# Power Booster is Available! **URL:** \ **Category:** Tempest Owners\ **Created:** [February 3, 2022, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/power-booster-is-available/16568 "2022-02-03T19:32:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![benapilot](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.tempest.earth/benapilot/32/7540_2.png) [@benapilot](https://community.tempest.earth/u/benapilot)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2022, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/power-booster-is-available/16568/1 "2022-02-03T19:32:44Z")
I just got the email today that the Power Booster is available!! [https://shop.weatherflow.com/collections/accessories/products/power-booster-accessory](https://shop.weatherflow.com/collections/accessories/products/power-booster-accessory) I just put my order in. Hopefully I’ll be able to get up on the roof to get it installed (I may have to wait until spring thaw, though!). ---
**Author:** ![storm\_tracker](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.tempest.earth/storm_tracker/32/5771_2.png) [@storm\_tracker](https://community.tempest.earth/u/storm_tracker)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2022, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/power-booster-is-available/16568/2 "2022-02-03T19:48:55Z")
Hallelujah! Time to Rejoice and Be Hap Hap HAPPY! ---
**Author:** ![eric](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.tempest.earth/eric/32/13553_2.png) [@eric](https://community.tempest.earth/u/eric)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2022, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/power-booster-is-available/16568/3 "2022-02-03T20:03:54Z")
for reference and to be complete there is also an extension kit > **[PBA Cable Extension Kit](https://shop.weatherflow.com/collections/accessories/products/cable-extension-for-power-booster)** > > Each PBA Cable Extension Kit adds 15ft (4.6m) to the reach of the Tempest Power Booster Accessory. Includes: One (1) 15ft (4.6m) flat, white, weatherproof cable One (1) black weatherproof connector Four (4) zip ties ---
**Author:** ![benapilot](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.tempest.earth/benapilot/32/7540_2.png) [@benapilot](https://community.tempest.earth/u/benapilot)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2022, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/power-booster-is-available/16568/4 "2022-02-03T21:37:11Z")
Thanks for the link! I looked for it when I ordered the booster, but couldn’t find it 😛 ---
**Author:** ![sunny](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.tempest.earth/sunny/32/16368_2.png) [@sunny](https://community.tempest.earth/u/sunny)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2022, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/power-booster-is-available/16568/6 "2022-02-03T23:51:17Z")
is there still some (working) intelligence in there, so it doesn’t continuously charge the tempest and drain the batteries? if so, 8 AA seems enough for at least 5 or more winters. ---
**Author:** ![tristan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.tempest.earth/tristan/32/11375_2.png) [@tristan](https://community.tempest.earth/u/tristan)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2022, 12:15am UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/power-booster-is-available/16568/7 "2022-02-04T00:15:14Z")
Very excited to get mine. My tempest has been in a power saving mode since mid-October. ---
**Author:** ![vinceskahan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.tempest.earth/vinceskahan/32/2785_2.png) [@vinceskahan](https://community.tempest.earth/u/vinceskahan)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2022, 12:22am UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/power-booster-is-available/16568/8 "2022-02-04T00:22:22Z")
This is really so excellent !!! Can the lower component and/or power cord be put into a weatherproof container like an OtterBox without worrying about heat ? Congrats WF !!! ---
**Author:** ![user293](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.tempest.earth/user293/32/13484_2.png) [@user293](https://community.tempest.earth/u/user293)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2022, 1:57am UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/power-booster-is-available/16568/9 "2022-02-04T01:57:35Z")
Where are you located? That’s a really long time. ---
**Author:** ![ding.b](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.tempest.earth/ding.b/32/13501_2.png) [@ding.b](https://community.tempest.earth/u/ding.b)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2022, 4:43am UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/power-booster-is-available/16568/10 "2022-02-04T04:43:18Z")
Yes, this is not explained anywhere. Does it let the internal charge drop to about 2.6 or 2.4 then apply boost until full capacity is reached or is it constantly trickle charging? Plus in the UK makes it another very expensive option, with shipping costing almost the price of the Booster! ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/sws/original/2X/3/350edeaf185b7a845faa7dd94c151ea82f78a14d.png) ---
**Author:** ![eric](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.tempest.earth/eric/32/13553_2.png) [@eric](https://community.tempest.earth/u/eric)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2022, 7:28am UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/power-booster-is-available/16568/11 "2022-02-04T07:28:53Z")
Already apply the discount code mentioned in the announcement and you take out 50% of the cost of the item (this equals about your taxes) . Next your taxes are pre paid, this is something all other customers in EU will have to pay since not prepaid during import (guess the USA and UK have some kind of agreement for this that doesn’t exists for the EU) and to say shipping to me in France would also be 24$. Transport costs have risen exponentially recent months due to pandemic and oil prices … this is something Weatherflow can’t compensate for entirely. And taxes are well local to each country … we all pay them (you upfront, we at import). Difference is you see it immediately. ---
