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RE: [ECS] Peet Bros. Ultimeter 2000 support for ECS Mark Sekelsky Mon, 30 Aug 1999 17:47:40 -0500

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I am curious to how people are using their weather stations.  To me it has
seemed like a very expensive toy (OK, OK I have a lot of expensive toys).
What are the practical applications?

Mark S

-----Original Message-----
From: Dan Carrington [mailto:dc_grafx@microworks.net]
Sent: Monday, August 30, 1999 8:52 AM
To: ecs-list@netbloc.com
Subject: Re: [ECS] Peet Bros. Ultimeter 2000 support for ECS


Thanks for the info.  Has anybody offered funds to help get ECS to support
it?

Dan





Michael David wrote:
>
> Hi Dan!
>
> Oh, several reasons:
>
> 1) The Ultimeter 2000 is a bit less expensive, depending on what you
order;
> 2) It includes the serial port - David charges $165, which includes a
wimpy
> piece useless of software;
> 3) It has built-in surge protection and a grounded power cord - the Davis
> doesn't
> 4) I like the "no moving parts rain gauge" - the Davis only has the
"tipping
> bucket" kind;
> 5) It allows for compass calibration from the unit - the David requires
that
> you climb on the roof and "re-aim" the wind sensor;
> 6) It's control unit can be either wall mounted (my preference) or placed
on
> a desk - the David is desktop only;
> 7) It's inside humidity sensor can be remote mounted from the unit (again,
> my preference)- the Davis humidity sensor is in the base.  Note that both
> have the internal temp probe in the bases, which is not my preference.
> However, because of the HVAC project, I am in the middle of, this won't be
> an issue.
> 8) The Ultimeter 2000 spits out way more useful data than the Davis;
> 9) The people at Peet Bros are VERY nice and helpful - the Davis folks
were
> far from the same.
>
> Cheers!
>
> Michael David
> michael@michaeldavid.com
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dan Carrington [mailto:dc_grafx@microworks.net]
> Sent: Sunday, August 29, 1999 2:13 PM
> To: ecs-list@netbloc.com
> Subject: Re: [ECS] Peet Bros. Ultimeter 2000 support for ECS
>
> I have yet to get a weather station of any kind.  Can you tell us a small
> synopsis as to your preference of the Peet Brothers unit?  What all do we
> need
> to buy from their extensive list of pieces and parts.  End cost
comparisons
> and
> such.  Benefits of one unit over the other.  It may encourage us to go
that
> route and support the cost of the ECS support.
>
> Thanks
> Dan Carrington
>
> Michael David wrote:
> >
> > Hi Folks!
> >
> > As I implied in my last post, I have been looking for the right weather
> > station to add to ECS.  After much reasearch, I really like the Peet
Bros.
> > Ultimeter 2000, which can be found here:
> >
> > http://www.peetbros.com/
> >
> > Of course, this system is not as interesting if ECS doesn't support it!
> :)
> > So, I asked Mark to come up with a quote on how much it would cost to
> > implement Ultimeter 2000 support for ECS.  He estimates $400, perhaps a
> bit
> > more it he hits any snags.  I think this price is quite reasonable,
> > eespecially considering the Ultimeter 2000 spits out 115 parameters!
> >
> > So, anyone interested in pitching in to add Ultimeter 2000 support to
ECS?
> >
> > Cheers!
> >
> > Michael David
> > michael@michaeldavid.com

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