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Stratus Precision Rain Gauge with Mounting Bracket (14" All Weather)
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- QUALITY: The last rain gauge you'll ever need to buy.
- PRECISE: Accurate to 1/100th of an inch and easy to read. Built to US Weather Bureau standards.
- EASY TO INSTALL: Install the rain gauge on a post with its exclusive "Quick Connect" bracket, which lets you quickly remove the cylinder for easy measurement or cleaning.
- RUGGED: Constructed of heavy duty, UV resistant polycarbonate (no metal parts to rust), this high quality rain gauge will stand up to years of rough weather and full sun without fading or corroding. Heat and frost resistant.
- VERSATILE: The first inch of rain funnels through the 4" diameter top into a specially calibrated measuring tube. Even a light shower registers clearly in increments of 100ths of an inch. Additional rainfall up to a total of 11" is contained in the outer cylinder until measured separately in the calibrated tube.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 14.6 x 5 x 4.9 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.01 ounces |
ASIN | B000X3KTHS |
Item model number | RG-200 |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #16,933 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #23 in Rain Gauges |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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Product Description
A rain gauge that's actually made to last.
Pick up an extra one for a friend - they'll thank you.
It doesn't matter if you're a meteorologist or backyard enthusiast, this rain gauge is perfect for everyone. A great tool for teaching kids about weather, keeping track of rainfall amounts to water your lawn, and everything in between.
Easily and accurately monitor rainfall, snow, sleet and hail amounts with the Stratus Rain Gauge, a precision weather instrument built to United States Weather Bureau specifications. Official weather observers around the country rely on these standards for accurate weather reporting. Constructed of heavy-duty, UV resistant polycarbonate, this rain gauge will stand up to years of rough weather and full sun without fading or corroding.
A funnel top on the rain gauge catches rain and delivers it to a one-inch measuring tube, while the extra-large outer cylinder captures rain volumes over one inch up to 11 inches, and can be detached to measure snow, hail, or sleet. The Stratus is accurate to 1/100th of an inch.
Installing the rain gauge on a post (away from buildings and trees) is easy with its exclusive "Quick Connect" bracket, which lets you quickly remove the cylinder for easy measurement or cleaning (and there are no metal parts to rust).
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Customers like the capacity, appearance, value, and ease of assembly of the rain gauge. For example, they mention it can hold and measure a lot of rainfall, it looks great, and is well worth the price. Customers are also impresseded with accuracy, and quality. That said, some complain about the cylinder and differ on fit.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the rain gauge. They mention it's well-made, sturdy, and durable. Some say that it holds up during some pretty nasty weather. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...It works well up to 1" of rain but I had wondered in advance how it measures rain over 1"...." Read more
"...I've used this type for 9 years and found it very accurate, well-built, easy to read, and reliable...." Read more
"This product accurately measures rain and is easy to use." Read more
"Heavy duty, accurate, stands up to harsh conditions / high winds!" Read more
Customers find the rain gauge easy to assemble. They mention it's simple to install and use, and it'll allow rain to flow more slowly. Customers also say it'd be easy to read at a distance.
"...It's also very easy to read, easy to clean, measures anything from a hundredth of an inch to i think 10 inches..." Read more
"...used this type for 9 years and found it very accurate, well-built, easy to read, and reliable...." Read more
"This product accurately measures rain and is easy to use." Read more
"...These are great gauges and easy to use...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the accuracy of the rain gauge. They mention that it is super accurate, easy to read at a distance, and has good precision. The internal cylinder provides the accurate measurements of.01 inches of rain, up to 1 inch of rain.
"...This rain gauge is very accurate and easy to use for up to 1" of rain...." Read more
"...CoCoRHaS volunteers, I've used this type for 9 years and found it very accurate, well-built, easy to read, and reliable...." Read more
"Heavy duty, accurate, stands up to harsh conditions / high winds!" Read more
"...It is accurate, easy to read, and easy to maintain. I highly recommend it." Read more
Customers like the value of the rain gauge. They say it's well worth the price, easy to read, and monitor.
"...More importantly, the price is quite a bit cheaper than the brass ones typically used by NWS employees...." Read more
"...The sun does affect clarity after 4-5 years. Still the best gauge for the money" Read more
"...All in all, this is probably the most reliable and certainly economical rain gauge available for a non-professional." Read more
"A little pricey or it would be five stars, but performs as advertised so far." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the rain gauge. They say it's well designed, attractive, and accurate. Some say the design of the funnel has been improved. Overall, customers are satisfied with the appearance and functionality of the product.
"Brilliant design. Great resolution down to 1/100th inch or up to 11 inches. Anyone who wants accurate percipitation measurements should own one." Read more
"...than it appears in pictures, it is rather inconspicuous and not unattractive. If you're looking for a serious rain gauge, this is the one...." Read more
"...We are so glad we did. They look professional, they measure professional, they're easy to read, and they last a long, long time...." Read more
"Overall this is a very nice rain gauge...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the capacity of the rain gauge. They mention that it can hold and measure a lot of rainfall, is big enough to handle several inches of water, and has a high capacity for significant rain events. The capacity is handy for the occasional heavy downpour, and it has the capacity to hold nearly a foot of rain.
