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Girard external anemometer

Yahoo Message Number: 40576
My anemometer keeps getting knocked out of its base, by low branches. Anyone else having this problem? What is the fix . . . besides avoiding branches . . . some kind of cage?

Lee

Lee Zaborowski, Jeanne Bortz

2007 Country Coach Intrigue #12153 Branson, Missouri
http://jeanneleez.blogspot.com

Re: Girard external anemometer

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Yahoo Message Number: 40607
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My anemometer keeps getting knocked out of its base, by low
branches. Anyone else having this problem? What is the fix . . . besides avoiding branches . . . some kind of cage?

Re: Girard external anemometer

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Yahoo Message Number: 40619
I think they get fragile over time due to sun exposure. The bad part is that you can't just replace the cups on top, you have to replace the entire device...over $100 for parts alone. It's not difficult to do, just a pain when the cups should cost $5-6 and just bolt onto the shaft of the anemometer. Make sure you route the cable on the new anemometer through the BOTTOM and not the side. Don't ask how I know this.

I guess I'll try to avoid overhanging trees from now on.

David

'02 Allure #30682

Re: Girard external anemometer

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Yahoo Message Number: 40646
Lee, I installed a cage over the anemometer on previous Monaco Dynasty. I'm sure it will work on our CC. The dimensions may differ somewhat. I purchased it from;

Lawler Specialties Inc.
7027 Highway 25,

Montevallo, Alabama 35115

I'm on the road now but when I get home I may have some pictures of the installation, if anyone is interested.

Darwin Pugmire
2006 Magna # 6604
Boise, Idaho

Quote from: Lee Zaborowski\[br\
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Thanks David . . . I understand. Someone suggested a small cage to
cover it but let wind through. Might work.

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Lee

Lee Zaborowski, Jeanne Bortz

2007 Country Coach Intrigue #12153 >

Branson, Missouri
>http://jeanneleez.blogspot.com >

--- On Tue, 8/26/08, David Cole wrote: > From: David Cole

Subject: [Country-Coach-Owners] Re: Girard external anemometer > To: Country-Coach-Owners@yahoogroups.com > Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2008, 8:27 AM >

I think they get fragile over time due to sun
exposure. The bad part is that you can't just replace the cups on top, you have to replace the entire device...over $100 for parts alone. It's not difficult to do, just a pain when the cups should cost $5-6 and just bolt onto the shaft of the anemometer. Make sure you route the cable on the new anemometer through the BOTTOM and not the side. Don't ask how I know this.

Re: Girard external anemometer

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Yahoo Message Number: 40667
Here is a wild guess: Could this be the same type of cage that is used to protect lights in the marine industry? I seem to remember that some of them are powder coated castings and others are welded stainless rod stock. The brand names that come to mind are Perko and Balmar. I hope this helps.
Daron 98 Allure 30226

Re: Girard external anemometer

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Yahoo Message Number: 40688
Here is another wild idea. In the arena of plumbing supply you will find cages that are called out as "Floor Drain Strainer Domes" They are available in Stainless steel or cast. I do not know what size would be needed to cover your anemometer. Just a thought for your consideration.
Daron 98 Allure 30226
 

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Yahoo Message Number: 40692
Daron, I think you are on to something. I did a quick Google search and found some possibilities for $20 or less. I'll let you know how it turns out. Thanks, Lee Lee Zaborowski, Jeanne Bortz

2007 Country Coach Intrigue #12153 Branson, Missouri
http://jeanneleez.blogspot.com --- On Thu, 8/28/08, daronha@... wrote:From: daronha@... Subject: Re: [Country-Coach-Owners] Re: Girard external anemometerTo: daronha@..., Country-Coach-Owners@yahoogroups.comDate: Thursday, August 28, 2008, 11:18 AM Here is another wild idea. In the arena of plumbing supply you will find cages that are called out as "Floor Drain Strainer Domes" They are available in Stainless steel or cast. I do not know what size would be needed to cover your anemometer. Just a thought for your consideration.
Daron 98 Allure 30226