**Author:** ![ding.b](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.tempest.earth/ding.b/32/13501_2.png) [@ding.b](https://community.tempest.earth/u/ding.b)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2022, 9:14am UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/power-booster-is-available/16568/12 "2022-02-04T09:14:52Z")
Thank’s @eric Makes a big difference (didn’t see/know about the announcement)! ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/sws/original/2X/b/bda2e920ce785be392cd56a26592aae3c5c61965.png) ---
**Author:** ![eric](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.tempest.earth/eric/32/13553_2.png) [@eric](https://community.tempest.earth/u/eric)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2022, 9:26am UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/power-booster-is-available/16568/13 "2022-02-04T09:26:51Z")
That’s what happens when you’re over enthusiastic 😉 ---
**Author:** ![simon2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d26b3c/32.png) [@simon2](https://community.tempest.earth/u/simon2)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2022, 12:29pm UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/power-booster-is-available/16568/14 "2022-02-04T12:29:48Z")
Could be worth a group-buy for people in the UK to reduce the shipping costs… ---
**Author:** ![ding.b](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.tempest.earth/ding.b/32/13501_2.png) [@ding.b](https://community.tempest.earth/u/ding.b)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2022, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/power-booster-is-available/16568/15 "2022-02-04T15:02:37Z")
I thought about if they’d let me be a reseller. I’d buy a container load ---
**Author:** ![ding.b](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.tempest.earth/ding.b/32/13501_2.png) [@ding.b](https://community.tempest.earth/u/ding.b)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2022, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/power-booster-is-available/16568/16 "2022-02-07T15:37:39Z")
Is there any need to rush out and buy these or will the (discount) code and availability be good for a while? (due to the cost and tilting of the planet in its favour) I’ve put off my purchase for now! ---
**Author:** ![eric](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.tempest.earth/eric/32/13553_2.png) [@eric](https://community.tempest.earth/u/eric)\ **Post date:** [February 7, 2022, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/power-booster-is-available/16568/17 "2022-02-07T18:21:16Z")
I don’t know how long the code will be kept. Regarding inventory … they sell pretty fast but for now there is still inventory for all continents (though US is going fast) . Other batches should come to replenish the stocks. (when ?? That’s another story) ---
**Author:** ![ding.b](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.tempest.earth/ding.b/32/13501_2.png) [@ding.b](https://community.tempest.earth/u/ding.b)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2022, 8:31am UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/power-booster-is-available/16568/18 "2022-02-12T08:31:57Z")
Even better now I selected Google Pay (Total) for some reason? ![Screenshot_20220212_082403](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/sws/original/2X/d/d961e1ab6f5117a5b197ae5e02254beac92ed6e3.png) **Would like to know how the power is delivered though!!!** **Does it go through a cycle of charge up to full then discharge and then apply boost when it has dropped to about Level 2?** ---
**Author:** ![gizmoev](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.tempest.earth/gizmoev/32/941_2.png) [@gizmoev](https://community.tempest.earth/u/gizmoev)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2022, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/power-booster-is-available/16568/19 "2022-02-12T15:49:58Z")
> [@ding.b](#): > > Does it go through a cycle of charge up to full then discharge and then apply boost when it has dropped to about Level 2? That is the general idea. The Tempest should start charging from the booster by the time the voltage reaches 2.42V, just above mode 2 where wind sampling drops to 6 second intervals. I’m still on a very early prototype PBA (#5) so haven’t been able to verify that. If your Tempest sensor isn’t on FW v165 then the WF servers will push that version out when the PBA is detected on your station. ---
**Author:** ![user303](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/46a35a/32.png) [@user303](https://community.tempest.earth/u/user303)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2022, 8:20am UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/power-booster-is-available/16568/20 "2022-02-13T08:20:34Z")
Question, how does the power booster connect to the station do you twist it and it clicks into place like the pole adapter as i dont want to damage the pins ---
**Author:** ![eric](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/community.tempest.earth/eric/32/13553_2.png) [@eric](https://community.tempest.earth/u/eric)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2022, 8:25am UTC](https://community.tempest.earth/t/power-booster-is-available/16568/21 "2022-02-13T08:25:36Z")
Yes, that’s the idea, it is [between Tempest and mount](https://help.weatherflow.com/hc/en-us/articles/4414460312603-Power-Booster-Accessory). Pins are aligning with the 4 contacts on the Tempest once in place. Pins are spring mounted to allow you to twist the wafer in place and once in place make good contact with the Tempest. [Next page](https://community.tempest.earth/t/power-booster-is-available/16568.md?page=2)