Handheld Anemometer that’s cheap and reasonably accurate

[Quickstep192]

I’ve been having trouble with my TackTick Wind instrument. I now suspect bearings so it’s coming down for inspection.

I’d like to test it while it’s off the mast.

I’m thinking a fan and a handheld anemometer.

Since it’s a one time deal, I’d like to find a handheld anemometer that’s not too expensive, yet reasonably accurate.

Any suggestions ?

 

[El Borracho]

Hauling yourself to the masthead holding an anemometer is inconvenient.

 

[sierrawhiskeygolf]

Windie 360 Anemometer Wind Speed Indicator

The NEW Anemometer device is now available in our shop!<br /> Here is why we are SO happy about it - <br /> 1/ It has a 360-degree measuring point <br /> 2/ It’s accurate<br />

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This one is the type Race Committee typically use. $100.

 

[LewSipfher]

I’ve been having trouble with my TackTick Wind instrument. I now suspect bearings so it’s coming down for inspection.

I’d like to test it while it’s off the mast.

I’m thinking a fan and a handheld anemometer.

Since it’s a one time deal, I’d like to find a handheld anemometer that’s not too expensive, yet reasonably accurate.

Any suggestions ?

Old school simple:

Vintage DWYER Wind Meter Gauge Include Original Sleeve & Instructions Wind Speed | eBay

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[phill_nz]

https://vi.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-anemometer..html?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20230529145615&SearchText=anemometer.&spm=a2g0o.home.1000002.0

 

[Captain Ketamine]

I’ve just mentioned a bearing company in another thread on Tactic anemometer. I replaced the bearings a couple of years ago. Very easily done. Just need micro bearings in all Stainless steel. I think 3*8*3 mm.

 

[Quickstep192]

Old school simple:

Vintage DWYER Wind Meter Gauge Include Original Sleeve & Instructions Wind Speed | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage DWYER Wind Meter Gauge Include Original Sleeve & Instructions Wind Speed at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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I bought it just because it’s cool.

 

[Marcjsmith]

Have someone drive your car, set the cruise control. Hold it out the window. Don’t let go of it....

 

[phill_nz]

Have someone drive your car, set the cruise control. Hold it out the window. Don’t let go of it....

on a day with zero wind or in the morning / evening lull

gusts of 100mph may cause a false reading

 

[El Borracho]

I bought it just because it’s cool.

That’s what I use. Works well. No dead batteries. Uses wind power so some people will be opposed….

 

[Marcjsmith]

on a day with zero wind or in the morning / evening lull

gusts of 100mph may cause a false reading

it was a partly "tounge in cheek" solution. but nice thing about the car you could vary your speed. and check it against different speeds. also have to hold it far enough out of the window to get away from any turbulence.

also keep in mind that a cars speedo could be off by as much of 10% so even if you get it to match. you still might be wrong...

 

[Quickstep192]

it was a partly "tounge in cheek" solution. but nice thing about the car you could vary your speed. and check it against different speeds. also have to hold it far enough out of the window to get away from any turbulence.

also keep in mind that a cars speedo could be off by as much of 10% so even if you get it to match. you still might be wrong...

It would be possible to compare to GPS speed though, right?

 

[Marcjsmith]

It would be possible to compare to GPS speed though, right?

i guess...

 

[Bull City]

Old school simple:

Vintage DWYER Wind Meter Gauge Include Original Sleeve & Instructions Wind Speed | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage DWYER Wind Meter Gauge Include Original Sleeve & Instructions Wind Speed at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

This looks good - no batteries! I think I'm going to get one. $50 at:

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[Quickstep192]

This looks good - no batteries! I think I'm going to get one. $50 at:

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I paid $20 for the one I got. The one caution I’d offer is that there’s no damping, so the floating ball that indicates wind speed is quite variable. For example, In 10kts of breeze, it bounces between 9 and 11, so some averaging is necessary.

 

[Bull City]

I paid $20 for the one I got.

Did you get it at a pawn shop? Seriously, where did you get it?

 

[Quickstep192]

Did you get it at a pawn shop? Seriously, where did you get it?

eBay

There are many out there, but here’s one.

Vintage Dwyer WIND METER MPH Dwyer Instruments | eBay

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[Talchotali]

Dwyer has a wonderful catalog if you str a catalog buff.

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Here is there ultimate low-tech wind speed instrument, still in production:

Ideal to let you know you are in the middle of a gale. All made possible by the miracle of injection molded plastic!

 

[Talchotali]

Nothing says 1958 like the Dwyer ball manometer

Here is a good price on the Dwyer ball type:

$35

Dwyer Portable Wind Meter

Dwyer Portable Wind Meter

www.airportwindsocks.com

These guys are blowing out the Metric ones for $25 - if you don't mind making the Kans into Kanknots Konversion

Dwyer Hand-Held Wind Meter Gauge

The Dwyer Hand-Held Wind Meter Gauge is ideal for yachtsmen, outdoors men, farmers, etc. The Dwyer Hand-Held Wind Meter Gauge is always a welcome gift for most outdoors people. The Dwyer Hand-Held Wind Meter Gauge can be used anywhere. Direct reading, no calculations. To use, hold he Dwyer...

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Don't lose that ball, replacements are 3 for $25

 

[Captain Ketamine]

I found one in Portobello road a few yrs ago. Needs a good clean