Prior to use, verify the product arrived in good condition.
Cleaning the rain gauge
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- Check that the filter in the pot (aka funnel or collector) is not clogged:
- Check that mechanism (bucket) tips over smoothly;
- Make sure the bucket is properly cleaned;
Dirt disrupts the sensor calibration!
Preparing the rain gauge for the test
- Make sure the pot is leveled;
The pot has a bubble for the visual indication of the level. If it has already dried, you can use a plumb line.
Testing the rain gauge
- To test the rain gauge, please, visit Testing the rain gauge accuracy
If the sensor is not accurate, you can re-calibrate it. To do so, please, visit Calibrating and testing of the Rain Gauge