Refer to our detailed rain gauge diagram to better understand how this rainfall-measuring instrument works and identify the different rain gauge types available for use. As heavier droplets of rain can also tip the bucket, the lightness or heaviness of rain can also be determined. When a certain weight of rainwater is collected, the buckets tip over to pour the contents into a container below.Ī recording device on this type can track how many times the bucket tips over to calculate the amount of rain. In this version, raindrops collect into one of two small buckets inside a tube. Scientists who track the weather usually have a more advanced version, like the tipping bucket type. There are quite a lot of rain gauge varieties for scientific and public use. The essential components to a basic rain gauge includes a measuring tube to collect the rain, a funnel, and an overflow tube to collect more rainwater if the measuring tube overflows. In fact, it’s simple enough that you can build a basic rain gauge at home! Have additional questions? Found one of our products at a lower price? Please reach out to us and allow us to help you find the perfect manual rain gauge or best wireless rain gauge for your needs.The rain gauge is a simple-looking instrument to measure rainfall amounts over a set period of time. We know that quality matters to you when it comes to choosing meteorological equipment, which is why we carry many products and electronic rain gauges by Davis Instruments and RainWise, a trusted leader in the industry. This cylinder can be either glass or plastic, and should be at least 12 inches tall.

We also carry affordable wireless rain gauges that eliminate the hassle of wires running to and from the equipment and offer you easy, battery powered transmission of precipitation information.

Looking for a tipping bucket rain gauge? Perhaps a digital rain gauge? We carry several different gauges with this proven, time-tested technology, and we're happy to help you find the one that will work best for your area and level of rainfall.

No matter what sort of precipitation gauge or wireless rain gauge you have it mind, we should be able to help you track down the perfect fit. At Scientific Sales, Inc., we carry a full inventory of professional quality rain gauges at prices that will fit your budget. If you're looking for a quality, affordable tool to measure rainfall, you've come to the right place.

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