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My Sky arrived on Friday (from California - maybe one of the double shipped returns) and I got it up yesterday. No false rain yet but UV seems quite low. (2.2 in direct overhead sun with clear sky above). No rain to evaluate yet but I am looking forward to observing performance over the next few day…

I like the look of how you’ve mounted your PVC tube in a metal holder. Is that a kit you bought, or did you put it together from separate bits yourself?

Thanks. I bought the aluminum mount (& tube) and added the PVC pipe and hardware to bolt them together.

Just had my first monitored rain event. Wow! [IMG_4703]

[20180622_181125] Here’s mine, a temporary position for now. I want to install on my roof but can’t find a non penetrating mount considering I have a pitched roof. Any suggestions anyone?

Cool! What are the diameters of the PVC pipe and aluminium tube? I think I might try to create a mount just like yours.

Thanks Eric, I’ve seen and read that thread already. I saw that one mount designed for satellite dishes but am just concerned about having cement blocks on my roof when it’s pitched. Maybe I’m being overcautious!

The PVC pipe is standard 1 inch schedule 40. (1.315 in/33.4mm OD) The aluminum tube is just slightly larger. Maybe 35mm ID so I wrapped a little tape around the PVC for a snug fit. The aluminum angle is not stiff enough so I added a wood block to the bottom and also secured the top of the aluminum t…

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eric June 25, 2018, 5:00am 168

In this thread you have some ideas

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