Yes, they are available on our website now:
https://bit.ly/2PkAJ17 (for small rain gauge)
https://bit.ly/2QjgZR7 (for large rain gauge)

Any question, please contact us first.

Best Regards,
Lucy

[kbellis]

Thanks Lucy!

[Lucy]

Thanks Lucy!

My pleasure.