Post A Picture of the Setup for Your Weather Station

[snowman]

Ok - here's some photos.
I ran the mast the entire length of the post for the most stability of the mast. The clamps I have on there now are plastic - going to replace them with galvanized ones once I find some. The photo of where the anemometer is attached shows the length of the slip joint where the masts hook together - pretty long taper - makes a very sturdy connection.
The only other thing I might do is run a long screw right through the center of the mast into the post - that way there is no chance of the mast to swivel in the clamps.

[aardvark]

that looks nice. Make sure that your clamps for your wires don't cut or allow for movement that would tear the plastic coating.  I use some nasty looking plastic cable ties. but then it is probably age creeping out in me .   

[snowman]

Very good point - I didn't even inspect the cable ties when I was out there.

[aardvark]

That is what I keep telling my students that I am full of good ideas,  however, they assume that I am full of ..

[aifan27]

Thanks for all of the help guys.  I did mount my weather station yesterday, but I did not do what I said/though I was going to do.
I did the following:  1. Since I have limited area in my backyard, I mounted my weather station on the same wooden board I had it on earlier with a 4x2 wooden post extended one foot from the top of it.  2. I caddy-cornered the board on the fence (where both ends meet in the middle (corner), of course), and nailed it to another wooden piece that is also caddy-cornered on the fence underneath the board.  3. Made sure that it was level (mostly the rain guage), and made sure that the anemometer was above the fence.  4. Made sure that it was VERY sturdy, and that it will not come down in any hurricanes/winter storms.  I am very happy with what I did, as it was much easier to do then what I was going to do.  I just want to thank everyone that helped me with ideas of what I could do as far as it goes with mounting my weather station.  If anyone has questions with what I did, or does not understand what I did, you can either post on this or send me a personal message.  Thanks again for all of your help, it is greatly appreciated.  I also want to wish everyone a very Happy Easter!   

[aifan27]

Thanks for all of the help guys.  I did mount my weather station yesterday, but I did not do what I said/though I was going to do.
I did the following:  1. Since I have limited area in my backyard, I mounted my weather station on the same wooden board I had it on earlier with a 4x2 wooden post extended one foot from the top of it.  2. I caddy-cornered the board on the fence (where both ends meet in the middle (corner), of course), and nailed it to another wooden piece that is also caddy-cornered on the fence underneath the board.  3. Made sure that it was level (mostly the rain guage), and made sure that the anemometer was above the fence.  4. Made sure that it was VERY sturdy, and that it will not come down in any hurricanes/winter storms.  I am very happy with what I did, as it was much easier to do then what I was going to do.  I just want to thank everyone that helped me with ideas of what I could do as far as it goes with mounting my weather station.  If anyone has questions with what I did, or does not understand what I did, you can either post on this or send me a personal message.  Thanks again for all of your help, it is greatly appreciated.  I also want to wish everyone a very Happy Easter!   

Oh yeah, the wooden post that is extended from the board has the anemometer mounted on it, so it is higher than everything else.

[niko]

Well, to repeat your oft heard plea, how about a picture ?

[aifan27]

Well, to repeat your oft heard plea, how about a picture ?

Hmmm don't think I will be able to get you guys a picture, sorry...I don't have a digital camera, but if by any chance I can borrow one from someone that I know, I will be sure to show you guys and post it here.

[Toohot]

I have just setup my WMR968 and thought you might get a few ideas on how to setup yours from my pictures. The pictures are posted here: http://public.fotki.com/JerryD/os_wmr968_installed/ . The thermo/hygro sensor is housed inside a box I made out of a couple of house eave vents that I picked up at Lowes Home center. On the before modification pictures it was only open on three sides with a wood top and bottom and mounted to a board. The after modification pictures show that it is now open on all sides with a wood top and bottom. The pole I used is one inch conduit. I am going to redo the pole by mounting it higher on the 4x4 post. There are two bolts holding the conduit to the 4x4...one being a pivot point and the other on the bottom to hold it in place. The excess wire is tucked into a short piece of PVC pipe mounted under the anemometer and one under the rain collector. The excess wire on the thermo hygro is just stuck inside the "box". Granted the pole is not as high as I would like it but it works for me.
Let me know what you think about the box I made for the thermo/hygro sensor.  Will it give false readings?  I guess I'll just have to wait and see.
Jerry
jdd67210@hotmail.com

[JaxWeather]

Let me know what you think about the box I made for the thermo/hygro sensor. 

