The solar cell powers a small fan that pulls air through the unit to make temperature readings more accurate in direct sun. That is the only thing that does! The AA batteries power the unit itself. Lithium AAs are recommended for best lifetime. Like most home use stations, the biggest issue particularly with wind is very slow update rate. It does NOT sample faster and store then update which would capture gusts. Of course it's priced accordingly!
Mine works OK until the rain freezes or when there's a pile of snow on the station (which keeps the wind cups from rotating). I would like to see some way to melt the snow/ice without using a lot of power. When I worked on satellite systems they used a deicing system where they used a 5 watt resistor (mounted in a small cup) to melt the snow/ice in the cup when the temperature dropped below 40 degrees Fahrenheit which in turn activated the antenna deicing blankets or forced air heating system. Something similar probably could be done for the Acurite rain gauge. It all depends on how important it is to the user and how much they're willing to spend.
This unit stopp working correcly three months in. I worked on trying to get it back up to speed for two weeks. The display sees the Iris and Lightening sesnor but doesnt display any readys. I am an electronis tech so i know troubleshooting. I attempted to contact them about support but the best i get is emaisl saying to do the same thing even though i wrote back everyhing i did. When i balked at this long delay i immediatly got a notice well if you dont wnat our help anymore we can close the ticket. So in the end if you buy this dont expect quality customer service let alone timely. Sorry to say but this was an xmas gift
My 5 in 1 sensor worked fine for awhile. They did send a new temp sensor due to corrosion. Worked fine for a few months, now after I change batteries and install new lithium batteries. The battery indicator comes on after a day. And maybe 3 days batteries are dead. Tried contacting support. And they didn't care. They told be to do what I have already done which is install new batteries and perform reset... won't buy accurite again.
You can buy a transmitter that hooks up to your WiFi that allows you to Officially be the weather station for your entire neighborhood. They sold the transmitter a few years ago, I’d like to hook mine up and be official.
I upgraded from a different, very reliable Acurite model to the 5 in 1, mostly to get wind speed & rain readings, but I have had constant issues with outdoor temperature inaccuracy. Acurite has replaced the entire outdoor sensor unit 3 times after I kept getting wildly off temp readings (sometimes -40, other times 140). Did all of the recommended updates/reboots/etc. but even now with re-calibrations galore, it still reads more than 10 degrees off. Cannot recommend this unit.
Imagine saying in the same breath that you have absolute certainty about climate change, but also growing up weather reporting was a joke. Which is it man?
Haha, I see your point Corey! I have more trust in the weather reports these days. North Carolina doesn't make it easy on the weather man though. I hope you have a great day, and thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!
Hi BigCuban, thank you for the feedback. I am sorry to see you go. This was an earlier video of mine and I have learned more since then. I hope you give my other content a chance, and understand if you don't. Fair winds and following seas brother
The solar cell powers a small fan that pulls air through the unit to make temperature readings more accurate in direct sun. That is the only thing that does!
The AA batteries power the unit itself. Lithium AAs are recommended for best lifetime.
Like most home use stations, the biggest issue particularly with wind is very slow update rate. It does NOT sample faster and store then update which would capture gusts.
Of course it's priced accordingly!
Hi cpufrost, thank you so much for the detailed comment! I love learning more about these. I appreciate it and hope you have a great day!
Mine works OK until the rain freezes or when there's a pile of snow on the station (which keeps the wind cups from rotating). I would like to see some way to melt the snow/ice without using a lot of power. When I worked on satellite systems they used a deicing system where they used a 5 watt resistor (mounted in a small cup) to melt the snow/ice in the cup when the temperature dropped below 40 degrees Fahrenheit which in turn activated the antenna deicing blankets or forced air heating system. Something similar probably could be done for the Acurite rain gauge. It all depends on how important it is to the user and how much they're willing to spend.
Where did you get the pole for the acurite 5 in 1 sensor. What diameter should pole be.
This unit stopp working correcly three months in. I worked on trying to get it back up to speed for two weeks. The display sees the Iris and Lightening sesnor but doesnt display any readys. I am an electronis tech so i know troubleshooting. I attempted to contact them about support but the best i get is emaisl saying to do the same thing even though i wrote back everyhing i did. When i balked at this long delay i immediatly got a notice well if you dont wnat our help anymore we can close the ticket. So in the end if you buy this dont expect quality customer service let alone timely. Sorry to say but this was an xmas gift
How do you mount the out side unit I bought mine and i can not get it level . Please help and there any where to put it on a pole ?
My 5 in 1 sensor worked fine for awhile. They did send a new temp sensor due to corrosion. Worked fine for a few months, now after I change batteries and install new lithium batteries. The battery indicator comes on after a day. And maybe 3 days batteries are dead. Tried contacting support. And they didn't care. They told be to do what I have already done which is install new batteries and perform reset... won't buy accurite again.
Climate change, hahahaha. Pal, climate change has always been with us. Look at the dinosaurs. Hahahaha
Haha, that is well said sir! :)
Also, cool profile pic!
You can buy a transmitter that hooks up to your WiFi that allows you to Officially be the weather station for your entire neighborhood. They sold the transmitter a few years ago, I’d like to hook mine up and be official.
Hi Loaded Fun, that sounds like an awesome idea - thank you for sharing and I hope you set it up!
Is this the same model as they are selling under the name Iris? Thanks.
I believe it is! Thanks for your question
can't get the access device added to my acurite account, any tips from who managed to get it working?
Enjoying my acurite weather station 🚉!! Hope you love yours
I sure am Ryan and glad to hear you are too! Thanks for your support of the channel!
Great video
Thanks Mr. Ben! I appreciate your positivity and support of the channel
I upgraded from a different, very reliable Acurite model to the 5 in 1, mostly to get wind speed & rain readings, but I have had constant issues with outdoor temperature inaccuracy. Acurite has replaced the entire outdoor sensor unit 3 times after I kept getting wildly off temp readings (sometimes -40, other times 140). Did all of the recommended updates/reboots/etc. but even now with re-calibrations galore, it still reads more than 10 degrees off. Cannot recommend this unit.
They still are!! I got this as a gift. Looking forward to it, but the weather man is a joke
Hi Nathan, I completely agree! Thank you for taking the time to leave a positive comment and I hope you have a great day!
I think a acurit is one of the best I got 2 of them just got the 5in1 hd awesome
Imagine saying in the same breath that you have absolute certainty about climate change, but also growing up weather reporting was a joke. Which is it man?
Haha, I see your point Corey! I have more trust in the weather reports these days. North Carolina doesn't make it easy on the weather man though. I hope you have a great day, and thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!
acurite makes great products
They really do! I would recommend this one for sure
Your indoor humidity is awfully high :)
Haha, yes it was!
Damn bro I was going to watch your video but then you went off talking about climate change and I have to delete you man sorry
Hi BigCuban, thank you for the feedback. I am sorry to see you go. This was an earlier video of mine and I have learned more since then. I hope you give my other content a chance, and understand if you don't. Fair winds and following seas brother
Weather Wars. China, and Russia. messing with our weather
Thanks Charles!
It’s crap.