I have been collecting aneroid barometers for close to 20 years. I have also kept and eye on the weather for many years. Anyone else have this same sickness ?
Barometers: does that fit in here?
- Thread starter Joker
- Start date
I'm a severe weather buff but have not collected any weather instruments. Got any pictures?
This is a new one. I have not heard about this AD. Post some pictures!
Never could afford a proper aneroid barometer, but always wanted one. Also keep a close eye on the weather.
Can you explain to me how I should go about properly adjusting my aneroid barometer for my elevation from sea level? I think I over adjusted mine, as it seems to always give ridiculously low readings. My locality's elevation ranges from around 500 to 650 feet.
Thanks,
Tim
- Thread starter
- #6
Here are a few of mine. Sorry about the bad photos. Almost all these are German (Pre War) West German (post war) I have a few from the UK one or two from France and a few from the U.S.
And my newest one I have had it about a week. It is West German made.
This might help a little in your adjusting. The real number on the face is not really as important as the movement. ie... how far it moves and how fast it does it.
http://http://www.weatherinstruments.com/barometers/adjustingbarometersarticle.cfm
And my newest one I have had it about a week. It is West German made.
This might help a little in your adjusting. The real number on the face is not really as important as the movement. ie... how far it moves and how fast it does it.
http://http://www.weatherinstruments.com/barometers/adjustingbarometersarticle.cfm
I understand. I am just a bit anal about instruments that tell me an answer - I want it to be the correct answer. For example, I have two atomic signal clocks (one on my mantle, one wrist watch) and all of my computers are synchronized to highly accurate sources (tock.usno.navy.mil) via the Internet. I can't stand for a clock to be wrong. 
Tim
Tim
- Thread starter
- #8
I am with you on clocks, I do the same thing. 
I have one. Works . . . but turns out I'm waterproof. Now I send my dog out the door. If he returns warm it is sunny, wet it is raining, cold and wet . . . snow. . . . etc.
Contact your nearest airport, ask the barometric pressure. Adjust the screw in the back so that your barometer matches the pressure given from the airport.
As noted, the number is not really important, its the relative change in the reading.
L
Lo'Tek
Nice equipment there. I find myself attracted to such items as well.
On the more zany side, I use to keep one in my car. When people would ask why, I would tell them it's a sure indicator for flatulence.
On the more zany side, I use to keep one in my car. When people would ask why, I would tell them it's a sure indicator for flatulence.
A very cool collection! 
I inherited this from my grandfather years ago. While it's only a Taylor and was probably not expensive, I think the bakelite, brass trim and art deco styling from the '30s is particularly cool. The front is real glass, not plastic.
Not me but my neighbor does big time.
Has all types of weather instruments on his roof.
One day he showed me his electronic weather console.
He lite up like a little kid when he was explaining the purpose of each instrument and how it worked.
Very interesting hobby if the bug bites you.
Has all types of weather instruments on his roof.
One day he showed me his electronic weather console.
He lite up like a little kid when he was explaining the purpose of each instrument and how it worked.
Very interesting hobby if the bug bites you.
