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OK… here is my setup. I have a 25’ telescoping mast (set to about 22 feet) attached to a 10’ tennis court fence… with the bottom set in the ground a bit. When it gets breezy the sway is not too bad (less than 1/2" from what I can tell). Having the mast attached for a full 10’ feet really stabili…

Just hope wind and aces won’t trigger to many false rain events

so far no false rain (with wind). Aces… maybe :slight_smile:

Swaying is OK. If the pole is too rigid it will tend to vibrate or “sing” in stronger winds and those vibrations will trigger the haptic sensor. This is a common mistake; mounting a not so rigid mast of shorter length to a sturdy structure or pole. Even a short piece should be strong and thick wa…

[image] cpufrost: NEC Section 810-15 Since there are no cables or conductors from the weather station to the building I don’t understand the need to have a grounded mast.

Just got ours installed to its permanent location after having it temporarily running on a bird feeder pole since getting it for Christmas. Now on an 8-ft pole mounted on the southern eave of our roof. Station link [PXL_20210128_202823377]

That’s a great idea for placement. I’m still awaiting the arrival of my recently purchased Tempest. Have been researching locations to to place it. The vent pipe is a good idea. Will check that location. Thanks!

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[P1002130] [P1002129] Mounted on schedule 80 PVC pipe clamped to tennis court fence post with double pipe clamps. Wrapped pole with rubber to dampen high-frequency vibrations caused by balls hitting the fence. I previously considered mounting it above the roof of my house, but I decided against i…

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