Hach Tipping Rain Gauge with Reed Switch, 18"L x 8"Dia, 100'L Cable, 8542800
Description
- Use for permanent outdoor installation
- Compatible with Hach's FL900 series flow logger
Built to National Weather Service standards, This gauge accurately measures rainfall in 0.01" increments. The tipping bucket mechanism tips with every 0.01" of rainfall, producing a momentary contact closure with each movement.
The 8" diameter funnel directs rainwater into a "tipping bucket", which is divided vertically into two halves. When 0.01" of rainfall fills one side of the bucket, the bucket tips, spilling the water through the bottom of the rain gauge. The other side of the bucket is then positioned under the funnel. The bucket alternates tips with each 0.01" of rainfall. With each tip, a magnet, mounted to the bucket, activates a sealed, magnetic reed (proximity) switch, producing a momentary contact closure. Data is logged at user selectable time intervals using Hach FL900 series logger (not included).
A stainless steel funnel screen prevents plugging from leaves and other wind-blown debris. The removable funnel makes cleaning easy and permits viewing of a built-in bubble level. An innovative spring-loaded base plate provides an easy, convenient means to level the gauge. A hole in each corner of the base plate permits a secure, anchored installation.
- Dimensions: 18"H x 12"W x 12"D
- Materials: epoxy coated aluminum and anodized aluminum; stainless steel screen
- Cable: 100'L with FL900 series connector
- Accuracy: 0.5% at 0.5" per hour
Product Information
- Item number
- 14103
- Brand Name
- Hach Company
- Catalog Page
- 433
- Net weight
- 13.2
- Condition
- New
Hach Tipping Rain Gauge with Reed Switch, 18"L x 8"Dia, 100'L Cable, 8542800
- Item number
- 14103
- Brand Name
- Hach Company
- Catalog Page
- 433
- Net weight
- 13.2
- Condition
- New
- Use for permanent outdoor installation
- Compatible with Hach's FL900 series flow logger
Built to National Weather Service standards, This gauge accurately measures rainfall in 0.01" increments. The tipping bucket mechanism tips with every 0.01" of rainfall, producing a momentary contact closure with each movement.
The 8" diameter funnel directs rainwater into a "tipping bucket", which is divided vertically into two halves. When 0.01" of rainfall fills one side of the bucket, the bucket tips, spilling the water through the bottom of the rain gauge. The other side of the bucket is then positioned under the funnel. The bucket alternates tips with each 0.01" of rainfall. With each tip, a magnet, mounted to the bucket, activates a sealed, magnetic reed (proximity) switch, producing a momentary contact closure. Data is logged at user selectable time intervals using Hach FL900 series logger (not included).
A stainless steel funnel screen prevents plugging from leaves and other wind-blown debris. The removable funnel makes cleaning easy and permits viewing of a built-in bubble level. An innovative spring-loaded base plate provides an easy, convenient means to level the gauge. A hole in each corner of the base plate permits a secure, anchored installation.
- Dimensions: 18"H x 12"W x 12"D
- Materials: epoxy coated aluminum and anodized aluminum; stainless steel screen
- Cable: 100'L with FL900 series connector
- Accuracy: 0.5% at 0.5" per hour