Rain gauge not updating on WeatherRack2

chuckjay
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Rain gauge not updating on WeatherRack2 Oct 14, 2022 7:07:53 GMT -8

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Post by chuckjay on Oct 14, 2022 7:07:53 GMT -8

At some point my WeatherRack 2 stopped updating the rainfall. If I move/shake the unit, It updates the value, so I know the internal bucket/sensor is working, but it's been raining since yesterday and it still shows 0 inches. I noticed that there are "Open" and "Closed" labels embossed on the base of the rain collection funnel, but I don't seem to be able to turn the funnel easily and don't want to risk breaking it. Is there really an open/close setting? If something is blocking the rain collector, any clues on how to clear it? Any other thoughts/suggestions?

Thanks,
chuck Barker

doxidad
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Rain gauge not updating on WeatherRack2 Oct 14, 2022 16:52:07 GMT -8

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Post by doxidad on Oct 14, 2022 16:52:07 GMT -8

I had the same problem last spring. It was a oak flower in the bottom of the funnel. I had a problem getting the funnel off too. I just kept working at it until I got it to free. It has some tight tolerances and being plastic you need to keep trying.

chuckjay New Member Posts: 22 Raspberry Pi: Yes Other Device: MacIntosh, Arduino	Rain gauge not updating on WeatherRack2 Oct 15, 2022 4:47:27 GMT -8 SDL likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by chuckjay on Oct 15, 2022 4:47:27 GMT -8 Thanks, I'll give it a shot.

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