wow that is really expensive if you need two (but thanks for the link!)
Were you expecting anything less than expensive with the Davis logo on the box???
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Can the AIR be mounted inverted or horizontally? Mine is catching afternoon sun and my options are limited on placing it where it will get good air flow but not sun.
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Some have. You can read more above in this topic
(edit by Eric to give sense to the reply after merging topics)
I found a spot out of direct sunlight in the woods around 80 feet away from the hub. Works good. Made a simple bracket from parts I found in my garage.
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The only issue is, there will be abnormally higher humidity.
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The Collective⌠not all are situated the best, but it is what it isâŚ
Upper left - the 2 WF SKYs (at least +12 ft. off the ground)
Lower Left - the WF AIR is âIn the (aspirated) Boxâ
Stratus - on the âpostâ to the right of the AIR
DAVIS Weather Monitor II - far right on the âstoolâ
I need to get the AIR further off the ground (a longer 4x4). The DAVIS is temporary and will be moved offsite.
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Trying out AIR with the solar unit through an Ambient shield. Will see what it gives over the coming days. Solar unit points west on North side of deck. Catches a bit of the direct sun. Will monitor over the coming days to see if it gets its share of sun or not. Beta 1 
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Iâve had very good luck with the passive Ambient shield for my Air. Most of the time my Air is within 1/2 degree of my fan aspirated VP2 and at times, it will actually read a bit lower than the VP2. The worst case Iâve seen is a reading of about 1 1/2 degrees higher for the Air, for about 45 minutes during peak sun for that location.
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Thatâs pretty good. Even two identical units wonât measure same exactly.
I figure one of the reasons for no Air solar unit so far is false lightning strike detections. Iâm less worried about those (I donât live in a high lightning area) than I am about going to replace batteries in Canadian mid January, trying to wade through 3 feet of snow to get to the Air.
So far, so good with the modified Ambient shield with solar unit for Air.
,. And yes the Ambient shield seems to work well. Itâs barely warm even in the hot mid afternoon sun. Good stuff. Glad it works well for you too.
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I thought the Ambient shield was a super-tight fit, which led me to my own not-so-fancy mount. Was this not your experience? Thx -
I have the Ambient shield too and itâs a tight fit for Air. You could slightly carve the plastic inside although not necessary.
I agree that the temperature of the plastic is relatively cool despite the direct sun that hits it. The plastic shield doesnât seem to absorb much heat at all.
I have the Ambient shield. I did not remove any of the plastic. You have to stack the rings one at a time but it fits. I would call it a snug fit.
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I think thatâs the key, you need to put it together one ring at a time. I think I put the Air in place during the first few rings.
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Being a bit tight Inside the shield actually holds the Air in place, so not a bad thing.
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Can we have a link to Ambient Shield
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Thanks for posting the link