"...It's also very easy to read, easy to clean, measures anything from a hundredth of an inch to i think 10 inches..." Read more
"...It holds a full 12+ inches...." Read more
"...It has the capacity to hold nearly a foot of rain if needed: however; to get an accurate reading of more than an inch of rain at a time one must..." Read more
"...It collects a lot of water for an accurate measurement. It's easy to measure amounts down to a hundredth of an inch...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the product. Some mention that it measures fine, is easy to read, and is accurate to 0.1 inch. However, others say that it's too small and won't fit into their old holder.
"Well it measures fine, except I would like a larger diameter one, or proof that high wind (50-70mph) rains like here in Texas don't 'bounce' out of..." Read more
"...I found this process somewhat tedious and limiting, however, so I used a permanent marker to designate 2", 2.5", 3", 3.5", 4". 4.5" etc...." Read more
"This a large, but sturdy heavy plastic rain gauge...." Read more
"It measures the first inch just fine, but after that you have to judge additional rainfall by the larger gauge, which is difficult to see from a..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the cylinder. They mention that it cracks easily, the inner tube will crack, and the outer plastics start to break down. They also say that it breaks after exposure to winter elements and becomes more brittle.
"...Also, last winter when there was ice on the gauge, part of the bracket broke off as we were trying to free it...." Read more
"...My previous purchase lasted 9 years and then the inner tube broke; I had a replacement inner tube but the outer tube cracked!..." Read more
"...After shipment and inspection of my Stratus there were two (surface?) cracks on the bottom of the larger tube...." Read more
"Accurate, easy to use, but, it has pretty fragile plastic...." Read more
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It works well up to 1" of rain but I had wondered in advance how it measures rain over 1". Water flows from the top funnel into the center tube which has a raised 10" scale with increments of 0.01" (hundredth) on the side. So each 0.1" on the scale is 0.01" of rain. It is marked for up to 1". If more than 1" of rain is collected it overflows from the inner measuring tube into the larger outer tube.
So how is the additional rain over 1" measured? Well there is no scale for the additional rain on the outer tube. Why not? According to the instructions, you pour the water out of the inner measuring tube and then pour water from the outer tube into the inner measuring tube and add that amount to the initial 1".
However, there is a problem in this regard as can be seen in my second photo. There is a slit in the top of the measuring tube that allows water to flow out and not over the top which is about 0.25" above the top of the scale. As can be seen in the second photo, when water flows out, the surface is about the equivalent of 0.02" above the top of the scale. So measurements over 1" will actually be about 1.02". I find this strange for a measuring instrument that says on the side: "The Professional Rain Gauge". Why was the slit not made deeper so that the surface of the water would be exactly 1" and not about 1.02"? Of course it wouldn't be difficult to make the slit a bit deeper with a file but why isn't a $42 piece of plastic manufactured accurately?
The total capacity of the gauge is 11" of rain. It would definitely not be convenient to measure multiple inches of rain by carefully filling the measuring tube multiple times. The outer diameter of the gauge is 4.25". My fingers reach exactly halfway around it. I can just barely hold it securely - especially if there is quite a bit of water in it. The large tube doesn't have a spout and the diameter of the measuring tube is just 1.25". When trying to pour water from the large tube into the small measuring tube it's easy to miss it. If you pour too fast, it will go past the opening. If you pour too slowly, the water will dribble down the side of the large tube. If either of those happen, the measurement will be inaccurate.
This didn't need to be an issue. As can be seen in my third photo, the amount of overflow water can also be measured on the scale. In the photo there are 2" of overflow water. Since the large tube holds more water, each increment could represent 0.1" instead of 0.01". Sure, that would be less accurate but it would definitely simplify the measurement. But alas - each inch isn't 10 increments. For the photo I added the equivalent of 2" of rain but unfortunately the water level is at about 22.5. Why wasn't it designed to show 10, 20 or 30... for an additional 1", 2" or 3"?
This rain gauge comes with a list of the individual pieces including part numbers in case one needs to be replaced. That is good. But they also offer another measuring tube in milimeters (mm). Why don't they manufacture a measuring tube with both scales on it? That would be very convenient if a person wants to collect rain water and store it in a cistern. 1mm of rain per square meter equals 1 liter of water. So for example, if a roof is 100 square meters and 6mm of rain falls, 600 liters of rain would be collected. That can be easily calculated in your head. In contrast, try that calculation with 0.25" of rain, square footage of roof area and gallons of storage.
