Standard precision instrument for the measurement of rainfall accumulation and rate

• Rain enters gauge through an 8 inch orifice, protected by distortion-preventing aluminum ring.
• Collected water passes through debris-filtering screen and is funneled into one of two tipping buckets inside the gauge.
• When a given amount of water collects, bucket tips (amount determined by calibration).
• Tipping causes magnet to pass over proximity switch, closing it momentarily.
• Second bucket positions under funnel for filling.
• After rain is measured, it exits through drain tubes with screen covered holes in the base of the gauge.
• Designed for many years of accurate, trouble free operation
• Constructed entirely of corrosion-resistant materials including aluminum, nickel-plated brass and stainless steel
• Epoxy coated steel outer housing
• Assembly suspended on hardened conical bearings to minimize friction.
• Built in level indicator and predrilled feet for mounting
• Optional heater assembly for extremely cold environments. Separate, flexible silicon rubber heaters with wire wound elements for tube and funnel thermostatically controlled to turn on at 40°F and turn off at 55°F

APPLICATIONS

• Meteorological station
• Stormwater management

ORDERING

5600-0420-1
Rain Gauge, Tipping Bucket (inches)

6411-1017-4
Cable Assy., Tipping Bucket, 18 ft for 8200A/8210

Accessories

6661-1137-1
Drain Kit, Tipping Bucket

2911-1196-1
Mounting Kit, Tipping Bucket to Tower