Why is my rain gauge not working?

To reset the rain gauge display, rain sensor or temperature sensor: Remove the batteries from the sensor and wait approximately 10 seconds. Replace the batteries in the sensor. To reset the sensor, press the reset button located under the cover of the rain sensor or in the battery compartment of the temperature sensor.

How do you sync the AcuRite rain gauge?

Securely re-attach the rain gauge cover onto rain gauge base. Locate the A-B-C switch inside the battery compartment. Set the A-B-C switch to A, B or C. You must select the same letter choices for both the rain gauge and the display in order for the units to synchronize.

How do you calibrate an AcuRite self emptying rain gauge?

To adjust the rainfall reading by 10% turn both screws 1 full turn. There should be nearly an equal number of water drops between bucket tips. If not, then adjust the calibration screws beneath the tipping lever until an equal number of water drops are tipping the buckets. Then, restart the calibration procedure.

How do you clean AcuRite rain gauge?

Clean the entire unit, whether you have a AcuRite Iris (5-in-1) or an AcuRite Atlas! Simply clean off the entire unit using a rag and warm soapy water. This will clear bugs, spiders, and spider webs away from any inlet areas in the solar radiation shield for more realistic temperature and humidity measurements.

How do I reset my ambient rain?

Ambient Weather Support Select the rain total you wish to clear. To reset the rain totals, press and hold the RAIN button for two seconds. Resetting the weekly rain also resets the daily rain. Resetting the monthly rain also resets the daily and weekly rain.

How do you reset a standard rain gauge?

To change the outdoor rain gauge batteries, you must press and hold the “RESET” button for 5 seconds on the indoor rain monitor and let it re-sync again.

How do self emptying rain gauges work?

As rainfall fills the tiny bucket, it becomes overbalanced and tips down, emptying itself as the other bucket pivots into place for the next reading. The action of each tipping event triggers a small switch that activates the electronic circuitry to transmit the count to the indoor console, recording the event as .

How is a rain gauge calibrated?

It’s that simple. Most standard rain gauges have a wide funnel leading into the cylinder and are calibrated so that one-tenth of an inch of rain measures one inch when it collects inside. The funnel is 10 times the cross-sectional area of the tube. 01 inches can be measured with this instrument.

How long does a AcuRite weather station last?

We expect recommended batteries to last between 12-24 months.

How do you reset AcuRite?

So, how do I reset my AcuRite outdoor thermometer? The reset button is located within the battery compartment. Press and hold the button for a couple of seconds. After a reset, it will take around 4 hours for readings to appear after you replace the batteries.