First very nice looking setup

Second I will be very interested in hearing how well this works for you in strong direct sunlight as I think the idea is pretty sharp...

I would also love to hear if anyone else has tried a similar setup with the La Crosse WS-2310 thermo-hygrom sensor, as shielding has been a bear for me, though I may have finally gotten mine set up as best as i can... time will tell LOL

Very Nice Jerry,
Bob

[lknweather]

First very nice looking setup

Second I will be very interested in hearing how well this works for you in strong direct sunlight as I think the idea is pretty sharp...

I would also love to hear if anyone else has tried a similar setup with the La Crosse WS-2310 thermo-hygrom sensor, as shielding has been a bear for me, though I may have finally gotten mine set up as best as i can... time will tell LOL

Very Nice Jerry,
Bob

I have a 2315 also and as you found out it's shield is worthless. I bought the davis radiation shield and put the 2315 sensor inside of that and it solved my problem. I have no 5-15 degree spikes now when the sun comes out. When I was researching which shield to buy I saw a post that said they were able to fit the 2315 sensor inside the davis shield with some modification to the shield. I just took the 2315 circut board out of the lastic case it is in and put it in the david shield with no problems....

[aifan27]

Jax, been a long time talking to you...but anyways, I made a wooden box to put my WMR968 temp/hum sensor in and it has been working actually worse compared to before I put it in the wooden box.  The reason why it hasn't been working that great is because there is only an opening on one end  and no holes on the sides to let air flow through.  I will be making a new one sometime soon (it will be a bit larger, painted white, and more holes/openings to let air flow through the shelter for the temp/hum sensor).  I will let you know how this turns out.  Also, do you think if I have a 1' 6" - 2' wooden post, I can mount a 5' radioshack antenna mast on it?  (Will it be sturdy enough in 30+ mph winds?)  Thanks for all of your help. 

[JaxWeather]

I will let you know how this turns out.  Also, do you think if I have a 1' 6" - 2' wooden post, I can mount a 5' radioshack antenna mast on it?  (Will it be sturdy enough in 30+ mph winds?)  Thanks for all of your help. 

Hi Tim

You may want to look at adding a solar powered fan as well, a recent discussion on this was located here:
http://www.weather-watch.com/smf/index.php/topic,8733.msg61343.html#msg61343

My Fan should be here tomorrow and sometime next week i will post my thoughts on it...

In regards to the Pole... "1' 6" - 2' wooden post"  is that length or diameter?

What are the actual measurements of the pole height and the size wood being used, 4 X 4, 4 X 6 ?

Also how you are mounting the wood pole also, attached to something else, in the ground (if so how deep)...

-Bob

[aifan27]

Hi Tim

You may want to look at adding a solar powered fan as well, a recent discussion on this was located here:
http://www.weather-watch.com/smf/index.php/topic,8733.msg61343.html#msg61343

My Fan should be here tomorrow and sometime next week i will post my thoughts on it...

In regards to the Pole... "1' 6" - 2' wooden post"  is that length or diameter?

What are the actual measurements of the pole height and the size wood being used, 4 X 4, 4 X 6 ?

Also how you are mounting the wood pole also, attached to something else, in the ground (if so how deep)...

-Bob

How are you doing Bob?  I will be glad to hear your opinions on the fan that you ordered...anyways, the wooden post will be 1' 6" - 2' in LENGTH and it is glued (forget what kind of glue I used, but it is VERY strong and secure) to a wooden platform which is nailed, again, very securely to my fence (I will be fixing my fence sometime in a few weeks, so it will be even more stronger).  I am mounting the aluminum pole to the wooden post and the post is about 3 3/4" wide and 1 1/4" deep.  If you need any other specifics, just let me know and I will be glad to inform you.  Thanks for all of your help.

[JaxWeather]

Well I sure am not sure about the use of Glue but if it is securely fastened to the wood platform a 2 X 4 (which would be close to the dimensions you mention) in that length should be fine for a 5 foot pole mounting...  But I would sure test that glue real well first..   

-Bob