This rain gauge is very accurate and easy to use for up to 1" of rain. Over 1" of rain the gauge could be 2% less accurate and definitely less convenient. It is currently rainy season and I will be testing and comparing this rain gauge with my Accurite weather station to determine how much less accurate my weather station is.
Another easier method to measure the rain would be to put a container on a digital scale, reset it to zero and then pour the rain water in. On my cheap kitchen scale 1" of rain is 202g. For example, divide 32g by 2 and the result is 0.16".
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2022
It works well up to 1" of rain but I had wondered in advance how it measures rain over 1". Water flows from the top funnel into the center tube which has a raised 10" scale with increments of 0.01" (hundredth) on the side. So each 0.1" on the scale is 0.01" of rain. It is marked for up to 1". If more than 1" of rain is collected it overflows from the inner measuring tube into the larger outer tube.
So how is the additional rain over 1" measured? Well there is no scale for the additional rain on the outer tube. Why not? According to the instructions, you pour the water out of the inner measuring tube and then pour water from the outer tube into the inner measuring tube and add that amount to the initial 1".
However, there is a problem in this regard as can be seen in my second photo. There is a slit in the top of the measuring tube that allows water to flow out and not over the top which is about 0.25" above the top of the scale. As can be seen in the second photo, when water flows out, the surface is about the equivalent of 0.02" above the top of the scale. So measurements over 1" will actually be about 1.02". I find this strange for a measuring instrument that says on the side: "The Professional Rain Gauge". Why was the slit not made deeper so that the surface of the water would be exactly 1" and not about 1.02"? Of course it wouldn't be difficult to make the slit a bit deeper with a file but why isn't a $42 piece of plastic manufactured accurately?
The total capacity of the gauge is 11" of rain. It would definitely not be convenient to measure multiple inches of rain by carefully filling the measuring tube multiple times. The outer diameter of the gauge is 4.25". My fingers reach exactly halfway around it. I can just barely hold it securely - especially if there is quite a bit of water in it. The large tube doesn't have a spout and the diameter of the measuring tube is just 1.25". When trying to pour water from the large tube into the small measuring tube it's easy to miss it. If you pour too fast, it will go past the opening. If you pour too slowly, the water will dribble down the side of the large tube. If either of those happen, the measurement will be inaccurate.
This didn't need to be an issue. As can be seen in my third photo, the amount of overflow water can also be measured on the scale. In the photo there are 2" of overflow water. Since the large tube holds more water, each increment could represent 0.1" instead of 0.01". Sure, that would be less accurate but it would definitely simplify the measurement. But alas - each inch isn't 10 increments. For the photo I added the equivalent of 2" of rain but unfortunately the water level is at about 22.5. Why wasn't it designed to show 10, 20 or 30... for an additional 1", 2" or 3"?
This rain gauge comes with a list of the individual pieces including part numbers in case one needs to be replaced. That is good. But they also offer another measuring tube in milimeters (mm). Why don't they manufacture a measuring tube with both scales on it? That would be very convenient if a person wants to collect rain water and store it in a cistern. 1mm of rain per square meter equals 1 liter of water. So for example, if a roof is 100 square meters and 6mm of rain falls, 600 liters of rain would be collected. That can be easily calculated in your head. In contrast, try that calculation with 0.25" of rain, square footage of roof area and gallons of storage.
This rain gauge is very accurate and easy to use for up to 1" of rain. Over 1" of rain the gauge could be 2% less accurate and definitely less convenient. It is currently rainy season and I will be testing and comparing this rain gauge with my Accurite weather station to determine how much less accurate my weather station is.
Another easier method to measure the rain would be to put a container on a digital scale, reset it to zero and then pour the rain water in. On my cheap kitchen scale 1" of rain is 202g. For example, divide 32g by 2 and the result is 0.16".
Many people have commented that they wish the outer cylinder had increments, missing the point that the accuracy of such measurements would be total rubbish. If you want a rough idea of how many inches have fallen in a downpour, draw your own inch measurements on the cylinder. If you want precision, you follow the directions on how to pour from the outer cylinder into the inner cylinder, and you get precision that's worthy of the task.
This morning (November 19, 2023), after we received .81 inches of rain yesterday, the gauge only showed around .10 inches of precipitation. I took the large cylinder inside and filled it around 1/4 full of water. Within hours, most of the water had leaked out into a bowl. Also, last winter when there was ice on the gauge, part of the bracket broke off as we were trying to free it. I suppose 5+ years is about when the plastic starts to degrade and weaken a bit. The listing says "QUALITY: The last rain gauge you'll ever need to buy." HA! I'll be re-ordering a new Stratus gauge soon.
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For those that question how you measure water beyond that first inch (inner graduated tube)... the large bucket comes off the stand easy. Take out and keep refilling the inner tube, one inch each, until the end. It was filled, including the first, 3 times then only filled to 0.57? Then you had 3.57" of precipitation.
The only issue I can see is because it is clear and stays wet it does grow a bit of algae. I don't care but I know some may.